The most complex level of behaviors in the hierarchy is labeled as a
function. These behaviors are subdivided into less complex duties, which are further subdivided into tasks and where appropriate, into subtasks.
Hierarchy Numbering: 1.0 Function 1.1 Duty 1.1.1 Task 1.1.1.1 Subtask
1.0 Preparation 1.1 Become Familiar with the Lesson Content 1.1.1 Study Teacher Manual and Corresponding Student Manual 1.1.2 Study Student Workbook 1.1.3 Create or Reproduce Student Handouts, if Applicable 1.2 Prepare Expansion Activity to Compliment Lesson Content 1.2.1 Review Ideas Given in Teacher Manual 1.2.2 Research Ideas from Online Sources 1.2.3 Generate Expansion Activity 1.2.3.1 Choose or Develop a Learning Game or Activity 1.2.3.2 Create Corresponding Materials and/or Handouts 1.3 Prepare Devotion Materials 1.3.1 Pray for Guidance in Choosing Devotion Content 1.3.2 Consult the Bible for a Topically Appropriate Verse 1.3.3 Prepare Short Lesson Related to Verse 1.3.4 Prepare and Reproduce Student Devotion Handout 1.4 Write Lesson Plans 1.4.1 Organize Materials in Order of Presentation 1.4.2 Write Notes to Guide Lesson Presentation
2.0 Teaching 2.1 Write Applicable Verb Conjugation, Vocabulary Words or Other Pertinent Information on the Chalkboard Prior to Student Arrival 2.2 Review Homework from Previous Class 2.2.1 Monitor Students Performance as They Take Turns Reading Homework from Workbook 2.2.2 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.2.2.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.2.2.2 Correct Student Inflection 2.2.2.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.3 Introduce New Model Conversation Lesson 2.3.1 Read the Model Conversation from the Text 2.3.2 Explain New Vocabulary 2.3.2.1 Pronounce the Word 2.3.2.2 Define the Word 2.3.2.3 Spell the Word Phonetically on the Chalkboard 2.3.2.4 Teach Grammar/Spelling Rules, As Applicable 2.3.3 Monitor Students Performance as They Participate in Model Conversations 2.3.4 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.3.4.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.3.4.2 Correct Student Inflection 2.3.4.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.4 Attend Group Worship Time with all Classes 2.5 Introduce Expansion Activity 2.5.1 Explain How to Complete the Activity 2.5.2 Monitor Students Performance as They Participate in Expansion Activity 2.5.3 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.5.3.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.5.3.2 Correct Student Inflection 2.5.3.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.6 Assign Homework 2.6.1 Explain How to Complete the Homework 2.6.2 Answer Questions 2.7 Present Devotional Material 2.7.1 Read Bible Verse 2.7.2 Explain the Meaning of the Verse 2.7.3 Share Lesson Related to the Verse 2.8 Lead Prayer 2.8.1 Ask for Prayer Requests 2.8.2 Pray
3.0 Administrative Tasks 3.1 Maintain Attendance Records 3.1.1 Take Roll at Each Class Meeting 3.1.2 Contact Students that are Absent for Two Consecutive Weeks 3.1.3 Submit Attendance Records at End of School Year 3.2 Attend Staff Meetings and/or Workshops
ESL Teacher Essential Knowledge, Skills & Attitude Identification Specific abilities are necessary to successfully complete some of the identified tasks. This is a representative sample, not a complete list, of the knowledge, skills and attitudes that an ESL Teacher must utilize. 1.0 Preparation Duty Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 1.1 Become Familiar with the Lesson Content Strong reading comprehension skills Ability to cognitively manipulate information from multiple sources
1.0 Preparation 1.2 Prepare Expansion Activity to Compliment Lesson Content
2.0 Teaching 2.2 Review Homework from Previous Class Task Subtask Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 2.2.1 Monitor Students Performance as They Take Turns Reading Homework from Workbook Patience to listen attentively to each student Attention to detail to recognize student errors Knowledge of basic English grammar 2.2.2.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation Task Subtask Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 1.2.2 Research Ideas from Online Sources Ability to surf the internet 1.2.3 Generate Expansion Activity 1.2.3.1 Choose or Develop Learning Game or Activity Ability to match learning activities with lesson content Ability to create effective teaching materials from variable sources
1.2.3.2 Create Corresponding Materials and/or Handouts Ability to manufacture or reproduce learning materials using computer and/or copying equipment 2.2.2.2 Correct Student Inflection Knowledge of proper word pronunciation and inflection Appropriate technique for correcting student performance 2.2.2.3 Explain Grammar Principles Knowledge of grammar rules Ability to concisely explain grammar concepts Ability to generate applicable examples of grammar usage
2.0 Teaching 2.3 Introduce New Model Conversation Lesson Task Subtask Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 2.3.2 Explain New Vocabulary 2.3.2.3 Spell the Word Phonetically on the Chalkboard Neat, readable handwriting Knowledge of phonetic spelling rules
3.0 Administrative Tasks 3.1 Maintain Attendance Records Task Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes 3.1.1 Take Roll at Each Class Meeting 3.1.3 Submit Attendance Records at End of School Year Ability to consistently maintain accurate records Ability to meet deadlines
Appendix 1: Tabular Format of ESL Teacher Job/Task Hierarchy The tabular format is included in the analysis as an alternative to the outline presentation. Both formats contain the same data.
Function Duty Task Subtask 1.0 Preparation 1.1 Become Familiar with the Lesson Content 1.1.1 Study Teacher Manual and Corresponding Student Manual
1.1.2 Study Student Workbook
1.1.3 Create or Reproduce Student Handouts, If Applicable
1.2 Prepare Expansion Activity to Compliment Lesson Content 1.2.1 Review Ideas Given in Teacher Manual
1.2.2 Research Ideas from Online Sources
1.2.3 Generate Expansion Activity 1.2.3.1 Choose or Develop a Learning Game or Activity 1.2.3.2 Create Corresponding Materials and/or Handouts 1.3 Prepare Devotion Materials 1.3.1 Pray for Guidance in Choosing Devotion Content
1.3.2 Consult the Bible for a Topically Appropriate Verse
1.3.3 Prepare Short Lesson Related to Verse
1.3.4 Prepare and Reproduce Student Devotion Handout
1.4 Write Lesson Plans 1.4.1 Organize Materials in Order of Presentation
1.4.2 Write Notes to Guide Lesson Presentation
2.0 Teaching 2.1 Write Applicable Verb Conjugation, Vocabulary Words or Other Pertinent Information on the Chalkboard Prior to Student Arrival
Function Duty Task Subtask 2.0 Teaching 2.2 Review Homework from Previous Class 2.2.1 Monitor Students Performance as They Take Turns Reading Homework from Workbook
2.2.2 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.2.2.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.2.2.2 Correct Student Inflection 2.2.2.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.3 Introduce New Model Conversation 2.3.1 Read the Model Conversation from the Text
2.3.2 Explain New Vocabulary 2.3.2.1 Pronounce the Word 2.3.2.2 Define the Word 2.3.2.3 Spell the Word Phonetically on the Chalkboard 2.3.2.4 Teach Grammar/Spelling Rules, As Applicable 2.3.3 Monitor Students Performance as They Participate in Model Conversations
2.3.4 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.3.4.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.3.4.2 Correct Student Inflection 2.3.4.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.4 Attend Group Worship Time with all Classes
2.5 Introduce Expansion Activity 2.5.1 Explain How to Complete the Activity
2.5.2 Monitor Students Performance as They Participate in Expansion Activity
2.5.3 Correct Student Performance, When Applicable 2.5.3.1 Correct Vocabulary Word Pronunciation 2.5.3.2 Correct Student Inflection
Function Duty Task Subtask 2.0 Teaching 2.5.3.3 Explain Grammar Principles 2.6 Assign Homework 2.6.1 Explain How to Complete the Homework
2.6.2 Answer Questions
2.7 Present Devotional Material 2.7.1 Read Bible Verse
2.7.2 Explain the Meaning of the Verse
2.7.3 Share Lesson Related to the Verse
2.8 Lead Prayer 2.8.1 Ask for Prayer Request
2.8.2 Pray
3.0 Administrative Tasks 3.1 Maintain Attendance Records 3.1.1 Take Roll at Each Class Meeting
3.1.2 Contact Students that are Absent for Two Consecutive Weeks
3.1.3 Submit Attendance Records at End of School Year