School of Education
Virtual Campus – Fall 2012
Mission: Wayland Baptist University exists to educate students in an academically challenging,
learning focused and distinctively Christian environment for professional success and service to God
and humankind.
EDLI 4345-VC01 Teaching English as a Second Language
Course Outline
Instructor:
Candis Grover
Email: candis.grover@wayland.wbu.edu
Phone: 214-549-9956
Course Page:
http://virtualcampus.wbu.edu
Help Desk:
http://www.wbu.edu/academics/onlineprograms/Help%20Desk/default.html
Textbook 1:
Diaz-Rico, Lynne T., (2013, 3rd Edition). Teaching English LearnersStrategies and Methods. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Supplemental
Preparation Manual: 154 English as a Second Language
Catalog
Description:
Methods of teaching ESL for bilingual and ESL teachers. Instructional
strategies are developed for transitioning to English and mainstreaming
second language English-speakers. Emphasis on developing instructional
procedures for teaching reading and writing, and developing oral language.
Content/subject sheltered instructional techniques.
Prerequisite:
EDUC 3302 or consent of instructor
Course Outcomes:
Upon the conclusion of this course, students actively engaged in learning will be able to:
1. Understand fundamental language concepts and know the structure and conventions of
the English language.
2. Understand the process of first-and second-language acquisition and use this knowledge
to promote students’ language development in English.
3. Understand ESL teaching methods and use this knowledge to plan and implement
effective, developmentally appropriate ESL instruction.
4. Understand the factors that affect ESL students’ learning of academic content, language,
and culture.
5. Understand formal and informal assessment procedures and instruments (language
proficiency and academic achievement) used in ESL programs and use assessment
results to plan and adapt instruction.
Course Outcome Competencies:
Domain II ESL Instruction and Assessment
Competency 003, 004, 005, 006, 007
The more the student puts into the course, the higher his or her outcome competencies will be.
Attendance Requirements:
Students must submit assignments weekly as listed in course schedule.
Disability Statement:
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), it is the policy of Wayland
Baptist University that no otherwise qualified person with a disability be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any
educational program or activity in the university. The Coordinator of Counseling Services
serves as the coordinator of students with a disability and should be contacted
concerning accommodation requests at 806-291-3765. Documentation of a disability
must accompany any request for accommodations.
Course Requirements:
 General: This online course will be presented via the Blackboard Learning System .
Complete all assignments by midnight CST (Central Standard Time) on the due date.
Late assignments receive 0 point.
 Online Testing: The final exam will be open-book and consist of multiple choice and
short answer questions. It will be available on Blackboard for several days during the
assigned week.
 Attendance: Attendance is expected and anticipated. Students are responsible for the
material presented on Blackboard as well as in the assigned readings and writings.
Assignments:
1. Research Paper: This paper will combine research (to construct a scholarly paper)
with reflection (to address your response to ESL) that discusses English as a Second
Language. Choose one ESL issue from the textbook as a focal point, and describe the
issue. Your research paper must be typed and proofread prior to turning it in to the
instructor. Points will be deducted for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Double
spaced, APA style, Times New Roman 12 point font, minimum of five references,
1500 words. Information regarding the APA style may be found at http://wbu.edu/ .
2. Review of TExES ESL Preparation Manual: Read manual and take the practice test.
Score answers and analyze your competencies. Write a two page paper including the
analysis of your scores and a reflection on the test manual and testing process.
3. Weekly Discussion Posts and Responses: Discussion threads which will contain
thoughts on your readings from the text book and supplemental readings. I will post
three threads each week for discussion. You will respond to at least two classmates’
posts each week. Responses should elaborate and clarify, support ideas, build on or
challenge another’s ideas, apply ideas to life, or paraphrase/summarize.
4. ELPS Aligned Lesson Plan: Lesson plan will include opportunities for students to
listen, speak, read, and write and demonstrate specific ways for teacher to check for
understanding.
5. Final Exam: Based on class discussions and textbook reading.
Grading Rubric:
Assignment
Possible Earned
30
10
30
10
20
100
Research paper
Review of Prep Manual
Weekly Discussion Posts & Responses
ELPS Aligned Lesson Plan
Final Exam
TOTAL
Assessment/Grading:
A = 90% - 100%
Incomplete Grade: Contact your instructor.
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = 0% - 59%
Course Calendar & Schedule
(I reserve the right to amend the course outline as needed)
Week Date
Classwork
1
August 20
2
August 27
Chapters 1 and 2
TExES Prep Manual p. 14-17
Chapters 3 and 4
Supplemental Readings
3
September 4
Chapter 5
Supplemental Readings
4
September
10
September
17
Chapter 6
Supplemental Readings
Chapter 7
Supplemental Readings
7
September
24
October 1
8
October 8
Chapter 8
Supplemental Readings
Chapter 9 and 10
Supplemental Readings
Chapter 11
Supplemental Readings
9
10
October 15
October 22
11
October 29
5
6
Research
Chapter 12 and 13
Supplemental Readings
Final Exam
Assignment Due by midnight
of following Monday
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Review of Prep Manual due
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Research paper proposal due
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Lesson Plan Due
 Research Paper Due
 Post on discussion threads
 Respond to two classmates
 Post on discussion thread
 Respond to two classmates
Assignments due Nov. 2nd
ACADEMIC HONESTY: University students are expected to conduct themselves according to the
highest standards of academic honesty. Academic misconduct for which a student is subject to
penalty includes all forms of cheating, such as illicit possession of examinations or examination
materials, forgery, or plagiarism. (Plagiarism is the presentation of the work of another as one’s own
work). Disciplinary action for academic misconduct is the responsibility of the faculty members
assigned to the course. The faculty member is charged with assessing the gravity of any case of
academic dishonesty, and with giving sanctions to any student involved. Penalties may be applied to
individual cases of academic dishonesty see catalog for more information about academic
dishonesty.
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VC EDLI 4345
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