TESL 417 Sheltered English Instruction
Successful completion of this course can qualify you for Massachusetts Sheltered English Instruction (SEI) Endorsement. For pre-service teachers in core subject areas, the course will build your skills, confidence, and familiarity with research-proven practices for working with English Language Learner (ELL) students. You will cover the social, cultural, familial, and academic factors that affect learning. You will learn strategies for sheltering content for ELLs and, using WIDA language standards, you will explore the link between oral language and student learning of academic language and literacy skills. This course was created for candidates working toward their first initial teaching license in a core subject area and is not intended for incumbent, already-licensed teachers.