Clinically Rich Intensive Teacher Institute - Bilingual Extension Advanced Certificate

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Distinguish between language and content objectives in lessons observed during Field Experiences and in the lesson plans which the candidates design. Candidates will align the language objectives with both the ELA and NYS Bilingual Common Core Initiative language objectives and then to the content objective. These will be connected in lesson plans which candidates develop.

2. Analyze standardized test data to determine two performance indicates most frequently tested for both ELA and Math grades 3-8. Candidates will design 4 lesson plans to specifically address teaching students, at different grade levels, these same performance indicators at a grade level of their choice. Lessons will be presented in class and will be peer-evaluated based on a rubric.

3. Create a presentation focused on sensitizing mainstream teachers regarding the social/emotional/educational needs of bilingual students. The presentation will include, at minimum, information on stages of language acquisition; BICS vs CALP; the factors affecting acculturation and at least three other issues selected by candidates and relevant to theories of bilingual education and bilingualism. Presentations will be peer-evaluated based on a rubric.

4. Demonstrate the power of the integration of technology in Bilingual education by designing a lesson plan which focuses on the chosen technology as the 'carrier' of the objectives of the lesson. Candidates will present this lesson to their classmates. Technology initiatives will be collated for the class so that all candidates have the list of possible websites/services/recommended by peers.

5. Apply learned principles and methods related to bilingual prevention, assessment, and intervention for children with communication disorders in school settings.