Standards for Teachers of English as a New Language
Standard 1:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) understand the process of language acquisition and development and the role this process plays in their students’ educational experience.
Standard 2:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) recognize that the students’ primary culture plays a crucial role in the adaptation to the United States culture.
Standard 3:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) understand students’ cognitive, affective, psychological, social, and cultural development and background.
Standard 4:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) understand how to facilitate instruction by creating a supportive environmental and implementing the appropriate activities that promote optimal learning for English Language Learners (ELLs)
Standard 5:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) collaborate effectively to maximize student learning.
Standard 6:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) are able to effectively use formal and informal assessment strategies that include methods to promote the development of the learner.
Standard 7:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) are reflective practitioners who actively seek opportunities for professional development.
Standard 8:
Teachers of English as a New Language (ENL) promote acceptance and understanding of culture and language diversity in the community and in the school.
For a complete list of teacher performances, knowledge, and dispositions for each standard, contact the Office of Educator Licensing & Development at 317-232-9010.
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