ELL Endorsement Prep Domains of Study

Areas of Study Within the
Endorsement Preparation Program, English Language Learning (PreK–12)

The WGU Endorsement Preparation Program, English Language Learning (PreK–12) program content is based on research on effective instruction as well as national and state standards. It provides the knowledge and skills that enable teachers to teach effectively in diverse classrooms. The English Language Learning program content and training processes are consistent with the accountability intent of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and aligned with TESOL standards. The program is focused on the preparation of highly qualified teachers. As described in the federal legislation, a highly qualified teacher is one who not only possesses full state certification, but also has solid content knowledge of the subject(s) he or she teaches.

The following section includes the larger domains of knowledge, which are then followed by the subject-specific subdomains of knowledge.

English Language Learning Content Domain

This domain includes content in the following areas:

Culture
Focuses on the nature and role of culture and the importance of cultural groups and cultural identity.

Language Production Acquisition
Focuses on describing and understanding language and the development of language. It includes the study of acquisition theory, grammar, and applied phonetics.

Planning, Managing, and Implementing Instruction
Focuses on a variety of philosophies and grade levels of English Language Learner (ELL) instruction. It includes the study of ELL listening and speaking, ELL reading and writing, specially designed academic instruction in English (SDAIE), and specific issues for various grade level instruction.

Assessment
Focuses on issues central to assessment in the ELL environment.

Field Experience in ELL

Professionalism
Focuses on creating advocacy, partnerships, collaboration, models and ELL laws and regulations.

Subject Specific Pedagogy: ELL