BILINGUAL ASSESSMENT CHART The goal of this assignment is to analyze approaches to assessing biliteracy in P-12 bilingual settings. The analysis will include an exploration of what, when, and how specific types of assessment can be used to enhance literacy learning in the bilingual classroom.   Complete the “Bilingual Assessment Chart.” Explain what each assessment […]

BENCHMARK CONTENT AREA LESSON PLAN AND REFLECTION For this benchmark, develop a content area lesson plan to be used for an age group of English language learners (ELLs) of your choice. Be sure to specify the grade level for which your lesson is intended. The lesson should focus on a specific content area while also […]

CULTURALLY RELEVANT TEXT CHART The purpose of this assignment is to analyze and articulate the importance of using culturally relevant texts in multiple languages in the P-12 bilingual classroom. Through this analysis, the student will describe select content from texts, as well as strategies to incorporate the text into a standards-based literacy lesson.   Complete […]

BILITERACY DEVELOPMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT   The purpose ofthis assignment is to encourage students to analyze the needs of a single student in a bilingual setting. Through this analysis, students will be able to describe methods and strategies for biliteracy development, as well as articulate how to support the literacy needs of the individual student.   […]

BILINGUAL PROGRAMS PARENT NEWSLETTER   The purpose of this assignment is to analyze a bilingual instructional program in a community of interest.  Through analysis of the program, the student will be able to differentiate between the program of interest and other bilingual education programs. The assignment will also allow the student to explore curricular and […]

This assignment is intended to help students analyze key concepts and terminology related to literacy and biliteracy in P-12 bilingual settings while also exploring appropriate, effective techniques for embedding biliteracy into P-12 bilingual classrooms.   Create a 10-15 slide digital presentation on literacy n bilingual settings in digital format (e.g., PowerPoint, Prezi) to be presented […]

Literacy involves more than just reading and writing. It also includes speaking, listening, and facility with digital media. With this definition in mind, what are some techniques you might use to bring literacy into preschool through 12th grade bilingual classrooms?  Cite any sources used in APA Style.   DQ 2 From your required readings, identify […]

When assessing bilingual students, teachers must use a variety of assessments to capture an accurate snapshot of academic and language progress. What are some ways teachers can assess students in the bilingual classroom to include all four domains of language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking)? Provide your response in 200 or more words. Cite any […]

The Common Core and state standards press for greater content area literacy. As a bilingual educator, how might you promote content area literacy in both languages? What effective content area strategies are you seeing in your practicum setting? How might you ensure students are successful in content area testing at the state level?  Provide your […]

Culturally relevant texts are important in bilingual settings. Explain why. Outline one specific technique you might use to integrate a culturally diverse text into a bilingual classroom. Consider your practicum classroom if possible. Provide your response in 200 or more words. Cite any sources used in APA Style.   DQ 2Text selection is an opportunity […]