Teaching English as a Second Language ESL Certification Eduardo M. Valerio, Ph.D. Lock Haven University Alberto Carvalho http://youtu.be/Gk4T9VxkoLw

Definition of ESL ESL stands for English as a Second Language. An ESL Program is a program designed for learners whose first language is not English. These students are commonly referred to as ELLs (English Language Learners).

Knowing ESL techniques can assist you in serving ESL/LEP/ELL students getting a job in areas with large ESL populations dual certification

Consider your interests If you are interested in working with ESL students, you can translate any discipline into an ESL specialty by adding a 16-18-credit ESL certificate ESL training equips you to be a better teacher in any discipline

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Intake Center Designed to meet parents, accept students, identify all family needs, link to services, complete paperwork, evaluate students for placement in appropriate area school

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Newcomer Center (half day, basic skills prep, specific time limit—8 wks for example) These centers teach specific content over the specified time period to get children ready for a sheltered ESL class or regular school classes

Students can enter on any Monday and continue through all the weeks included in a full cycle. This chart shows an example of a five-week cycle. The length of the cycle and content are determined by the school district. The order of the classes doesn’t matter. So classes can be taught continuously in the same order. Students exit when they have taken all the courses.

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Sheltered Instruction (classes taught in English to ESL students using special techniques, specific time limit—2 years for example)

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Dual Language Program This is an enrichment program that will hopefully become the model for schools in the future.

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Dual Language Program ELLs and traditional students learn side-by-side in courses where some content is taught in English and other content is taught exclusively in the native language of the ELL.

Programs serving ESL Large populations of ESL students Dual Language Program Fosters development of strong second language skills for traditional students Building native language skills always enhances a child’s ability to learn. This is true for ESL students, too.

Teachers In these environments teachers are continually trained and programs are evaluated and developed to improve results

Literacy Literacy strengthens academic performance in all subject areas Literacy should be a focus for all teachers as a means to enhance education for all students Literacy is a central issue for ESL

Literacy All students are ELLs learning English—even native speakers. All children are continually learning new vocabulary and becoming more proficient in the language. Thinking about students in this way evens the playing field and helps you integrate these students in a more realistic way.

Important concepts for ESL Provide background information in the first language if needed (fill them in with the facts)

Important concepts for ESL be sure they understand vocabulary that relates to the academic topic you want to teach about

Important concepts for ESL teach for success and highlight successes

Important concepts for ESL use visual aids and graphic organizers

Important concepts for ESL restate information in simpler terms and provide lots of repetition

Funding Grants Available from the government (federal and state) for specific projects, Title grants for migrant workers and other topics Available through publishers to purchase materials for ESL students Santillanausa is a good resource for current information on grants for ESL

Curricula Thematic units Life skills Integrating other subject areas/preparing ELLs for other subject areas CALLA

Assessment Different than standard assessments

Assessment Use creative means to give students opportunities to demonstrate they know the material rather than give a wrong answer because they are confused by the form of the assessment

Assessment Guide them into successfully completing regular assessments step-by-step as a longer term goal

Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) 90%-Doing Integrated Performance Assessment (IPA) 70%-Participating 10%-Reading 20%-Hearing Words 50%-Visual 30%-Looking at pictures ACTIVE ACTIVE Passive

Obtaining ESL Certification 16-18 hours of coursework in PA, which includes at least 60 hours of field experience working with actual ELLs

Obtaining ESL Certification We are currently working to develop ESL concentration at LHU (online course you can complete with Internet access) Let us know if you are interested. valuable addition to your teaching license skills you learn are beneficial for working with any student

Resources ESL Resources on my website www.lhup.edu/evalerio http://www.educationalquestions.com

Contact Information Dr. Eduardo Valerio RAUB 301 evalerio@lhup.edu Thank you for your kind attention to this presentation…