Supporting Explanation Candidates know, understand, and use concepts from a variety of research-based second language teaching strategies and methods. Candidates select appropriate techniques for instructional purposes. Candidates understand legal processes, mandates and policies which have had an impact on the development of the English language teaching field. They understand and can interpret the state and federal roles in determining school district's compliance with state and federal guidelines. Furthermore, they are aware how the structure of an English language teaching program can affect teaching and learning within that program.
Candidates avail themselves of professional growth opportunities.
They accept and embrace the role of English language teaching advocate and resource person in their educational institutions. Rubric for Standard 5.a. These rubrics are additive. Performance Indicator Approaches Standard Meets standard Exceeds standard 5.a.1. Candidates study different well-established teaching methodologies and theories in their historical contexts, and understand research which has resulted in the evolution of those methodologies.