TITLE 6 PRIMARY
AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
CHAPTER 64 SCHOOL
PERSONNEL - COMPETENCIES FOR LICENSURE
PART 11 TESOL COMPETENCIES
6.64.11.1 ISSUING AGENCY: Public Education Department, hereinafter the department.
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6.64.11.2 SCOPE: All persons seeking a licensure endorsement
in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).
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6.64.11.3 STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 22-2-1, 22-2-2, and 22-10A-3 NMSA 1978.
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6.64.11.4 DURATION: Permanent.
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6.64.11.5 EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2022, unless a later date is cited in the history note at the end of a section.
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6.64.11.6 OBJECTIVE: To establish the requirements and key competencies for licensure endorsements in TESOL.
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6.64.11.7 DEFINITIONS:
A. “Content knowledge assessment” means the collection of department-adopted assessments taken to demonstrate competency in a particular endorsement area by individuals seeking to add an endorsement to an initial or existing license.
B. “English language proficiency examination” means a
department-approved assessment for evaluating a teacher’s proficiency in
English.
C. “Key competencies” means the set of knowledge and skills defined in 6.64.11.9 NMAC.
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6.64.11.8 TESTING AND COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS:
A. Teacher candidates seeking to add a TESOL endorsement to an initial level 1 license shall meet the following requirements:
(1) pass the content knowledge assessment in TESOL or a department-approved licensure test in TESOL from another state; and
(2) complete
a minimum of 24 hours in TESOL
coursework in alignment with the key competencies defined in 6.64.11.9 NMAC:
(a) Six
hours shall be in one language other than English or any combination of
coursework in applied linguistics, second
language acquisition, or second language teaching methodology.
(b) 12
hours shall be upper division or post-baccalaureate credits in alignment with
the key competencies defined in 6.64.11.9 NMAC.
B. Teachers seeking to add a TESOL
endorsement to an existing license shall meet either the requirements of
Paragraph (1) of Subsection B of 6.64.11.8 NMAC or the requirements of
Paragraph (2) of Subsection B of 6.64.11.8 NMAC.
(1) The
first option shall include the following:
(a) pass
the content knowledge assessment in TESOL, a department-approved licensure test
in TESOL from another state, or a predecessor New Mexico teacher licensure
examination in TESOL; and
(b) earn
12 semester hours of credit in TESOL.
(i) Six hours shall be in one language
other than English or any combination of coursework in applied linguistics, second language acquisition, or second/foreign
language teaching methodology.
(ii) Six
hours shall be upper division or post-baccalaureate credits in alignment with
the key competencies defined in 6.64.11.9 NMAC.
(2) The
second option shall include the following: earn a minimum of 24 semester hours
of credit in TESOL in alignment with the key competencies defined in 6.64.11.9
NMAC.
(a) Six
hours shall be in one language other than English or any combination of
coursework in applied linguistics, second
language acquisition, or second/foreign language teaching methodology.
(b) 12 hours shall be upper division or
post-baccalaureate credits in alignment with the key competencies defined in
6.64.11.9 NMAC.
C. Licensed teachers with TESOL certification from the
national board for professional learning standards shall pass the content
knowledge assessment in TESOL or
a department-approved licensure test in TESOL from another state.
D. Teachers with a
reciprocal license from a country outside the United States shall meet the
following testing and coursework requirements:
(1) pass
the content knowledge assessment in TESOL;
(2) earn
a minimum of 24 semester hours of credit in TESOL; and
(3) pass
an English language proficiency examination.
E. Teacher candidates seeking to waive credit hours in
one language other than English shall provide documentation that the candidate:
(1) has passed the language proficiency examination(s) for bilingual education in Spanish; or
(2) has passed the language proficiency
examination for any language other than English; or
(3) holds
a Native American language and culture certification pursuant to 6.63.14 NMAC;
or
(4) holds
a New Mexico diploma of excellence with the state seal of
bilingualism-biliteracy in a language other than English or its equivalent from
another state; or
(5) holds
either a bachelor of arts or science degree, master of
arts or science degree, or doctorate degree in a language other than English
from an accredited college or university outside the United States.
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6.64.11.9 COMPETENCIES FOR ENTRY-LEVEL TESOL TEACHERS:
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.
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6.64.11.10 IMPLEMENTATION: Institutions of higher education that prepare teachers shall deliver the key competencies in a department-approved endorsement program within a range of 24 to 36 semester hours of credit. For persons with secondary and pre K-12 licenses, a minimum of 12 semester hours must be upper division credit.
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HISTORY OF 6.64.11 NMAC:
6.64.11 NMAC, TESOL Competencies, filed 9/29/2000, was repealed and replaced by 6.64.11 NMAC, TESOL Competencies, effective 7/1/2022.