Domain 5. Professionalism
In order to satisfy the TESOL/NCATE standards for the Professionalism domain, "Candidates keep current with new instructional techniques, research results, advances in the ESL field, and education policy issues and demonstrate knowledge of the history of ESL teaching. They use such information to reflect on and improve their instruction and assessment practices. Candidates work collaboratively with school staff and the community to improve the learning
environment, provide support, and advocate for ELLs and their families."
I have demonstrated that I satisfied the requirements for the Domain 5 standards through the pieces below I've completed in the Professionalism relevant field.
Standard 5.a. ESL Research and History
"Candidates demonstrate knowledge of history, research, educational public policy, and current practice in the field of ESL teaching and apply this knowledge to inform teaching and learning."
Standard 5.b. Professional Development, Partnerships, and Advocacy
"Candidates take advantage of professional growth opportunities and demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with colleagues and students’ families, serve as community resources, and advocate for ELLs."
environment, provide support, and advocate for ELLs and their families."
I have demonstrated that I satisfied the requirements for the Domain 5 standards through the pieces below I've completed in the Professionalism relevant field.
Standard 5.a. ESL Research and History
"Candidates demonstrate knowledge of history, research, educational public policy, and current practice in the field of ESL teaching and apply this knowledge to inform teaching and learning."
- Research Project: Views and Perceptions about native speaking English teachers (NSETs) and nonnative speaking English teachers (NNSETs)
- Academic English Program (AEP) Observation
Standard 5.b. Professional Development, Partnerships, and Advocacy
"Candidates take advantage of professional growth opportunities and demonstrate the ability to build partnerships with colleagues and students’ families, serve as community resources, and advocate for ELLs."