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MTTC Bilingual Education (125) Study Guide Alignment

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This guide is 92% test-aligned based on a competency-by-competency review of the official framework and the study resources included in the guide.

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Coverage is shown transparently across covered, partially covered, and identified gaps: 82 covered, 16 partially covered, and 0 gaps across 98 competencies.

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Partially covered means the guide addresses the core parts of a competency, but some depth or subtopics may still be limited.

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LANGUAGE, LINGUISTICS, AND COMPARISONS (DOMAIN I) Partially covered

SMR I.001 Understand major concepts and principles related to the nature of language and language systems.

101 Qs10 Materials56 Cards5 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the dynamic, changing nature of language and language systems and concepts related to innateness and universality of language acquisition	ELA.Teaching - Basic Linguistic Concepts	Covered	10	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of different types of variation that occur in a language (e.g., dialects, registers, diachronic and/or regional variation) and factors that affect language variation	ESL.Registers of Language; ELA.Dialects and Variations in Language; ESL.Communicative Competence	Covered	37	3	16	2	Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 2 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of the nature of bilingualism/multilingualism and concepts related to bilingualism/multilingualism (e.g., code switching)	ESL.Registers of Language; ESL.Bilingualism; ESL.Interrelatedness; ESL.Common Behaviors of English Language Learners	Covered	49	4	18	3	Covered by 4 topics (49 questions, 4 materials, 18 cards, 3 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of the theoretical foundations of bilingual education and the development of biliteracy (e.g., Cummins' Common Underlying Proficiency theory, Krashen's Input hypothesis)	ESL.Cummins Quadrants; ESL.Krashen's 5 Hypotheses	Covered	12	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
e. demonstrating knowledge of basic aspects of world language families for linguistic comparisons	ESL.Language Families	Covered	5	1	17	0	Covered by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 0 videos).

SMR I.002 Understand fundamentals of linguistics and comparative linguistics and how to apply this understanding to promote language and literacy development in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

271 Qs15 Materials102 Cards8 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of phonology (e.g., phonemes, intonation patterns) and identifying strategies for applying knowledge of phonology to help bilingual education students develop language and literacy skills in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ELA.Phonological Awareness; ESL.Places of Articulation; ELA.Process of Learning - Literacy; ELA.Teaching - Phonological Awareness; ELA.Teaching - Alphabetic Knowledge and Principle	Covered	138	5	32	3	Covered by 5 topics (138 questions, 5 materials, 32 cards, 3 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of morphology (e.g., inflectional and derivational endings, roots and affixes) and identifying strategies for applying knowledge of morphology to help bilingual education students develop language and literacy skills in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ELA.Basic Linguistic Concepts; ESL.Word Formation; ELA.Types of Morphemes - Free and Bound; ELA.ELL Strategies - Phonics and Word Analysis	Covered	53	4	31	2	Covered by 4 topics (53 questions, 4 materials, 31 cards, 2 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of syntax (e.g., parts of speech, sentence patterns) and identifying strategies for applying knowledge of syntax to help bilingual education students develop language and literacy skills in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ESL.Teaching Syntax and Semantics; ELA.ELL Strategies - Oral Language	Covered	27	2	17	2	Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 17 cards, 2 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of semantics (e.g., words with multiple meanings, idioms) and identifying strategies for applying knowledge of semantics to help bilingual education students develop language and literacy skills in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ELA.Parts of Speech; ESL.Teaching Syntax and Semantics; ESL.Common Areas of Difficulty	Covered	44	3	35	2	Covered by 3 topics (44 questions, 3 materials, 35 cards, 2 videos).
e. demonstrating knowledge of oral and written discourse (e.g., discourse markers, speech acts) and identifying strategies for applying knowledge of discourse to help bilingual education students develop language and literacy skills in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English; ESL.Teaching Discourse and Pragmatics	Covered	15	2	12	0	Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 12 cards, 0 videos).
f. identifying strategies for applying knowledge of English and the target non-English language of instruction to make connections and comparisons between features of English and features of the target non-English language of instruction	ESL.Common Areas of Difficulty	Covered	9	1	9	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 1 videos).

SMR I.003 Understand fundamentals of sociolinguistics and how to apply this understanding to promote language and literacy development in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

95 Qs7 Materials30 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing the value of bilingualism/multilingualism and the significance of bilingualism/multilingualism in the overall success of all students	ESL.General Best Practices for Bilingual	Covered	21	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
b. identifying how pragmatic features of oral and written language (e.g., formal and informal styles of discourse, nonverbal elements) influence or convey meaning and recognizing factors (e.g., cultural and social norms, setting, purpose, audience) that affect a speaker's or writer's choice of pragmatic features	ESL.Discourse; ELA.Teaching - Spoken vs Written English; ESL.Teaching Discourse and Pragmatics; ELA.Oral Language to Support Reading and Writing; P.Managing Student Behavior	Covered	71	5	20	1	Covered by 5 topics (71 questions, 5 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos).
c. identifying strategies for applying knowledge of pragmatics to help bilingual education students use spoken language and nonverbal communication in socially and culturally appropriate ways in a variety of contexts, including formal and informal settings, and for a variety of purposes and audiences	ESL.Teaching Discourse and Pragmatics	Partially covered	4	1	3	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. recognizing factors (e.g., culture, politics, social context) that influence a speaker's or writer's choice of language variation and identifying strategies for promoting bilingual education students' awareness of, respect for, and understanding of different varieties of English and the target non-English language of instruction	ESL.Teaching Language Function and Variation	Partially covered	3	1	6	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
e. identifying strategies for providing bilingual education students with a wide variety of authentic linguistic experiences (e.g., exposure to a variety of speakers of English and the target non-English language of instruction)	ESL.Teaching Discourse and Pragmatics; ESL.Teaching Language Function and Variation	Covered	7	2	9	0	Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).

CULTURE (DOMAIN II) Partially covered

SMR II.004 Understand major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature of culture.

34 Qs4 Materials14 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of major cultural concepts (e.g., cultural relativism, cultural universalism, cultural pluralism)	ESL.Cultural Contact	Covered	12	1	6	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge and effects of various processes of cultural contact (e.g., acculturation, assimilation, accommodation)	ESL.Additive Approach; Acculturation and Assimilation	Covered	15	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (15 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of stages of the acculturation process (e.g., culture fatigue/shock) and factors that promote or impede adjustment to another culture	ESL.Cultural Contact; ESL.Additive Approach; Acculturation and Assimilation	Covered	27	3	7	Covered by 3 topics (27 questions, 3 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of internal and external elements of culture (e.g., values, beliefs, and expectations; patterns of communication; social roles and strategies) and identifying strategies for making connections and comparisons between English-speaking and heritage cultures in a bilingual education setting	ESL.Defining Culture; ESL.Cultural Contact	Covered	19	2	13	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.005 Understand the role of culture in language development and academic achievement.

45 Qs3 Materials9 Cards1 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of how the cultural identities of bilingual education students affect their language development and how levels of cultural identity vary widely among students	P.Adaptations for Diversity - Cultural Differences	Covered	34	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of interrelationships between language and culture and the effects of these interrelationships on the language development and academic achievement of bilingual education students	P.Adaptations for Diversity - Cultural Differences	Covered	34	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
c. recognizing the impact of world events (e.g., U.S. immigration history, patterns, and policies; events in students' home countries) on bilingual education	ESL.Teaching - Issues with Literacy	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. recognizing the effects of racism, stereotyping, and discrimination on teaching and learning, and identifying strategies for addressing these issues purposefully in the bilingual education classroom (e.g., promoting an inclusive classroom climate) and the school community (e.g., recognizing students' language rights)	ESL.Avoiding Cultural Bias	Covered	7	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR II.006 Understand how to create a culturally inclusive learning environment that supports individual students' language development and academic achievement.

176 Qs10 Materials30 Cards2 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing how to use a variety of print and nonprint resources, including the Internet, to learn about world cultures and the cultures of students in the bilingual education classroom and identifying strategies for reflecting on one's own cultural values and beliefs as they relate to students	ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction; ESL.Multicultural Classroom	Covered	39	2	8	2	Covered by 2 topics (39 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 2 videos).
b. recognizing the value of and role of literary and cultural texts and strategies for using these texts to help students reflect on the perspectives of cultures over time	ESL.Multicultural Curriculum	Partially covered	5	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
c. recognizing the role of culture in the classroom and school (e.g., effects of the degree of cultural congruence between students' heritage cultures and the school culture) and identifying strategies for accommodating cultural differences in approaches to learning (e.g., cooperation vs. competition, individual vs. group)	ESL.Communication Strategies for Diverse Learners	Covered	7	1	4	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of cross-cultural communication, including differences in verbal and nonverbal communication (e.g., turn-taking practices, use/role of silence, eye contact, gestures), and identifying strategies for facilitating positive interactions among students from diverse backgrounds	ESL.Communication Strategies for Diverse Learners; P.ELL Classroom Management Basics	Covered	7	2	5	0	Covered by 2 topics (7 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying strategies for supporting a linguistically and culturally rich community of learners and providing bilingual education students with opportunities to use their cultural perspectives to promote learning (e.g., connecting curriculum to students' experiences and skills of home and community, recognizing and accepting all languages as valid systems of communication)	ESL.Characteristics of Effective Methods - ESL; P.Teaching Diverse Students; ESL.Communication Strategies for Diverse Learners; ELA.Culturally Responsive Reading Instruction; ESL.Multicultural Classroom; P.Adaptations for Diversity - Socioeconomic Differences; P.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL; ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - L2 in Bilingual	Covered	171	8	26	2	Covered by 8 topics (171 questions, 8 materials, 26 cards, 2 videos).
f. identifying strategies for helping bilingual education students access cultural viewpoints in multiple content areas and make connections and comparisons among the perspectives of cultures and their practices and products	ESL.Multicultural Curriculum	Partially covered	5	1	4	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (5 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION AND INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES (DOMAIN III) Partially covered

SMR III.007 Understand second language acquisition theories and research and how to apply this understanding to facilitate bilingual education students' language and literacy development.

103 Qs10 Materials47 Cards6 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of second language acquisition theories and concepts	P.Learning Theories	Covered	8	1	17	1	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of concepts related to the development of bilingualism and biliteracy (e.g., language transfer, development of Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills [BICS] and Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency [CALP])	ESL.BICS vs CALP; ESL.Promoting Biliteracy	Covered	16	2	8	1	Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 1 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of research related to processes and stages of second language acquisition, including differences between social- and academic-language development, and recognizing characteristic features of different English language proficiency levels	ESL.Stages of Second Language Acquisition; ESL.Proficiency Levels; ESL.BICS vs CALP	Covered	33	3	14	2	Covered by 3 topics (33 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 2 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of research related to error analysis and performance analysis in second language acquisition and the development of biliteracy and identifying strategies for appropriately monitoring bilingual education students' language errors in English in context of overall performance and providing appropriate feedback	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.
e. demonstrating knowledge of the nature and role of comprehensible input and output in language acquisition and the development of biliteracy and identifying strategies for providing students with comprehensible input and opportunities to produce comprehensible output in English and the target non-English language of instruction	ESL.General Best Practices	Covered	23	1	5	1	Covered by 1 topic (23 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
f. demonstrating knowledge of the role of meaningful interaction in the development of communicative competence and identifying strategies for providing bilingual education students with opportunities to communicate in a variety of social and academic settings in both English and the target non-English language of instruction	ESL.Cummins Quadrants	Partially covered	4	1	2	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
g. demonstrating knowledge of the role of scaffolding in second-language acquisition and the development of biliteracy and identifying strategies for scaffolding language and literacy tasks to promote bilingual education students' language and literacy development	ESL.Content-Based ESL Instruction	Covered	9	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
h. demonstrating knowledge of cognitive processes involved in synthesizing and internalizing a new language (e.g., generalization and overgeneralization, metacognition) and identifying strategies for helping bilingual education students develop effective cognitive and social language-learning strategies (e.g., elaboration, self-monitoring, requests for clarification)	ESL.Cognitive Processes for Language Rules	Covered	10	1	6	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.008 Understand individual learner variables in the second language acquisition process and how to apply this understanding to facilitate bilingual education students' language and literacy development.

61 Qs6 Materials26 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of linguistic variables that affect a bilingual education student's second language acquisition and development of biliteracy (e.g., level of primary-language proficiency, level of primary-language literacy, influence of oral language proficiency on literacy development, positive and negative language transfer) and identifying strategies for building on each student's current language skills as a foundation for learning English	ESL.Literacy Knowledge Transfer; ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students; ESL.Literacy Development of ELLs	Covered	34	3	16	Covered by 3 topics (34 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of cognitive and physical variables that affect a bilingual education student's second language acquisition and development of biliteracy (e.g., cognitive development, cognitive learning style, age) and identifying instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate, promote critical thinking and problem solving, and address each student's specific cognitive strengths and needs	P.Multimodal Teaching; ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students	Covered	40	2	9	Covered by 2 topics (40 questions, 2 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of affective variables that affect a bilingual education student's second language acquisition and development of biliteracy (e.g., personality, motivation, inhibition) and identifying strategies for applying this knowledge to address each student's needs	ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students; ESL.Issues with Bilingual Programs	Covered	16	2	8	Covered by 2 topics (16 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of social variables that affect a bilingual education student's second language acquisition and development of biliteracy (e.g., family expectations, community influences and involvement) and identifying strategies for applying this knowledge to address each student's needs	ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students	Covered	16	1	4	Covered by 1 topic (16 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
e. demonstrating knowledge of variables related to a bilingual education student's educational background and level of English language proficiency and identifying strategies for including and promoting the full participation of all bilingual education students in the classroom	ESL.Teaching - Issues with Content-Based; ESL.Factors Affecting ESL Students	Covered	19	2	5	Covered by 2 topics (19 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).

SMR III.009 Understand research-based best practices related to planning and implementing bilingual education instruction, including how to select, adapt, and use instructional resources.

113 Qs11 Materials33 Cards2 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of relevant state standards and benchmarks (i.e., Michigan English Language Proficiency Standards for K–12 Schools, Michigan Curriculum Framework) and national standards and benchmarks (i.e., ESL Standards for Pre-K–12 Students, Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century) and how to use standards and benchmarks in curricular planning	ESL.Michigan Specific Program Information (Bilingual)	Partially covered	3	1	5	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (3 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. identifying research-based strategies for creating, organizing, and managing a supportive classroom learning environment that includes opportunities for interaction in English and the target non-English language of instruction (e.g., paired and small-group activities, role-playing) and encourages bilingual education students to be actively involved in learning and to extend their learning inside and outside the classroom	ELA.Teaching - Using Groups; P.Meaningful and Relevant Teaching; ESL.Multilingual Classroom; ESL.Rich Linguistic Environment	Covered	58	4	7	1	Covered by 4 topics (58 questions, 4 materials, 7 cards, 1 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of criteria and methods for using standards and benchmarks to evaluate, select, design, and adapt appropriate instructional materials that are linguistically accessible, culturally responsive, and age appropriate for bilingual education students	ESL.Avoiding Cultural Bias	Covered	7	1	5	0	Covered by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 0 videos).
d. recognizing how to use a wide range of materials, resources, and technologies (e.g., diverse literary and cultural texts, visual aids, realia, computer software, the Internet) in effective language and content instruction for bilingual education students	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.
e. recognizing how to incorporate a variety of activities and resources in instruction that develop authentic uses of language and explore content-area topics in order to maximize bilingual education students' language learning and concept development	ESL.Multicultural Classroom	Covered	19	1	5	1	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).
f. recognizing the interrelationships among the domains of language and identifying strategies for providing activities and resources that integrate language and literacy skills (e.g., thematic units) to promote bilingual education students' language development and content learning	ESL.Integration of Language Skills; ELA.ELL Importance of - Phonological Awareness on Spelling	Covered	12	2	4	0	Covered by 2 topics (12 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos).
g. identifying strategies for selecting materials, activities, and resources that are free from bias and do not offend, disadvantage, or discriminate against students on the basis of their personal backgrounds (e.g., race, culture)	ELA.Teaching - Small-Group Reading Texts	Covered	8	1	3	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).

INTEGRATION OF STANDARDS INTO CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (DOMAIN IV) Partially covered

SMR IV.010 Understand the WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards and the Michigan K–12 Standards for English Language Arts (ELA) related to listening and strategies for teaching bilingual education students how to acquire and use listening skills for academic and social purposes in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

10 Qs1 Materials1 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to listening for social purposes (e.g., greetings, leave taking, questions and directions)	ELA.ELL Teaching - Listening Comprehension	Covered	10	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to listening for academic purposes (e.g., following simple and complex directions, identifying main ideas and supporting details from spoken language, identifying the meaning of content-area vocabulary)	ELA.ELL Teaching - Listening Comprehension	Covered	10	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' competence in using critical-thinking skills in relation to listening (e.g., identifying a speaker's attitude and point of view, making inferences and predictions)	ELA.ELL Teaching - Listening Comprehension	Covered	10	1	1	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.011 Understand the WIDA ELD Standards and the Michigan K–12 Standards for ELA related to speaking and strategies for teaching bilingual education students how to acquire and use speaking skills for academic and social purposes in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

93 Qs3 Materials7 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to speaking skills and strategies (e.g., demonstrating comprehensible pronunciation and intonation for clarity in oral communication, using strategies to extend communicative competence)	P.Stimulating Higher Order Thinking	Covered	64	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (64 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to speaking for social purposes (e.g., engaging in personal conversations for personal expression and enjoyment)	ELA.Teaching - Oral Language	Covered	19	1	4	1	Covered by 1 topic (19 questions, 1 materials, 4 cards, 1 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to speaking for academic purposes (e.g., using English and the target non-English language of instruction to interact in the classroom, provide and obtain information, and express and exchange opinions)	ELA.Cross-Curricular Applications - Listening and Speaking (General)	Covered	10	1	0	0	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' competence in using critical-thinking skills in relation to speaking (e.g., planning, organizing, and presenting information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners on a variety of topics)	P.Stimulating Higher Order Thinking	Covered	64	1	3	1	Covered by 1 topic (64 questions, 1 materials, 3 cards, 1 videos).

SMR IV.012 Understand the WIDA ELD Standards and the Michigan K–12 Standards for ELA related to reading and strategies for teaching bilingual education students how to acquire and use reading skills for academic and social purposes in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

223 Qs9 Materials69 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to beginning reading development (e.g., acquiring concepts of print, demonstrating phonological awareness, recognizing the relationship between oral language and decoding, building vocabulary knowledge and skills)	ESL.Teaching Vocabulary; ESL.Teaching Vocabulary - Advanced; ELA.Impact of Phonological Awareness on Literacy; ELA.Impact of Phonics and Word Decoding on Fluency and Vocabulary; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ELA.Teaching - Concepts of Print	Covered	169	6	52	1	Covered by 6 topics (169 questions, 6 materials, 52 cards, 1 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to reading skills and strategies (e.g., reading for research purposes, applying reading skills in social and academic contexts)	ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts)	Covered	94	1	20	1	Covered by 1 topic (94 questions, 1 materials, 20 cards, 1 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to reading comprehension (e.g., demonstrating comprehension of main ideas and supporting details, understanding and using grammatical structures to improve comprehension)	ELA.Impact of Fluency on Comprehension; ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts)	Covered	106	2	22	1	Covered by 2 topics (106 questions, 2 materials, 22 cards, 1 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' competence in using critical-thinking skills in relation to reading (e.g., making inferences and predictions; drawing conclusions; identifying an author's voice, attitude, and point of view)	ELA.Teaching - Reading Comprehension (All Texts); ESL.Reciprocal Teaching	Covered	97	2	21	1	Covered by 2 topics (97 questions, 2 materials, 21 cards, 1 videos).
e. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to literary analysis (e.g., analyzing style and form of various genres, interpreting and reflecting on diverse literary texts)	ELA.Teaching - Literary Analysis	Covered	39	1	17	1	Covered by 1 topic (39 questions, 1 materials, 17 cards, 1 videos).

SMR IV.013 Understand the WIDA ELD Standards and the Michigan K–12 Standards for ELA related to writing and strategies for teaching bilingual education students how to acquire and use writing skills for academic and social purposes in English and the target non-English language of instruction.

120 Qs6 Materials26 Cards2 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to writing conventions (e.g., applying grammatical conventions to writing, constructing varied sentence structures, using appropriate vocabulary choice and variation)	ELA.ELL Teaching - Proper Writing and Grammar Conventions; P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs; P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs - Advanced	Covered	37	3	4	2	Covered by 3 topics (37 questions, 3 materials, 4 cards, 2 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to writing (e.g., organizing and developing paragraphs to support a central idea; using various types of writing, such as personal narratives, lists, and letters, for specific purposes)	ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills; ELA.Writing Types and Various Contexts; ELA.Teaching - Informational Writing Skills; P.Teaching Reading and Writing for ELLs - Advanced	Covered	95	4	24	0	Covered by 4 topics (95 questions, 4 materials, 24 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' achievement of state standards related to research and writing	ELA.Teaching - Writing Skills	Covered	20	1	2	0	Covered by 1 topic (20 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and techniques for promoting bilingual education students' competence in using critical-thinking skills in relation to writing (e.g., using tone and voice to engage specific audiences, using evidence to support a written argument)	ELA.Teaching - Informational Writing Skills	Covered	13	1	9	0	Covered by 1 topic (13 questions, 1 materials, 9 cards, 0 videos).

SMR IV.014 Understand the WIDAW I D A ELDE L D Standards and the Michigan Academic Standards and strategies for promoting bilingual education students' successful access to grade-level academic language and content.

81 Qs11 Materials41 Cards2 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the principles and applications of content-based instruction that is effective in developing bilingual education students' academic-language skills	ESL.SDAIE Strategies Used in Implementation	Partially covered	4	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. demonstrating knowledge of a variety of teaching and learning approaches appropriate to the development of bilingual education students' content-area knowledge and skills (e.g., content-area instruction in the primary language, content-based instruction, sheltered instruction, communicative approaches, differentiated instruction)	ESL.Sheltered Instruction; ESL.Natural Approach; ESL.CALLA Approach; ESL.Nativist Theory; ESL.Social Interactionist Theory; ESL.Other Language Approaches; ESL.Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English; ESL.SDAIE Strategies Used in Implementation	Covered	53	8	29	1	Covered by 8 topics (53 questions, 8 materials, 29 cards, 1 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of strategies for making content-area concepts comprehensible to bilingual education students (e.g., activating prior knowledge, using preview-review methods, pre-teaching content-specific vocabulary and language structures, contextualizing new vocabulary and concepts) and for scaffolding content-area tasks to promote bilingual education students' academic achievement	ESL.Specifically Designed Academic Instruction in English; ESL.SDAIE Procedures Used in Planning; ESL.SDAIE Strategies Used in Implementation; ESL.Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching Strategies; ESL.General Best Practices	Covered	36	5	18	1	Covered by 5 topics (36 questions, 5 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of strategies and resources (e.g., graphic organizers) for supporting bilingual education students' use of problem-solving, critical-thinking, and cognitive-learning skills (e.g., organizational skills, study skills, test-taking skills) and strategies (e.g., grouping words and concepts, integrating prior knowledge with new ideas) to promote their content-area learning	ESL.SDAIE Strategies Used in Implementation; ESL.General Best Practices	Covered	27	2	5	1	Covered by 2 topics (27 questions, 2 materials, 5 cards, 1 videos).

ASSESSMENT (DOMAIN V) Partially covered

SMR V.015 Understand major concepts and principles related to standards-based assessment of bilingual education students.

243 Qs6 Materials31 Cards4 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Vids	Notes
a. recognizing the relationship between standards and assessment decisions and the importance of and strategies for aligning assessment with standards	P.Backward Design	Covered	14	1	2	1	Covered by 1 topic (14 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 1 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of the ongoing nature of assessment and recognizing the importance of using multiple methods of assessment (e.g., formal and informal assessment, summative and formative assessment) with bilingual education students	P.Types of Assessment; ELA.Types of Assessment	Covered	153	2	20	2	Covered by 2 topics (153 questions, 2 materials, 20 cards, 2 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of various purposes of assessment (e.g., identification, placement, demonstration of language proficiency, demonstration of academic achievement) and identifying strategies for implementing purposeful assessment measures that are age and level appropriate for bilingual education students	P.Types of Assessment; ELA.Types of Assessment; P.Using Assessment to Adjust Instruction	Covered	207	3	22	2	Covered by 3 topics (207 questions, 3 materials, 22 cards, 2 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of different types of assessment (e.g., norm-referenced assessments, criterion-referenced assessments, standards-based language proficiency instruments, standardized achievement tests of overall mastery, performance-based assessment tools, peer assessments, self-assessments)	ELA.Types of Assessment	Covered	51	1	18	1	Covered by 1 topic (51 questions, 1 materials, 18 cards, 1 videos).
e. demonstrating knowledge of national and state requirements for identification and placement of students	ESL.ESL Program Process	Partially covered	1	1	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
f. demonstrating knowledge of the quality indicators (e.g., validity, reliability) of assessment instruments	P.Fair Assessment	Covered	21	1	6	1	Covered by 1 topic (21 questions, 1 materials, 6 cards, 1 videos).

SMR V.016 Understand various assessment issues and factors related to the assessment of bilingual education students.

72 Qs7 Materials26 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the challenges associated with assessing bilingual education students and identifying issues related to cultural and linguistic bias (e.g., unfamiliar images or references, unfamiliar test language or formats) and political, social, and psychological factors (e.g., effects of high-stakes accountability testing, categorization of students based on test results, test anxiety, limited testing experiences) that may affect assessment design, implementation, or results	ESL.Test-Taking Strategies	Partially covered	2	1	0	Partial coverage by 1 topic (2 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
b. demonstrating knowledge of assessment issues related to bilingual education students who have special needs and/or may be gifted and talented	P.Adaptations for Diversity - Gifted and Talented; ESL.Adaptations for Diversity - ELL and Special Programs; P.IDEA	Covered	40	3	16	Covered by 3 topics (40 questions, 3 materials, 16 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating awareness of standard and nonstandard accommodations on state standardized tests	ESL.Linguistic Accommodations; ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	21	2	8	Covered by 2 topics (21 questions, 2 materials, 8 cards, 0 videos).
d. identifying strategies for communicating assessment results to stakeholders	ESL.Communicating Assessment Results	Covered	9	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (9 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).

SMR V.017 Understand how to select, develop, adapt, and use various classroom assessment tools and techniques, analyze assessment results, and adjust instruction for bilingual education students based on assessment results.

25 Qs4 Materials7 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. recognizing how to select, develop, adapt, and use a variety of listening assessments, including language proficiency and performance-based assessment tools and techniques; analyze assessment results; and use this information to inform, evaluate, and adjust listening instruction for bilingual education students	ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	12	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
b. recognizing how to select, develop, adapt, and use a variety of speaking assessments, including language proficiency and performance-based assessment tools and techniques; analyze assessment results; and use this information to inform, evaluate, and adjust speaking instruction for bilingual education students	ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	12	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
c. recognizing how to select, develop, adapt, and use a variety of reading assessments, including language proficiency and performance-based assessment tools and techniques; analyze assessment results; and use this information to inform, evaluate, and adjust reading instruction for bilingual education students	ELA.ELL Assessment - Reading Comprehension; ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	24	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (24 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. recognizing how to select, develop, adapt, and use a variety of writing assessments, including language proficiency and performance-based assessment tools and techniques; analyze assessment results; and use this information to inform, evaluate, and adjust writing instruction for bilingual education students	ESL.Assessment Adjustments	Covered	12	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (12 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
e. recognizing how issues of bias may affect the selection, development, adaptation, and use of a variety of content assessments, including language proficiency and performance-based assessment tools and techniques; analyze assessment results; and use this information to inform, evaluate, and adjust content instruction for bilingual education students	ESL.Bilingual Assessments; ESL.Assessing ESL Skills	Partially covered	1	2	4	Partial coverage by 2 topics (1 questions, 2 materials, 4 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

PROFESSIONALISM (DOMAIN VI) Partially covered

SMR VI.018 Understand the legal and historical foundations of bilingual education.

35 Qs7 Materials42 Cards0 VideosCovered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of bilingual education in the United States	ESL.Types of Bilingual Programs Nationally	Covered	10	1	7	Covered by 1 topic (10 questions, 1 materials, 7 cards, 0 videos).
b. demonstrating knowledge of characteristics, goals, and research on the effectiveness of major models of bilingual education (e.g., dual-language enrichment programs, late-exit transitional bilingual education, early-exit transitional bilingual education, sheltered immersion)	ESL.Types of Bilingual Programs Globally; ESL.Types of Bilingual Programs Nationally; ESL.Types of ESL Programs; ESL.History of Bilingual Programs - Court Cases	Covered	30	4	31	Covered by 4 topics (30 questions, 4 materials, 31 cards, 0 videos).
c. demonstrating knowledge of the history of laws and policies related to the field of bilingual education and the impact of legislation (e.g., Brown v. Board of Education, Lau v. Nichols, Castañeda v. Pickard, Diana v. California State Board of Education) on bilingual education programs	ESL.History of ESL Programs Nationally; ESL.History of Bilingual Programs Nationally	Covered	2	2	13	Covered by 2 topics (2 questions, 2 materials, 13 cards, 0 videos).
d. demonstrating knowledge of historical and current trends and issues in bilingual education and analyzing how they affect public policy and advocacy issues with respect to bilingual education programs	ESL.Current Issues and Trends; ESL.History of ESL Programs Nationally; ESL.History of Bilingual Programs - Court Cases	Covered	12	3	14	Covered by 3 topics (12 questions, 3 materials, 14 cards, 0 videos).

SMR VI.019 Understand the bilingual education teacher's role as a professional within a discipline.

53 Qs4 Materials5 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. identifying strategies for gaining, analyzing, and reflecting on one's own linguistic and cultural competence and professional knowledge (e.g., establishing professional goals, pursuing professional growth opportunities in the field of bilingual education)	P.Effect of Teacher Attitudes on Students	Covered	8	1	0	Covered by 1 topic (8 questions, 1 materials, 0 cards, 0 videos).
b. identifying strategies for locating and using resources for professional improvement (e.g., participating in and accessing the resources of professional organizations)	P.Professional Development	Covered	34	1	2	Covered by 1 topic (34 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos).
c. identifying strategies for serving as a professional bilingual education resource in the educational community (e.g., modeling effective bilingual education instructional practices, planning and implementing professional bilingual education experiences for colleagues)	ESL.ESL Teacher Roles at Campus	Partially covered	4	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (4 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.
d. demonstrating knowledge of collaborative teaching models (e.g., team teaching) and identifying strategies for involving colleagues to provide comprehensive, challenging educational opportunities for bilingual education students	P.Collaborative Teaching Models	Partially covered	7	1	1	Partial coverage by 1 topic (7 questions, 1 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

SMR VI.020 Understand how to serve as a resource and advocate for bilingual education students and how to build effective partnerships with bilingual education students' families and communities to support students' language development and academic achievement.

57 Qs5 Materials5 Cards0 VideosPartially covered

Official Competency	Matching 240 Topics	Alignment	Qs	Mats	Cards	Notes
a. demonstrating knowledge of school and community resources available to bilingual education students and their families and identifying strategies for serving as a language and education resource for students and their families in the school and community	ESL.Family and Community Involvement; P.Collaboration with the Community	Covered	47	2	1	Covered by 2 topics (47 questions, 2 materials, 1 cards, 0 videos).
b. identifying strategies for serving as an advocate for bilingual education students and their families in various school contexts (e.g., ensuring equitable access to academic resources and instructional technology), including advocating for and promoting bilingualism/multilingualism with students, colleagues, and community members	ESL.Family and Community Involvement; ESL.ESL Teacher Roles at Campus	Covered	31	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (31 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
c. recognizing the important role that families play in bilingual education students' development and identifying strategies for effectively communicating and building partnerships with bilingual education students' families and for involving families in the classroom and school (e.g., providing opportunities for families to contribute their knowledge and expertise) to support students' language development and academic achievement	ESL.Characteristics of Effective Methods - Bilingual; ESL.Family and Community Involvement	Covered	32	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
d. identifying the benefits of and strategies for building partnerships with bilingual education students' communities to support students' language development and academic achievement	ESL.Characteristics of Effective Methods - Bilingual; ESL.Family and Community Involvement	Covered	32	2	3	Covered by 2 topics (32 questions, 2 materials, 3 cards, 0 videos).
e. identifying strategies for seeking out policy, procedures, and resources to support bilingual programs	ESL.Advocacy of Bilingual Programs Nationally	Partially covered	1	1	2	Partial coverage by 1 topic (1 questions, 1 materials, 2 cards, 0 videos); limited supporting content.

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