Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. New Mexico TESOL teachers shall draw on
their knowledge of human development as mediated by language and culture and
their relationships with students to understand their students' knowledge,
skills, interests, aspirations, and values.
(1) The teacher shall recognize and accept
the student's primary or home language as a valid system of
communication.
(2) The teacher
shall know the effects of cultural and social variables on the students'
general level of development and socialization.
(3) The teacher shall understand the
cultural, linguistic, and societal factors that contribute to the lifestyles of
various peoples which determine both their uniqueness and their
interrelationships in a pluralistic society.
(4) The teacher shall know about
differentiation of learning and be able to access resources and facilitate
inclusive learning for all students, including English language
learners.
B. New Mexico
TESOL teachers shall draw on their knowledge of language acquisition and
language development to understand the process by which students learn both
their first and second languages and additional languages.
(1) The teacher shall have knowledge of first
and second language acquisition and language development, including:
(a) developmental stages;
(b) variability in learners'
language;
(c) the role of input and
attitudes;
(d) learning styles and
strategies;
(e) language transfer;
and
(f) the differences between
academic, social, and instructional language.
(2) The teacher shall demonstrate knowledge
of receptive and expressive language through the four domains of language:
speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
(3) The teacher shall have knowledge of
language universals and shall be able to apply knowledge of phonology,
morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics.
(4) The teacher shall understand the
integrated nature of cognitive and affective language development.
(5) The teacher shall respect vernaculars,
including social and regional varieties of English.
(6) The teacher shall respect the students
they are serving.
C. New
Mexico TESOL teachers shall be knowledgeable about and sensitive to the
dynamics of culture in general, and to their students' cultures in particular.
This shall enable the teacher to structure a successful academic experience for
students using culturally and linguistically responsive instruction.
(1) The teacher shall recognize the funds of
knowledge students bring to the classroom and regards the linguistic, cultural,
experiential, and social-emotional experiences of each student as
assets.
(2) The teacher shall
recognize and respect the culture, history, and contributions of each student's
ancestry.
(3) The teacher shall
model the value of cultural diversity and validate the contemporary life styles
of diverse cultural groups.
D. New Mexico TESOL teachers shall be models
of language proficiency and draw on comprehensive command of subject matter, of
language(s) of instruction and their relationship to each other to establish
goals, design curricula and instruction, and facilitate student learning.
(1) The teacher shall demonstrate proficiency
in English literacy at a level commensurate with the teacher's role as a
language model.
(2) The teacher
shall have knowledge of the nature of the English language and demonstrate
knowledge of English phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and
pragmatics.
(3) The teacher shall
have knowledge of the department-approved English language development
standards and be able to use them in instruction.
(4) The teacher shall understand and apply
second language acquisition theories and methods for teaching speaking,
listening, reading and writing.
(5)
The teacher shall know how to set expectations for language use based on
students' developing English proficiency levels.
(6) The teacher shall use a variety of
strategies to help students listen, read, comprehend, and produce oral and
written output in English.
(7) The
teacher shall demonstrate knowledge of the English language development
instructional component of bilingual education.
E. New Mexico TESOL teachers shall use a
variety of approaches that allow students to confront, explore, and understand
important and challenging concepts, topics, and issues in meaningful ways. The
teacher shall provide multiple paths to help students develop language
proficiency and strengthen understanding of the pertinent disciplines. The
teacher shall effectively use the English language to enhance subject-matter
learning.
(1) The teacher shall develop a
large repertoire of active teaching and learning strategies appropriate to
distinct learning styles and developmental levels of students, including
English language learners.
(2) The
teacher shall develop a knowledge base and teaching strategies related to the
basic elements and methodologies appropriate to the development of literacy and
content area knowledge.
(3) The
teacher shall demonstrate an ability to utilize innovative, communicative-based
teaching techniques to enhance the language acquisition process.
(4) The teacher shall select, adapt, create,
and use rich and varied age-appropriate instructional resources that meet the
development needs of students.
(5)
The teacher shall know procedures for identifying biases and deficiencies in
existing curriculum and strategies to modify it to address student linguistic,
cultural, and developmental needs.
(6) The teacher shall know strategies to
develop, acquire, adapt, and evaluate materials appropriate to the English
language program.
(7) The teacher
shall explore, evaluate, and use technology including applications, tools,
educational software, and assorted documentation for culturally and
linguistically diverse students.
(8) The teacher shall create a secure
learning environment that establishes a caring, inclusive, safe, and
linguistically and culturally rich community of learners where students take
intellectual risks and work both independently and collaboratively.
(9) The teacher shall demonstrate knowledge
of and apply culturally and linguistically responsive management techniques
appropriate to classrooms.
(10) The
teacher shall create a climate of high expectations for all students, including
English language learners.
(11) The
teacher shall create a secure learning atmosphere that leads to a low affective
filter in order to facilitate a risk-taking environment.
(12) The teacher shall create meaningful
curricula with materials and activities that foster critical thinking
skills.
F. New Mexico
TESOL teachers shall employ a variety of assessment methods to obtain useful
information about student learning and development to inform instruction and to
assist students in reflecting on their own progress.
(1) The teacher shall understand the
principles and theories of second language assessment.
(2) The teacher shall be able to administer
language assessments, interpret results, and incorporate them into
instruction.
(3) The teacher shall
recognize potential linguistic and cultural biases in assessment instruments
including standardized tests.
(4)
The teacher shall utilize alternative assessment measures including portfolio
and authentic assessments.
G. New Mexico TESOL teachers shall regularly
analyze, evaluate, and strengthen the effectiveness and quality of their
practice.
(1) The teacher shall develop the
ability to self-monitor and self-reflect on teaching strategies, value systems,
and beliefs as they relate to students and seeks opportunities to strengthen
these skills.
(2) The teacher shall
continuously assesses and adjust his or her own language usage in the classroom
in order to maximize student comprehension and verbal participation.
H. New Mexico TESOL teachers shall
create partnerships with families that enhance the educational experience of
students.
(1) The teacher shall demonstrate
the ability to guide families to be active participants in their child's
education.
(2) The teacher shall
develop the ability to identify and utilize available community
resources.
(3) The teacher shall
demonstrate the ability to involve families within the school
environment.
I. New
Mexico TESOL teachers shall contribute to the growth and development of their
colleagues, their school, and the advancement of knowledge in their field.
(1) The teacher shall demonstrate awareness
of the need to actively seek and participate in professional growth activities
for English language learners (e.g. workshops, coursework, and
research).
(2) The teacher shall
demonstrate knowledge of the legal obligations concerning the education of
identified English language learners in New Mexico and in the United
States.
(3) The teacher shall
demonstrate knowledge of the different theories and philosophies related to
English language learner programs.
(4) The teacher shall demonstrate knowledge
of the history of English language learner programs in New Mexico and the
United States.
(5) The teacher
shall demonstrate knowledge of the importance of advocating for English
language learner programs with parents, families, community members, teachers,
support staff, and administrators.
(6) The teacher shall demonstrate knowledge
of current trends related to the education of culturally and linguistically
diverse students.
(7) The teacher
shall demonstrate knowledge of the ability to collaborate with all other
education professionals.
