The descriptions of the ten lesson modules are listed here.
- Lesson 1
- Lesson 2
- Lesson 3
- Lesson 4
- Lesson 5
- Lesson 6
- Lesson 7
- Lesson 8
- Lesson 9
- Lesson 10
Lesson 1: Foundations of ESL
• Historical, theoretical, and political foundations of ESL education
• Types of ESL programs
• Research findings related to ESL education
• Planning and implementing effective ESL programs
(Competency 008)
Lesson 2: Multilingual & Multicultural Learning
• Cultural and linguistic diversity in the ESL classroom
• Creating an effective multicultural and multilingual learning environment
• Factors that contribute to cultural bias
• Importance of respecting students' diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
(Competency 009)
Lesson 3: Concepts of Language and Linguistics
• Overview of linguistics: phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon, semantics, discourse, and
pragmatics• Social vs. academic language (BICS & CALP)
• Interrelatedness of listening, speaking, reading & writing
• English grammar, word formation and sentence structure
• Structure and conventions of the English language
(Competency 001)
Lesson 4: Language Acquisition Theories
• Theories of L1 & L2 acquisition
• Interrelatedness of L1 & L2
• Common difficulties experienced by ESL students
• Effective and appropriate methods for promoting language development at various stages of L2 development
(Competency 002)
Lesson 5: Overview of ESL Instruction
• Introduction to ESL methodology
• Review of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for ESL
• Introduction to content-based ESL instruction
• Integration of technological tools and resources into the instructional process
(Competency 003)
Lesson 6: ESL Instruction—Oral Language
• Further study of the TEKS: ESL listening and speaking strands
• Development of oral communication in English
• Interrelatedness of listening, speaking, reading, writing
• Strategies of language transfer
• Individual differences related to developing communicative language
• Providing appropriate feedback to students
(Competency 004)
Lesson 7: ESL Instruction—Literacy
• Development of L2 literacy
• Interrelatedness of language skills
• Strategies for developing L2 reading & writing
• Facilitating L2 reading comprehension
• Transfer of literacy knowledge and skills from L1 to L2
(Competency 005)
Lesson 8: ESL Instruction—Content-Area Learning
• Content-area learning in L2
• Cognitive-academic language proficiency and its development
• Content-based ESL instruction
• Importance of developing critical thinking skills
• Importance of comprehensible input in content instruction
(Competency 006)
Lesson 9: ESL Instruction—Assessment
• Using formal and informal assessment to plan and adapt instruction
• Assessing LEP students with standardized tests
• Overview of the LPAC Process and Decision-Making Manuals
• Overview of TELPAS
• Methods of alternative assessment
(Competency 007)
Lesson 10: Family & Community Involvement
• Stages of acculturation
• Advocating for ESL students (particularly at SPED/LEP intersection)
• Facilitating family involvement in the education of ESL students
• Communicating and collaborating with parents
• Accessing community resources
(Competency 010)
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