Through this course, participants will gain knowledge and skills to
effectively instruct multilingual learners K-12. Participants will explore the social,
cultural, linguistic, and academic dimensions of learning and teaching. The
course is grounded in an asset-based perspective of language learners -
building on funds of knowledge and skills our students bring to the classroom. Readings,
class discussions, interactive group work and field work will provide
participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge to appropriately
shelter content instruction for diverse learners. Participants will prepare to
carry out their shared responsibility for students’ academic and language
development with enthusiasm and creativity. Successful completion of the course
qualifies an educator for the SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) endorsement
required for teacher licensure or re-licensure in Massachusetts.
- Instructor: VICTORIA WEED