English Language Learners Capstone Project
Madigan, Chloe
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2017-06-15
Abstract
This capstone explores the connections between a personal teaching philosophy and
the five domains of the TESOL standards. The philosophy centers around a culturally
inclusive, educational advocacy based approach to teaching English Language Learners
(ELLs). The subsequent breakdown of the five domains explores how these principles can
be applied through teachers’ understandings of language, culture, planning, assessment,
and professionalism. An emphasis is placed on strategies that best benefit ELL students,
including metalingual approaches to designing lesson plans, educational advocacy through
community and political engagement, and authentic assessment practices that serve to
close current achievement gaps. The concluding reflection aims to bridge these theoretical
claims with plans for future practice.