Content Guidelines/Standards Matrix
College/University / Code /NS
Source of Guidelines/Standards /Michigan State Board of Education, 1997
/Program/Subject Area
/English as a Second Language
DIRECTIONS:List required courses on matrix and provide additional narrative to explain how standards are met. If electives are included, they should be clearly indicated. Adjust size of cells as needed.
# / Standard/Guideline / Narrative Explaining how Required Courses and/or ExperiencesFulfill the Standards
Requirements:
Candidates for the endorsement are required to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Candidates for the endorsement are required to have experience learning a second language in order to gain knowledge of linguistic structure and the relationship between language and culture, e.g. college level course work, supplemental recommendations of appropriate experience, etc.
1.0 / Linguistics:
1.1 / Basic Concepts in Linguistics
Demonstrate an understanding of the nature of language, its systematic organization, language origins and history, variation and changes, and major models of linguistic description. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:1.2 / Introduction to the English Language
Use knowledge of the major subsystems of present-day English (grammatical, phonological/graphemic, and lexical/semantic), its historical development and dialectical variation. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:2.0 / Language Acquisition
2.1 /
Psycholinguistics
Demonstrate knowledge of the language acquisition processes in first and second language learning, age differentials in language learning, and individual learning styles. /Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:2.2 /
Second Language Acquisition
Apply knowledge of the nature of learning a second language simultaneously with, or subsequent to, one's first language. Recognize linguistic, cognitive, affective, cultural, and social factors influencing the acquisition of another language. /Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:3.0 / Language and Culture
3.1 /
Sociolinguistics
Apply knowledge of basic sociocultural variables in language use and language learning, types of bilingual and multilingual educational situations, and social determinants of dialect and style. /Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:3.2 /
Culture and Society
Identify and value the elements of sociocultural systems, cultural pluralism in society, comparison and interrelationship of English-speaking and linguistically diverse cultures, culturally determined lifestyles and learning styles, and their effects on second language learning. /Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:3.3 /
Intercultural Communication
Analyze processes and problems of communication as affected by national/ethnic cultures, and the effects of differences in verbal communication, non-verbal communication, values, meaning, perception, and thought. /Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:4.0 / Pedagogy
4.1 / Methods of Teaching ESL
Develop and implement curricular instructional objectives based on theoretical approaches, methods for teaching ESL, and appropriate language-teaching techniques and procedures, including information technologies. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major:K-12
Major:4.2 / Instructional Materials for ESL
Evaluate and select appropriate teaching materials, adapt instructional materials to specific situations, design creative materials for English language learners, and modify curricular resources for diverse student populations. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:4.3 / ESL Assessment
Identify, assess, and place students in appropriate instructional programs. Review, evaluate, and implement a variety of assessment instruments and strategies used with limited English proficient students, K-12 and in post-secondary studies. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:5.0 / Practicum
5.1 / Language Teaching Practicum
Perform effectively under directed observation, supervised teaching practice, and with progressive teaching responsibilities which contribute to experience and competence in the primary role of ESL teaching. /
Elementary
Major: / Minor:Secondary
Major: / Minor:K-12
Major:English (ESL) 1997 Standards Matrix.doc
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