ESL 523 - (ISLLC 4,6) (SEI English Language Teaching: Foundations and Methodologies - Newest POS)

APTS 5,8 (ISLLC 6) - required (English Only Debate Paper - Module 1)

Teaching America’s English language learners is an emotional issue that has been widely debated in both the field of education and in the political realm. Several states have even had state referendums which asked the voters to decide the issue for the state. The purpose of this paper is to view several opinions in the English only debate.

The issue discussed in this paper covers ISLLC Standard 4. This standard also addresses valuing diversity as enriching the school and understanding that families have the best interests of their children in mind.

This paper also covers Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 5, which requires advocating and support for curriculum that promotes the success of all student. Performance Indicators 3 and 11 call for planning curriculum which anticipates occupational trends and their educational implications and to implement programs that help students develop as caring and informed citizens.

APAS 2,5 (ISLLC 4,6)- required (Instuctional Strategies for ELL Classrooms - Module 5)

This paper explores instructional strategies that have proved effective for ELL students. These strategies, while developed specifically for ELL students, have proven beneficial as well for the growing number of native English speakers who have limited language skills when entering a formal school setting.

This paper covers Arizona Professional Administrative Standard 5 by supporting curricular and instructional programs that promote the success of all students. It also meets Performance Indicators 1 and 4 through demonstrating knowledge of curriculum design and an understanding of instructional objectives using theories of cognitive development.

This paper also covers ISLLC Standard 2. This standard is demonstrated through understanding student growth and development, understanding how diversity affects educational programs, and preparing students to be contributing members of society treating all individuals with fairness, dignity, and respect.