Passing the English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental TExES Exam

Preface Acknowledgments About the Author Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions 1. Welcome! Overview of TExES Learner-Centered Domains and Competencies Idealistic Teaching: A skills or an Art? Getting Started The "Guess My Favorite" Feature Section II: Domains and Competencies for the Supplemental English as a Second Language TExES Exam 2. Understanding Fundamental Langauge Concepts and the Structure and conventions of the English Langauge Domain I: Langauge Concepts and Langauge Acquisition domain Key Concepts: Langauge Concepts, Language Acquisition, and INterrelatedness of L1 and L2 Development Competency: 001 The ESL Teacher KNows How to... Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 3. First and Second Langauge Acquisition and the Interrelatedness of L1 and L2 Learners Domain I: Language Concepts and Langauge Acquisition Domain Key Concepts: Language Concepts, Language Acquisition, and Interrelatedness of L1 and L2 Development Competency: 002 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 4. Understanding and Applying ESL Teaching Methods for Developmentally Appropriate Instruction Domain I: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition Domain Key Concepts: Language Concepts, Language Acquisition, and Interrelatedness of L1 and L2 Development Competency: 002 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 5. Promoting Students' communicative Language Development in English Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 004 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 6. Promoting Students' Literacy Development in English Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 005 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 7. Promoting Students' Content Area Learning, Academic - Langauge Development, and Achievement Across the Curriculum Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 006 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 8. Understanding Formal and Informal Assessment Procedures and Instruments Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 007 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 9. Promoting Student Performance in English Language Arts and Reading Domain III: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness and Family and Community Involvement Domain Key Concepts: Foundations, Research, and Types of ESL Programs, An Effective Multicultural and Multilingual Learning Environment, and Serving as an Advocate for ESL Students and their Families through Community Involvement Competency: 008 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember 10. Understanding Factors and Strategies that Affect ESL Students' Learnign in a Multicultural and Multilingual Environment Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 009 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites 11. Serving as an Advocate and Facilitator for ESL and Their Families Important Points to Remember Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain Key Concepts: ESL Instruction and Assessment, Effective Research - Based Literacy Strategies, Oral and Written Communication Skills Across the Curriculum Competency: 010 The ESL Teacher Knows How to . . . Guess My Favorites Important Points to Remember Section III: The Real Deal: Practical Application 12. Test-Taking Strategies: Pay Close Attention The Testing Session: General Overview Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills The Dot Game: A Psychological and Time Management Strategy The Dog and Star Game: A Decision-Making Strategy Multiple-Multiples: To Maximize Success, Always Use the Process Steps in the Process Key Words and Themes: "Sherrys" Revisited The Ideal ESL Teacher Strategy Summary 13. Creating a Personal Success Plan Tips for Those Who Have Not Been Successful on the Exam . . . Yet The Elaine Wilmore 5-C Plan Tips for Out-of-State Future Texas ESL Teachers Everyone, Texans and NonTexans Alike Mantras Those Testing on a Computer From Now Until the Week You Test The Week You Test What To Do, and Not To Do, the Night Before the Test What To Do, and Not To Do, the Morning of the Test Living Your Life After the Test 14. After Your Pass the Test: Forever and Ever, Amen Actually Becoming Certified Knock the Top Out of It! 15. Suggested Additional Reading Read and Learn! Domain I: Language Concepts and Language Acquisition Domain II: ESL Instruction and Assessment Domain III: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness and Family and Community Involvement Appendix A: Texas Education Code English Langauge Proficiency Standards Appendix B: Texas Adminstrative Code References