LA 1.1: Welcome to TELL
History and Background of the BYU ESL Endorsement
Learning Outcome | Pedagogical Intent | Student Position |
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Interpret the historical context of diversity and discrimination and evaluate how it impacts current practice. Assessment: 25 pts. TA: 30 Minutes |
Teachers can articulate the need for them personally to get an endorsement and become oriented to changing practice to meet the needs of the ELs they teach. |
Students have registered for the ESL endorsement. To begin their journey they must first understand the history and relevance of the endorsement. |
Instructions
- The facilitator will lead a discussion with the group including the following:
- Why are you taking the ESL endorsement courses?
- What is the history of the endorsement in your district?
- What does ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act) and OCR (The Office of Civil Rights) require for ELs (English Learners)?
- What are the courses and credits required for the endorsement?
- Are the credits at the graduate level and will they lead to a Master’s degree or lane change credit?
- What are the time commitments and homework required?
- What are the grading and attendance policies?
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