Reimagining Preparation For Teachers Of Designated English Learners

All elementary, secondary, and special education teachers in Massachusetts seeking initial licensure are required to earn a sheltered English immersion (SEI) endorsement. This endorsement is intended to prepare educators to support designated English learners (ELs) in the content areas. However, the...

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Published in:Phi Delta Kappan 2023-10, Vol.105 (2), p.19-25
Main Author: Blitz, Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano & Emily
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bilingual education
Curriculum Development
Education policy
Educational Change
English as a second language instruction
English as a second language learning
English Language Learners
Learner Engagement
Second Language Instruction
Second language teachers
Secondary school students
Special education
Student teachers
Teacher Education
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Summary:All elementary, secondary, and special education teachers in Massachusetts seeking initial licensure are required to earn a sheltered English immersion (SEI) endorsement. This endorsement is intended to prepare educators to support designated English learners (ELs) in the content areas. However, the course does not reflect current theories of language development or Massachusetts policies about models of second language education. Jennifer Altavilla-Giordano and Emily Blitz explain how they reimagined the course to accomplish three goals: 1) establish a critical stance to SEI instruction, 2) increase the self-efficacy of pre-service teachers, and 3) inspire advocacy on behalf of designated ELs and families.
ISSN:0031-7217
1940-6487
DOI:10.1177/00317217231205936