Most districts have guidelines and policies around teaching ESL students. These handbooks may come from the state or be district specific. In this Section, you will discover how these handbooks and policies help protect teachers while providing guidelines to support ESL students. You will also examine the implications around the implementation of ESL programs, and investigate the political, legislative, social, and educational implications of bilingual education.
Stimulating Your Learning
Read the following “Review of ESL K-12 Program: Implementation in Alberta. Final Report”.
Read the following “Review of ESL K-12 Program: Implementation in Alberta. Final Report”.
Required Reading:
Please refer to the specific activity for Activity Resources.
Please refer to the specific activity for Activity Resources.
Assignment 4 Week 4: Reviewing a Handbook
In order to provide structure, continuity, and address student needs, the use of a district ESL handbook is suggested. The handbook is intended for public school personnel working with students who are learning English as a Second Language. The handbook should be aligned with state office of education guidelines and policies. In this activity you will compare models of bilingual and English as a Second Language programs.
In order to provide structure, continuity, and address student needs, the use of a district ESL handbook is suggested. The handbook is intended for public school personnel working with students who are learning English as a Second Language. The handbook should be aligned with state office of education guidelines and policies. In this activity you will compare models of bilingual and English as a Second Language programs.
Activity Resources:
• Crawford, J. (2004): Educating English learners: language diversity in the classroom. Los Angeles: Bilingual Educational Services, Inc. Chapter 9.
• Crawford, J. (2004): Educating English learners: language diversity in the classroom. Los Angeles: Bilingual Educational Services, Inc. Chapter 9.
1. Read Chapter 9 in your text: Educating English learners: Language diversity in the classroom
2. Locate and read the state mandated ESOL Handbook that applies to your setting.
Request and review the district or state mandated ESOL Handbook. You can get this from your Principal or your Lead ESOL/Bilingual Teacher. Analyze the handbook by comparing the contents to the policies, practices, procedures, and structures of which you have been reviewing in your readings for this course from Crawford. How does it compare? Where is it well supported? In what areas might it be lacking? Make recommendations for improvement, using resources to support your rationale.
Length: 10-12 pages, minimum of five references
Your essay should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and current APA standards.
The following link/site address is the district ESOL Handbook:
Request and review the district or state mandated ESOL Handbook. You can get this from your Principal or your Lead ESOL/Bilingual Teacher. Analyze the handbook by comparing the contents to the policies, practices, procedures, and structures of which you have been reviewing in your readings for this course from Crawford. How does it compare? Where is it well supported? In what areas might it be lacking? Make recommendations for improvement, using resources to support your rationale.
Length: 10-12 pages, minimum of five references
Your essay should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect graduate-level writing and current APA standards.
The following link/site address is the district ESOL Handbook:
LEP STUDENTS AND THE LAW
… developmental BE, including ESL taught through academic content … Transitional BE, including ESL taught through academic content … Transitional BE, including ESL pullout taught traditionally …
Authors: Lucy Bravo Date: 1/15/2013 Size: 2MB
… developmental BE, including ESL taught through academic content … Transitional BE, including ESL taught through academic content … Transitional BE, including ESL pullout taught traditionally …
Authors: Lucy Bravo Date: 1/15/2013 Size: 2MB
https://www.palmbeachschools.org/multicultural/documents/Procman.pdf
