English Language Learners Endorsement Worksheet for MIT Applicant* WEST E English Language Learners Applicant's Name: Date taken or to be taken: Score (if known): Minimum Coursework Expectations 20 or more credits in English Language Learners content that covers the ELL competencies found at http://program.pesb.wa.gov/endorsements Course Abbreviation/# or Evergreen program title Major concepts, theories, research from applied linguistics and second language acquisition Major concepts, theories, research from literacy development Structure of the English language including grammar and concepts from phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics National and state standards, history, and legal/social issues in educating ELL learners Knowledge of basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS) and cognitive academic language proficiency (CALP) incorporating the 4 domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing Impact of cultural influences Planning and modifying curriculum and instruction including delivery models and strategies for English and other content areas Knowledge of language proficiency instruments and assessment issues, principles and methods Other ELL or ESL coursework * For MiT admissions purposes, another endorsement is required, preferably from a content area such as elementary education, science, math or social studies. Please list all work completed, in-progress and planned. Convert all credits to quarter credits (generally 3 semester hrs = 4.5 qtr cr) Course Name (For Evergreen programs list the name of the course equivalency) #Qtr credits College or University Date completed √ if /to be complete completed