Assessment Description:
While all states must adhere to federal laws and policies to remain in compliance, states may address these laws and policies in ways that they deem best to meet the needs of their students. States share many commonalities in how they approach the education of ELs, yet they also exhibit variations in their approaches.
For this assignment, explore Arizona's approach to English learner instruction through structured English immersion. Arizona's Language Development Approach provides underlying beliefs about language, literacy, and learning development through research-based principles intended to be enacted in the instruction of all ELs in the state.
Part 1: EL Education in Arizona
Create a 10-12 slide narrated presentation for Arizona classroom teachers' professional development. While various slideshow applications are available, PowerPoint is recommended for its integrated voice recording feature, eliminating the need for additional tools. Elaborate on the key points in each slide with supplementary details and examples in your audio narration. Avoid simply reading the content directly from the slide.
Your presentation must include a title slide and address the following:
- Explain Arizona's definition of an English learner (EL).
- Briefly summarize the demographic and home language composition of the PK-12 EL population in Arizona.
- Describe structured English immersion (SEI) as it is used in Arizona, including its distinctions from sheltered English instruction.
- Describe Arizona's Language Development Approach, including each of the four principles, and the synthesis of the research around ELs.
- Explain student agency and its importance in the instruction of ELs, including in supporting self-determination, a sense of voice, and confidence.
- Discuss components of Arizona's approved research-based SEI models: newcomer, pull-out, two-hour, and 50-50 dual language immersion (which requires parental waiver).
- Discuss the process used to determine EL program eligibility in Arizona. Refer to the use of the Home Language Survey and Arizona's English language proficiency assessment known as the Arizona English Language Learner Assessment (AZELLA). Include how the AZELLA is used for both placement and reassessment.
- Describe the standard accommodations available to ELs for the AZELLA.
- Describe parents'/guardians' rights regarding EL services (i.e., rights of refusal for program placement, assessment). Need Assignment Help?
Part 2: Summary
In a minimum of 250 words, summarize the following:
- The research-based best practices and foundational principles needed to instruct ELs, regardless of which program model is being used to deliver EL instruction.
- The importance of properly identifying ELs and their needs to ensure they receive appropriate services and supports. Include how you plan to collaborate with other colleagues and professionals in your future school setting to support your EL students.
Support your presentation and reflection with a minimum of two scholarly resources.
Submit your reflection, scholarly resources, and a link to your presentation in a single document. Ensure that others can access and view the link to your presentation prior to submission.
Remember that audio quality is important and should be taken into consideration. Ensure the volume is adequate for viewers to hear. Intonation, expression, and proper speech are expected.
While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.