The activity descriptions provided in this summary of ESOL infused activities or assignments are intended to provide you with information about how you meet the requirements to earn the ESOL endorsement as part of your initial certification degree. It thus concentrates on the ESOL component of the activity or assignment, and may not reflect all portions of each class assignment or activity. Carefully read through the entire assignment description in the associated course's syllabus to ensure that you fulfill all assignment requirements. If the Electronic Portfolio Assessment row indicates Yes, this means that you will upload this graded assignment to your online assessment account in LiveText/Via/Watermark/Student Learning and Licensure, etc.
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 4.2 |
| Activity Objective | Describe, identify and demonstrate selected early childhood science topics, resources, technology, programs and methods of Alternative Assessment. |
| Activity Description | For this assignment, candidates will look at software and websites that are available to support the class and reflect upon the advantages and disadvantages for use with all learners, including ELLs and special needs students. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. , Artzi, L., & Mazrum, J. (2011). Science and vocabulary for English learners. AccELLerate! 3(4). 14-15. Retrieved from http://devtest.ngsp.com/Portals/0/Downloads/Science-Research-Accellerate_3_4-062011.pdf#page=23 |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 3.2 |
| Activity Objective | To explore creative teaching strategies for earth/space science instruction that includes LEP and special needs students. |
| Activity Description | Explain, select and demonstrate appropriate teaching strategies and methods which encourage creativity, develop the skills of inquiry and decision making as they relate to applications in life, physical, and earth/space science. Assignment must detail strategies that accommodate all learners, including various levels of ELLs and special needs students. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. , Artzi, L., & Mazrum, J. (2011). Science and vocabulary for English learners. AccELLerate! 3(4). 14-15. Retrieved from http://devtest.ngsp.com/Portals/0/Downloads/Science-Research-Accellerate_3_4-062011.pdf#page=23 |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |
| ESOL Endorsement Standards | 4.1 |
| Activity Objective | To plan for and implement an integrated science lesson that includes modifications for second language and special needs learners. |
| Activity Description | Design and teach an integrated science unit that is relevant and appropriate for the developmental stages of young children, including females, minorities, various levels of English language learners and the impaired. |
| ESOL-specific Reading(s) | August, D. , Artzi, L., & Mazrum, J. (2011). Science and vocabulary for English learners. AccELLerate! 3(4). 14-15. Retrieved from http://devtest.ngsp.com/Portals/0/Downloads/Science-Research-Accellerate_3_4-062011.pdf#page=23 |
| Generic Syllabus URL | N/A |
| Detailed Assignment Description URL | N/A |
| Electronic Portfolio Assessment | YES |