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. ACCEPTANCE AND AGREEMENT OF SYLLABUS AND COURSE DESCRIPTION VC EDLI 4345 I, _______________________________, hereby attest that I have received and carefully read the Course Description and Syllabus for VC EDLI 4345. I acknowledge that I am fully aware of the responsibilities and expectations for this course. I also am aware of the grading and attendance policies, and my electronic signature signifies my knowledge and acceptance of said policies for this course. I acknowledge that I am fully aware of the consequences for not following any of the guidelines, due dates, expectations for grading, and attendance as outlined in the Course Description and Syllabus. Finally, I realize that not signing and/or not turning in this acceptance does not exempt me from having to follow the policies and regulations set forth in the Course Description and Syllabus. This merely attests that I have received the aforementioned document. Signature_______________________________ Date___________________________ Please electronically sign and email this form no later than __________________.