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 U.S. and Ohio / Sociolinguistics for TESL,
1.1.2 How students’ culture may impact on learning and performance in the classroom / Sociolinguistics for TESL
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 usage / Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics
2.1.2 English language variations, phonology, morphology, and syntax /

Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax, and Semantics

Applied Linguistics: Phonology

2.2 Demonstrated competence in English communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing / Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax, 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 acquisition across age/grade levels /

Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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 (new) language acquisition / Theories of Second 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 instruction /

Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Sociolinguistics for TESL

4.1.2 Historical and legal precedents of programs for language minority students in the U.S. /

Theories of Second Language Acquisition

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 instruments to obtain information about students English language proficiency and academic achievement /

PreK-12 Practicum in TESL

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 their learning /

Evaluation and Assessment for ESL

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) language learners that reflect Ohio’s grade-level learning outcomes in content areas /

Phonetics for Teaching ESL/Applied Linguistics: Phonology

6.1.2 Apply current research to develop a repertoire of strategies to promote age-grade-appropriate social and academic English learning /

Evaluation and Assessment for ESL

6.1.3 Select, adapt, create, and use varied resources appropriate to age, diverse cultural groups, and different learning styles /

Teaching Methods and Techniques for 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 enhance the students’ educational experiences /

Teaching Methods and Techniques for ESL

Field-based experience
7.0 Classroom observation and practice teaching
7.1 During their field experience, participants will /

Practicum in TESL

7.1.1 Observe and participate in second (new) language instruction in a classroom setting with experienced certified-licensured teachers having TESOL validation/endorsement / Practicum in TESL
7.1.2 Practice teaching second (new) language learners in a formal classroom setting, mentored by experienced certified/licensured teachers having TESOL validation/endorsement / Practicum in TESL
7.1.3 Analyze, evaluate, reflect on, and describe the quality of the field experience / 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 / 2009-2010 / 2010-2011
A / A- / B+ / B / C / D / F / I/F / X / W / A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C+ / C / D / F / I/F / NG / A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C / D / F / I/F / I
18 LTCY 782P ESL Methods I / 30 / 0 / 1
18 LTCY 782P Tchg Mthds/Tech ESL / 48 / 1 / 1 / 48 / 8 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 1
18 LTCY 783P ESL Phonetics / 20 / 4 / 1 / 41 / 4
18 LTCY 783P Appl Linguist: Phnol / 55 / 1 / 1
18 LTCY 784P ESL Methods II / 19 / 3
18 LTCY 784P Eval/Assess for ESL / 37 / 12 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 67 / 3
18 LTCY 785P Sociolinguist TESL / 23 / 3 / 1 / 40 / 6 / 3 / 4 / 2 / 1 / 55
18 LTCY 786P Practicum TESL P-12 / 18 / 48 / 2 / 1 / 1 / 54 / 2
18 LTCY 787P Grammar for TESL / 29 / 1 / 1 / 2
2011-2012
A / A- / B+ / B / B- / C+ / C / F / I / W
18 LTCY 782P ESL Methods I / 34 / 4 / 1 / 1
18 LTCY 782P Tchg Mthds/Tech ESL
18 LTCY 783P ESL Phonetics
18 LTCY 783P Appl Linguist: Phnol / 42 / 4 / 2
18 LTCY 784P ESL Methods II / 48 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 2
18 LTCY 784P Eval/Assess for ESL
18 LTCY 785P Sociolinguist TESL / 37 / 8 / 1
18 LTCY 786P Practicum TESL P-12 / 28 / 1 / 1
18 LTCY 787P Grammar for TESL
18 LTCY 787P Applied Linguistics: Morphology, Syntax, & Semantics / 34 / 7 / 1 / 1 / 3 / 1 / 1 / 4 / 1