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

Keys to Certification and Language Proficient Learners

By: Elaine L. Wilmore

This book delivers fifteen chapters of relevant concepts and test-taking strategies to help you understand the domains and competencies represented in the ESL certification test.

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Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781452290485
Published By: Corwin
Year: 2014
Page Count: 168
Publication date: February 18, 2014

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Master the TExES with down-to-earth test prep strategies

Educators know that ESL certification is attainable if one understands the domains and competencies represented in the test and masters test prep skills. In her new book, Dr. Elaine Wilmore, known for popular and inspiring TExES preparation seminars, synthesizes her knowledge and experiences and gives readers a down-to-earth, practical approach to passing the ESL Supplemental Exam.

Written in a conversational tone, the book uses real examples to help readers connect theory with actual practice. In addition, the book offers:

Thorough discussions of relevant concepts related to specific domains and competencies
Tables and graphics for visual and kinesthetic learners
Chapter summaries that highlight “Important Points” and the author’s own “Guess My Favorites” learning tips
Test-taking strategies and sample exam questions

Fifteen substantial chapters will give you what you need to remove the mystery and relieve the pressures of preparing for the TExES exams. Give yourself a head start today!

“This book is a needed resource for anyone who is seeking ESL certification or who is already certified and seeks a refresher on how to help foreign language students be successful not only in acquiring the English Language but also in understanding the variety of content being taught in English.”
—Juan Carlos Hernandez, Bilingual Specialist
Ridgeview Elementary, TX

Key features

This book includes:

A thorough discussion of relevant concepts which relate to that domain and/or competency
Tables and figures geared for visual and kinesthetic learners
An "Important Points to Remember" chapter summary
Test-taking strategies
Sample exam questions

Author(s)

Elaine L. Wilmore

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Dr. Elaine Wilmore was a public school teacher, counselor, elementary, and middle school principal before she moved to higher education. She has extensive background in everything from Early Childhood Education to creating and leading doctoral programs. She currently serves as a Doctoral Dissertation Adviser for Nova Southeastern University. She also founded and is President of Elaine L. Wilmore Leadership Initiatives, which focuses on improving campus and district leadership to increase student performance. Elaine formerly served as a Professor, the Chair of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations and as the founding Doctoral Director at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She also served at Dallas Baptist University as Assistant Vice President for Educational Networking and Program Director for the M.Ed. and, again, the implementing director of the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership.

Prior to her position at Dallas Baptist University, Dr. Wilmore served as Special Assistant to the Dean for NCATE Accreditation, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and was the founder of all initial Educational Leadership graduate programs at UTA including the innovative field-based and grant funded Educational Leadership UTA, which received national acclaim, and the Scholars of Practice program. While at UTA she also served as Director of University Program Development where she developed and was the original Chair of the Faculty Governance Committee for the College of Education. Dr. Wilmore’s respect amongst those in higher education has led her to serve as a tenure reviewer in four states and a manuscript and proposal reviewer for many conferences and professional journals.

"I attended your workshop at College Station this past summer. I am happy to announce that I passed my certification exam the first time around! I am so excited and look forward to the future and what doors may open. Thank you for your strategies and your book!" - Elodia Witterstaetter, TX

Table of Contents

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

Reviews

"This book is a needed resource for anyone who is seeking ESL certification or who is already certified and seeks a refresher on how to help foreign language students be successful not only in acquiring the English Language but also in understanding the variety of content being taught in English."

Juan Carlos Hernandez, Bilingual Specialist
Ridgeview Elementary, TX

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