SEI 301 Wk 1 Discussion – Domains and Modes of Communication

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before responding to the following questions, it is recommended that you complete the required readings in this week’s Learning Activities folder.

Due Thursday

Throughout this course, you will be developing lesson plans using the ELP standards and content/academic standards to guide your planning. You were introduced to the ELP standards in SEI/300. This discussion activity will serve as a refresher.

Watch “English Language Proficiency Standards Guidance Document Overview” from the Arizona Department of Education.

Note: A transcript of the video is available on YouTube™.

Access the following documents from the Arizona Department of Education as you view the video:

• 2019 English Language Proficiency Standards Guidance Document
• 2019 Arizona English Language Proficiency Standards
• Review the “Kindergarten-Fifth Grades” ELP standards.

Imagine a teacher who is new to planning instruction for English learners has asked you to explain the 4 domains and modes of communication included in the ELP Standards.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Explain the 4 domains and modes of communication.

Refer to Table 4 on p. 7 of the ELP Standards Guidance Document, and the ELP standards themselves, as necessary, to construct your explanation.

Review the College of Education’s Conceptual Framework.

• Consider how this topic links to the College’s Conceptual Framework theme of Collaborating with Educational Communities?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

SEI 301 Wk 2 Discussion – Integrated and Targeted Instruction

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before responding to the following questions, be sure to complete the required readings in this week’s Learning Activities folder. If you do not read the material carefully, you will not understand the differences between Integrated Instruction for an EL and Targeted Instruction. The lessons you create each week are dependent on this understanding.

Due Thursday

Watch “The Relationship Between Integrated and Targeted ELD Instruction” from the Arizona Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition Services.

Note: A transcript of the video is available on YouTube™.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What is the difference between integrated ELD instruction and targeted ELD instruction?
• What kind of teacher would use targeted ELD instruction and under what circumstances? Provide an example.
• What kind of teacher would use integrated ELD instruction and under what circumstances? Provide an example.

Review the College of Education’s Conceptual Framework.

• Consider how this topic links to the College’s Conceptual Framework theme of Engaging in Reflective Practice? Include specific examples in your response.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

SEI 301 Wk 3 Discussion – Technology and Differentiation

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Arizona’s English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) were revised in 2019 to better align with the state’s academic standards. This week, you will focus on standards 9 and 10. It may seem odd to focus on these last two standards before focusing on standards 1–8; however, standards 9 and 10 are the language (vocabulary/grammar) standards designed to support standards 1–8.

Access the 2019 English Language Proficiency Standards and choose a grade level band (K, 1, 2-3, or 4-5) to review. Refer to standards 9 and 10.

Review pages 10 and 11 in the 2019 English Language Proficiency Standards Guidance Document concerning proficiency levels.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• Explain the techniques you would use, including the use of technology, to differentiate instruction, while employing standards 9 and 10 to support standards 1–8. Justify your choices.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

SEI 301 Wk 4 Discussion – Cooperative Learning: Jigsaw

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before responding to the following questions, it is recommended that you complete the required readings in this week’s Learning Activities folder.

Due Thursday

Read “Jigsaw” and watch the accompanying video from Reading Rockets.

Imagine you are team-teaching a geography lesson. You have the students work in groups using the jigsaw strategy to complete a hands-on geography project.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How will you group your EL students? Provide rationale and give details or examples.
• What challenges might you encounter?
• What strategies will you use to ensure your students work together effectively?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

SEI 301 Wk 5 Discussion – Dr. Mary Ellen Vogt Discusses Interaction

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before responding to the following questions below, it is recommended that you complete the required readings in this week’s Learning Activities folder.

Due Thursday

Watch “Dr. Mary Ellen Vogt Discusses Interaction” from Pearson. The video mentions that teacher talk takes up about 70%–80% of all interactions in the classroom, which leaves only 20%–30% for student interaction.

Note: A transcript of the video is available from Pearson.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How can you make sure you provide your students with more time and opportunities for them to interact and practice English?

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

SEI 301 Wk 6 Discussion – Academic Discourse

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Before responding to the following questions, it is recommended that you complete the required readings in this week’s Learning Activities folder.

Due Thursday

Read “Academic Discourse and PBL” from Edutopia®.

Watch video sections 6 and 7 of “Topic C: Offering Intensive Supports Using Pull-Out Lessons” from Educational Impact in this week’s Learning Activities folder.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• How does the teacher model and guide academic discourse and academic language? Provide examples.
• How does the teacher have the students apply the vocabulary words that they are discussing? Provide examples.

Review the College of Education’s Conceptual Framework.

• How does this topic link to the College’s Conceptual Framework theme of Leading Through Innovative Practices? Include specific examples in your response.

Due Monday

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.