Homework: Clinical Field Experience: Language Domains & Universal Design
Allocate at least 5 hours in the field to support this field experience.
Observe at least one grade PreK-3 classroom with ELLs. Focus your observations on how the alignment between the learning objectives and ELP standards is achieved.
Discuss with your mentor teacher ways in which ELL progress in the language domains is measured and the types of assessment data utilized to inform instruction. Additionally, discuss with your mentor how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and English language proficiency (ELP) standards can inform instruction.
Use any remaining field experience hours to assist the mentor teacher in providing instruction and support to the class.
Write a 250 to 500 words summary of your discussion and observation, and reflect on the application of UDL to your future professional practice.
Your reflection should include the following:
1. How elements of UDL could inform ELL curriculum and instruction
2. A brief explanation regarding alignment between ELP standards and learning objectives
3. Examples of assessment tools used to measure and document ELL progress
4. Examples of at least two types of assessment data used to inform ELL instruction
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.