Assessment 2. Performance in TESOL Courses
1.
Description of assessment: Grades in coursework.
2. Alignments with standards. Courses are aligned with the standards in this way:
TESOL Outcomes
Course
Preparing for Student Learning (Core Knowledge)
1.0 Knowledge of student
1.1 Possess knowledge and understanding of students of diverse cultural and language backgrounds, including:
1.1.1 Information relating to different cultural and language groups in the
Sociolinguistics for TESL,
U.S. and Ohio
1.1.2 How students’ culture may impact on learning and performance in
Sociolinguistics for TESL
the classroom
2.0 Knowledge of and competence in the English language
2.1 Possess knowledge and understanding of English structure and usage, including
2.1.1 Theoretical-based approaches to describing language structure and
Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax,
usage
and Semantics
Applied Linguistics: Morphology,
2.1.2 English language variations, phonology, morphology, and syntax
Syntax, and Semantics
Applied Linguistics: Phonology
2.2 Demonstrated competence in English communication skills of listening, Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax,
speaking, reading, and writing
and Semantics
3.0 Knowledge of language development and second (new) language acquisition
3.1 Possess knowledge and understanding of the process of language learning, including:
3.1.1 Similarities and differences between first and second (new) language
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
acquisition across age/grade levels
3.1.2 Theories of second (new) language acquisition
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
3.1.3 Effects of cognitive, affective, and socio-cultural variables on second
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
(new) language acquisition
4.0 Foundations of second (new) language instruction
4.1 Possess knowledge and understanding of the context of second (new) language instruction in the United States,
including
4.1.1 Terminology and definitions related to second (new) language
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
instruction
Sociolinguistics for TESL
4.1.2 Historical and legal precedents of programs for language minority
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
students in the U.S.
Sociolinguistics for TESL
4.1.3 Demographics, immigration and migration issues
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Sociolinguistics for TESL
4.1.4 Educational issues related to language minority students
Theories of Second Language Acquisition
Sociolinguistics for TESL
Advancing Student Learning (Pedagogy)
5.0 Knowledge and skills instructional assessment
5.1 Possess knowledge of and skills in the assessment of second (new) language learners, including the ability to
5.1.2 Design and use varied age-appropriate assessment procedures and
PreK-12 Practicum in TESL
instruments to obtain information about students English language
proficiency and academic achievement
5.1.3 Interpret assessment data to make instructional decisions
PreK-12 Practicum in TESL
Evaluation and Assessment for ESL
5.1.4 Provide assessment results to students, parents, and other
Evaluation and Assessment for ESL
5.1.5 Assist students to use assessment results to make decisions about
Evaluation and Assessment for ESL
their learning
6.0 Knowledge and skills in methodology and materials for teaching second (new) language learners
6.1 Possess knowledge of and skills in the instruction of linguistically diverse learners, including the ability to
6.1.1 Establish goals and objectives, and design curricula for second (new)
Phonetics for Teaching ESL/Applied
language learners that reflect Ohio’s grade-level learning outcomes in
Linguistics: Phonology
content areas
6.1.2 Apply current research to develop a repertoire of strategies to
Evaluation and Assessment for ESL
promote age-grade-appropriate social and academic English learning
6.1.3 Select, adapt, create, and use varied resources appropriate to age,
Teaching Methods and Techniques for
diverse cultural groups, and different learning styles
ESL
6.1.4 Integrate technology in planning and delivering instruction
Teaching Methods and Techniques for
ESL
6.1.5 Create and maintain communication with students’ families to
Teaching Methods and Techniques for
enhance the students’ educational experiences
ESL
Field-based experience
7.0 Classroom observation and practice teaching
7.1 During their field experience, participants will
7.1.1 Observe and participate in second (new) language instruction in a
classroom setting with experienced certified-licensured teachers having
TESOL validation/endorsement
7.1.2 Practice teaching second (new) language learners in a formal
classroom setting, mentored by experienced certified/licensured teachers
having TESOL validation/endorsement
7.1.3 Analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe the quality of the field
experience
Practicum in TESL
Practicum in TESL
Practicum in TESL
Practicum in TESL
3.
Interpretation of the data:
UC TESOL coursework is well aligned with institutional, state, and national Standards, as shown in the
table above. The coursework covers a wide range of domains, such as core knowledge, English linguistics
in general, teaching methods and strategies, pedagogy, and field-based experience, along with
professional integrity.
4.
Data are presented on the following page
Please note that the course titles of LTCY 782P, LTCY 783P, LTCY 784P, and LTCY 787P have been changed
in the academic year of 2009-2011.
ESL Methods
2008-2009
18 LTCY 782P ESL
Methods I
18 LTCY 782P Tchg
Mthds/Tech ESL
18 LTCY 783P ESL
Phonetics
18 LTCY 783P Appl
Linguist: Phnol
18 LTCY 784P ESL
Methods II
18 LTCY 784P
Eval/Assess for ESL
18 LTCY 785P
Sociolinguist TESL
18 LTCY 786P
Practicum TESL P-12
18 LTCY 787P
Grammar for TESL
A
A
-
30
0
B
+
B C D F
I/
F
X W
A
A-
20
23
I/
F
N
G
A
A
-
B
+
2010-2011
B
B - C D F
48
8
2
1
4
1
1
41
1
I
1
1
4
55
1
67
3
1
3
3
1
18
29
1
1
37
1
2
3 1
40
6
3 4
48
2
1
1
2
1
1
55
54
2
2
2011-2012
18 LTCY 782P
18 LTCY 782P
18 LTCY 783P
18 LTCY 783P
18 LTCY 784P
18 LTCY 784P
18 LTCY 785P
18 LTCY 786P
18 LTCY 787P
I/
F
1
48
19
B
+
2009-2010
B C
B - + C D F
ESL Methods I
Tchg Mthds/Tech ESL
ESL Phonetics
Appl Linguist: Phnol
ESL Methods II
Eval/Assess for ESL
Sociolinguist TESL
Practicum TESL P-12
Grammar for TESL
18 LTCY 787P Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax, & Semantics
A
34
A4
B+
1
42
48
3
37
28
8
1
1
34
7
1
B
B-
C+
C
4
F
I
1
2
1
1
W
2
1
1
3
1
1
4
1