SEI Endorsement Course

This course will provide students with techniques and strategies of curriculum design to meet the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse students at different levels of English proficiency. It will focus on sheltered English immersion (SEI) for a variety of English proficiency levels and content areas. Participants will explore the role of culture in second language teaching and learning and gain knowledge of the laws and regulations that protect English learners (ELs) in Massachusetts schools. Course participants will use the current curricular standards for ELs for their grade level(s) and subject area(s). This course provides endorsement for Massachusetts Elementary and Secondary Education sheltered English immersion. Field experience is required. Offered annually.