EDU 5820 - Sheltered English Instruction

Credits: 4

In recent years, classrooms across Massachusetts and the United States have welcomed large numbers of English learners (ELs), students who are learning English in the context of school. ELs require effective content instruction to achieve academic success as they prepare for their futures in the modern 21st century global economy. Research-based strategies for supporting ELs will be practiced and analyzed, and students will have opportunities for feedback and reflection. Upon successful completion of this course, participating teachers will receive the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement. An overall course grade of B- or better is required to be eligible for the SEI Teacher Endorsement. All core academic teachers responsible for the education of one or more ELs in public schools are required to earn the SEI Teacher Endorsement. This course requires a pre-practicum experience in a classroom with at least 15% ELs. (This course requires at least 45 hours of synchronous instruction.) Field based experience is required.