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Sheltered English Immersion (SEI): Best Practices for English Learners

Equity & Diversity 15-hour PD courses Instructional Strategies

Non-Credit Course
15 Clock Hours

Course Description

This course is designed to help educators provide a high-quality and equitable educational experience for English learners (ELs) that values and nurtures cultural diversity. Whether in-person or virtually, course participants will discover how to provide meaningful and rigorous lessons and assessments while facilitating an environment in which the social and emotional needs of ELs are nurtured. Course participants will explore research-based effective educational practices based on ten guiding principles or language development to maximize the potential of Els in schools and beyond graduation.

Global Goals of the Course

To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of this course:

  1. To develop an understanding of the need for an equitable education for all English learners
  2. To examine current research-based instructional and assessment strategies for English learners
  3. To explore best practices of serving Els – including forming effective partnerships with families and community organizations
  4. To synthesize tools and resources designed to enhance learning and success of English learners

Reviews


By Sara Leef
Reviewed 9 months ago
I enjoyed the readings and all of the literature- and especially the videos

By Brandi Richmond
Reviewed 2 years ago
The new content, as well as what was reinforced by the articles and videos, was what I liked most about this class. The feedback from the instructor, as well as the offering of links for more resources from the instructor, was extremely helpful and helped me positively view this course.

By Michelle Clark
Reviewed 2 years ago
I really enjoyed the course and the instructor was great. She gave great feedback and was quick to respond with questions and responded very quickly to the assignments.

By Billi Jones
Reviewed 1 year ago
Jill did a wonderful job getting back to me very quickly. I was surprised by that and followed her links to learn even more. This was a great part of the class. Jill's advice was great, and her suggestions were well worth reading.

By Jessica Corwin
Reviewed 7 months ago
Jill was very responsive, kind and knowledgeable. Thank you!

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The course was great! The information was on point and the instructor was very supportive throughout the class.

Darek Radziszewski - River Forest, IL

I loved the enthusiasm the instructor brought to class every day, the overall course content, and the relevant assignments.

Max Zbilut - Kenosah, WI

The professor was very knowledgeable and helpful about the content area and had so many great ideas that I plan on using with my class this year and beyond. I was surprised at how many resources there are for outdoor education and how beneficial it is to kids.

Lori Chandler - Buffalo Grove, IL
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