ABE 23 - ESOL 1: Low Beginning

11 Credits

Designed for adults who may not be literate in any language and/or who have extremely limited proficiency in the English language. Integrates the instruction of listening, speaking, reading, writing and technology skills. ESOL 1 is equivalent to CASAS scores between 184-196.

Instructor Permission Required Yes
Fees

Quarters Typically Offered
Designed to Serve This course is designed to serve ESOL students whose English proficiency is at the low beginning level (CASAS scores between 184-196).
Active Date 20250401T11:35:15

Grading Basis BEdA
Variable Credit Yes Range 1-11
OEE Yes
Class Limit 35
Shared Learning Environment Yes
Contact Hours: Lecture 121
Total Contact Hours 121
Degree Distributions:
Course Outline

Entrance assessment of existing skill level.
Introduction to and mastery of Level 1 Exit criteria and SLOs through class assignments, small group work and lecture.
Exit assessment of existing skill level.

Student Learning Outcomes
ESOL 1 S/L.1
Ask/answer questions and converse with a partner with some hesitation and support using familiar vocabulary, clarification language, and comprehensible phrases/sentences, intonation, and word order.

ESOL 1 S/L.2
Use simple words, phrases, and short comprehensible sentences to talk about a familiar topic prepared in advance using notes or organizer.

ESOL 1 S/L.3
Demonstrate ability to comprehend oral class content and follow simple instructions to complete tasks and meet classroom expectations.

ESOL 1 W.1
Write 6+ original sentences on a topic covered in class using direct assistance, provided prompts, brainstorming, and organization strategies.

ESOL 1 W.2
Use instructor feedback, checklists, and rubrics to identify and correct errors.

ESOL 1 R.1
Read and respond to a range of texts (single to multi-paragraph) with direct assistance.

ESOL 1 R.2
Apply context-appropriate active reading strategies to answer questions using evidence from a text with direct assistance.

ESOL 1 R.3
Read simple texts aloud using phonemic awareness for new vocabulary.

ESOL 1 T.1
Complete essential school-related tasks using a computer keyboard and mouse and navigate Canvas with limited assistance.

ESOL 1 T.2
Demonstrate ability to state personal educational and/or career goals and identify relevant campus resources with assistance.