AIM Specialized Reading Knowledge English Learners

Specialized Reading Knowledge: English Learners

TOESL Competencies:

Standard 1: Knowledge about Language

1b. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of second language acquisition theory and developmental process of language to set expectations for and facilitate language learning.

Standard 3: Planning and Implementing Instruction

3a. Candidates plan for culturally and linguistically relevant, supportive environments that promote ELLs' learning. Candidates design scaffolded instruction of language and literacies to support standards and curricular objectives for ELLs' in the content areas.

3b. Candidates instruct ELLs using evidence-based, student-centered, developmentally appropriate interactive approaches.

Standard 4: Assessment and Evaluation

4b. Candidates demonstrate understanding of classroom-based formative, summative, and diagnostic assessments scaffolded for both English language and content assessment. Candidates determine language and content learning goals based on assessment data.