240's GACE English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL 619) Test II Study Guide Is 93% Test-Aligned
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| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows the distinct characteristics and theoretical foundations of instructional theory for language teaching | ESL.Krashen's 5 Hypotheses; ESL.Nativist Theory; ESL.Social Interactionist Theory | Covered | 16 | 3 | 10 | 1 | Covered by 3 topics (16 questions, 3 materials, 10 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Knows the appropriate use of relevant methods and approaches facilitating English-language learning | ESL.Sheltered Instruction; ESL.Natural Approach; ESL.CALLA Approach; ESL.Other Language Approaches | Covered | 37 | 4 | 22 | 1 | Covered by 4 topics (37 questions, 4 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos). |
| C. Knows how to implement a variety of instructional delivery models approved by the state of Georgia (e.g., pull-out, push-in, cluster center, class period) | ESL.Types of ESL Programs | Covered | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Understands that student performance may be affected by external factors (e.g., age, gender, limited formal schooling, educational interruptions, cultural conflicts, past experiences) and knows how to adapt instruction based on student needs | P.Teaching Diverse Students; P.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL | Covered | 97 | 2 | 4 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (97 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos). |
| E. Knows how to design lessons and activities that help students become more effective, autonomous language learners by developing their cognitive and metacognitive strategies; e.g., using dictionaries, using context clues, self-editing | ESL.General Best Practices; P.Student Motivation | Covered | 67 | 2 | 9 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (67 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 2 videos). |
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows how to organize learning around content and language objectives | ESL.Content-Based ESL Instruction; P.Backward Design; ESL.Applying WIDA Standards | Covered | 30 | 3 | 23 | 2 | Covered by 3 topics (30 questions, 3 materials, 23 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Knows techniques to help students activate prior knowledge and support appropriate transfer of language and literacy skills from L1 to L2 | ESL.Literacy Knowledge Transfer | Covered | 13 | 1 | 6 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows how to design and implement instructional activities that provide students with authentic language use and meaningful interaction in English | P.Meaningful and Relevant Teaching; ELA.Teaching - Advanced Using Groups | Covered | 48 | 2 | 9 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (48 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos). |
| D. Knows how to locate, select, modify, and/or create instructional materials to support individual student learning styles and needs | ESL.Multicultural Curriculum; ELA.Multimodal Teaching; ESL.Linguistic Accommodations | Covered | 24 | 3 | 15 | 0 | Covered by 3 topics (24 questions, 3 materials, 15 cards, 0 videos). |
| E. Knows how to select culturally responsive, age-appropriate, and linguistically accessible teaching materials and resources (e.g., audiovisual aids, realia, computer software) to support language and content-area instruction | ESL.Teaching Technology | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Understands how effective classroom management is essential to creating a structured and participatory learning environment for English-language learners | P.ELL Classroom Management Basics; P.Physical Spaces for Learning | Covered | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Covered by 2 topics (14 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 1 videos). |
| B. Knows how and when to use multiple types of correction and constructive feedback and their implications for student learning and motivation | ESL.Providing Feedback | Partially covered | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (6 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 1 videos); limited supporting content. |
| C. Knows how to facilitate a language-, text-, and print-rich classroom environment at an appropriate level for English-language learners | ESL.Rich Linguistic Environment | Partially covered | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content. |
| D. Knows how to integrate a variety of strategies and techniques to promote students’ productive language skills (speaking and writing) across content areas in accordance with students’ levels of English-language proficiency | ELA.ELL Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions; ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language; ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Writing (General); ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Academic Vocabulary (General) | Covered | 72 | 5 | 27 | 2 | Covered by 5 topics (72 questions, 5 materials, 27 cards, 2 videos). |
| E. Knows how to integrate a variety of strategies and techniques to promote students’ receptive language skills (listening and reading) across content areas in accordance with students’ levels of English-language proficiency | ELA.ELL Teaching - Listening Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.ELL Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language; ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Listening and Speaking (General); ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Reading Comprehension (General) | Covered | 158 | 6 | 44 | 3 | Covered by 6 topics (158 questions, 6 materials, 44 cards, 3 videos). |
| Official Competency | Matching 240 Topics | Alignment | Qs | Mats | Cards | Vids | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Knows a variety of methods (e.g., formal/informal, formative/summative) to assess productive and receptive language skills | P.Types of Assessment; ELA.Types of Assessment | Covered | 153 | 2 | 18 | 2 | Covered by 2 topics (153 questions, 2 materials, 18 cards, 2 videos). |
| B. Knows how to differentiate classroom-based assessments according to students’ English-language proficiency levels | ESL.Assessment Adjustments | Covered | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
| C. Knows that English-language learners may require special education and/or gifted and talented services | ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL and Special Programs; P.IDEA | Covered | 21 | 2 | 10 | 0 | Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 10 cards, 0 videos). |
| D. Knows how to interpret the results of classroom assessments concerning English-language proficiency | P.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction | Covered | 56 | 1 | 2 | 1 | Covered by 1 topic (56 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos). |
| E. Knows how to communicate the results of classroom assessments to English- language learners and their parents | ESL.Communicating Assessment Results | Covered | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos). |
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