EDU 552: Sheltered English Immersion

This course introduces and assesses the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Standards required for by the SEI Endorsement for teacher licensure in Massachusetts. The course provides prospective teachers with theoretical, cultural, political, linguistic, and instructional tools to promote the academic and language development of English language learners. Topics will include federal and state laws/regulations related to ELL students; cultural considerations in the classroom; student and family diversity; theories about second language acquisition; basic structures and functions of language, SEI program principles and typologies, oral and written academic language development; instructional practices for different levels of learners across the content areas; differentiating for learning needs, collaboration with other professionals, families, and communities. To help you see SEI strategies in practice, you will complete a Prepracticum experience in an ELL classroom. Twenty (20) ESE mandated, pre-practicum hours are required for this course; observations sites will be arranged by CVPA faculty with discussion prompts provided by course instructor.

Class #13331 Course information

Topic: SEI

3.00 credits
Section 7501: Graduate Seminar
Class: #13331

Fall 2024 14-week session
Sep 4, 2024 - Dec 18, 2024
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Cost: 
$
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MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 5:00PM EDT - 8:00PM EDT

Attention Students: This Fall 2024 course section will meet in person 1x per week and then will meet online Synchronously the next week, alternating according; please review the course syllabus. Contact the STEM Education & Teacher Development Department if you have any questions. Thank you.

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