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ESOL Infusion Joyce Nutta, Ph. D. Carine Strebel, Ph. D
ESOL Infusion Joyce Nutta, Ph.D. Carine Strebel, Ph.D. University of Central Florida English for Speakers of Other Languages Mentoring Initiative And Methods Infusion
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Presentation Topics What is ESOL infusion?
What is the promise of infusion? What are ESOL competencies? Who works with ELLs? What programs should be infused? Infusion Process
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What is ESOL Infusion? Contextualization of ESOL theory & practice into general teacher education. Balance between embedded & distinct (stand alone) ESOL content. Commitment of all teachers to fostering ELLs’ academic success Multi-textured, seamless fabric
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Promise of ESOL Infusion
Prepare all teachers to support ELL success Consider ELL issues as integral to learning, teaching, and evaluation Model for collaboration of specialists and generalists
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ESOL competencies TESOL/NCATE P-12 Teacher Education Standards Domains (Draft Aug. 2008): Language Culture Planning, Implementing, and Managing Instruction Assessment Professionalism Various State Standards
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ESOL competencies National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition’s proposed teacher competencies (Ballantyne, Sanderman, & Levy, 2008): Language acquisition and communicative competence Curriculum and instruction Assessment and accommodations Culture and education School and home communities
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Who works with ELLs? Non-instructional personnel Content teachers
Language arts teachers ESOL specialist
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What programs should be infused?
Full ESOL Endorsement (ESOL Specialist) Infusion through framework 2 add-on ESOL-specific courses: ESOL methods & applied linguistics 1 add-on ESOL-specific practicum (ELD or sheltered) Portfolio w/ State ESOL standards & TESOL Standards Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs Internship in classroom with one or more ELLs ESOL Credential I (Content Teachers) Infusion through framework 1 add-on ESOL-specific course: ESOL methods Portfolio w/ NCELA competencies Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs ESOL Credential II (Language Arts Teachers) Infusion through framework 2 add-on ESOL-specific courses: ESOL methods & applied linguistics Portfolio w/ State ESOL standards Field experience in classrooms with one or more ELLs Internship in classroom with one or more ELLs Basic Coverage (All Programs) Infusion through framework
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Infusion Process Course level Curriculum level
Decision-making: Program(s) to be infused Standards/competencies to be met Level(s) of credential(s) sought Faculty needs assessment Training, incl. individualized faculty development plan Mentoring protocol => creation of first activities
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1+2+3+ Framework for ESOL infusion
Every course 2+ Curriculum, Instruction, or Assessment Content courses 3+ Curriculum, Instruction, or Assessment Language Arts courses
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Infusion Process Course level Curriculum level Course level
Decision-making: Program(s) to be infused Standards/competencies to be met Level(s) of credential(s) sought Faculty needs assessment Training, incl. individualized faculty development plan Mentoring protocol => creation of first activities Course level Curriculum level Revisions of/adjustments to infused content Field testing of infused content Curriculum maps (addressed or assessed) Creation of stand-alone courses Curriculum level Research Evaluation
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