ESOL : Applied Linguistics

Domain 2 (from Florida Teacher Standards for ESOL Endorsement 2010)

Participants

• Demonstrate knowledge of the components of language and understanding of language as an integrative and communicative system. (2.1.a)
• Apply knowledge of phonology (the sound system), morphology (the structure of words), syntax (phrase and sentence structure), semantics (word/sentence meaning), and pragmatics (the effect of context on language) to support ELLs’ development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing (including spelling) skills in English. (2.1.b)
• Demonstrate knowledge of rhetorical and discourse structures as applied to second language and literacy learning. (2.1.c)
• Demonstrate proficiency in English and model for ELLs the use of appropriate forms of English for different purposes. (2.1.d)
• Identify similarities and differences between English and other languages reflected in the ELL student population. (2.1.e)
• Demonstrate understanding of current and past theories and research in second language acquisition and bilingualism as applied to ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels. (2.2.a)
• Recognize the importance of ELLs’ home languages and language varieties, and build on these skills as a foundation for learning English. (2.2.b)
• Understand and apply knowledge of sociocultural, sociopolitical, and psychological variables to facilitate ELLs’ learning of English. (2.2.c)
• Understand and apply knowledge of the role of individual learner variables in the process of learning English as a second language. (2.2.d)
• Understand and apply current theories of second language reading and writing development for ELLs from diverse backgrounds and at varying English proficiency levels. (2.3.a)
• Demonstrate understanding of similarities and differences between L1 (home language) and L2 (second language) literacy development. (2.3.b)
• Demonstrate understanding of how L1 literacy influences L2 literacy development and apply this to support ELLs’ learning. (2.3.c)
• Understand and apply knowledge of sociocultural, sociopolitical, and psychological variables to facilitate ELLs’ L2 literacy development in English. (2.3.d)
• Understand and apply knowledge of how principles of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and discourse affect L2 reading and writing development. (2.3.e)