Description
With English learners projected to make up a quarter of the public school population by 2025, it’s vital that all teachers — not just ESL teachers — become proficient in instructional methods that allow English learners to progress academically while developing proficiency in English.
This course, taught by Allison Hand, introduces participants to Sheltered Instruction, which uses course content as a vehicle for teaching language and which is considered to be an essential component of any program for English learners. Ms. Hand answers the following questions about Sheltered Instruction:
Who are our English learners?
- What is Sheltered Instruction?
- Why do we use Sheltered Instruction in all classrooms?
- What are the goals of Sheltered Instruction?
- How do people acquire a second language?
- How do I apply this information in my classroom?
Wanda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It is informative.
Nino Jose – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Language acquisition is a challenge to the content subject teachers but it is manageable.
Levi – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I would rate my online course on Sheltered Instruction highly for its effectiveness in providing practical strategies to support English language learners in my classroom. The course clearly explained how to make academic content more accessible through scaffolding, visual aids, and language support, all while maintaining grade-level rigor. The examples and resources provided were relevant and applicable to my teaching. However, I would have appreciated more interactive components or real-world case studies to deepen my understanding. Overall, the course gave me valuable tools to help make content comprehensible and foster language development for all students.
Cathy – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Provided great detailed information and examples.
Angela “Paige” – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This was an informative easy to apply to everyday teaching activities.
DEANDRIA – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
short a sweet
Lillie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It is needed in all classrooms.
Dawn – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The content needs updating. The new terminology is CBLI (content based language instruction).
NIKO – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The ‘Sheltered Instruction’ course has been incredibly valuable in helping me understand how to make content more accessible for English language learners (ELLs) and diverse students. One of the key takeaways is how important it is to integrate language development with content instruction, ensuring that all students can engage with the material, no matter their proficiency level. I’ve learned strategies like scaffolding, using visuals, and incorporating cooperative learning, which will help my students better comprehend and retain the content. What I find most practical is how the course emphasizes the need to constantly check for understanding and adjust instruction to meet students where they are. It also encourages the use of multiple modalities—visual, auditory, and kinesthetic—which I think is crucial in an art classroom where students benefit from hands-on learning. Overall, it’s given me concrete tools to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Rhonda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good information
Aris – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course provide significant knowledge to the teachers on what to do in the classroom. It is well explained and very comprehensive.
Yolanda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
this was very informative
Thefarro – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative.
Tiffini – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
great
Kristine Abigail – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
I think it fosters an inclusive and supportive classroom environment by encouraging active participation, collaboration, and culturally responsive teaching, which can help reduce the affective filter for ELLs. This makes it a valuable tool in classrooms with diverse learners, allowing students of varying language abilities to access the curriculum while feeling supported in their learning journey.
Delois – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was a good course and information that I can use.
Sebrina – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course served as a refresher for me. I found the information helpful.
Lauren – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very useful
Courtney – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great Course!
Manuel – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great course.
Rhonda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
great
Alecia – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Glenda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
learned much from this course…
Jennifer – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
Vada – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
All was good.
Stephanie – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was great
Joshua – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great
mohsen – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
good
Crytsal – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
none
Glenda – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Patricia – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was very helpful
Angel – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
its ok
Gaile – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Denise – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Joseph – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Direct an to the point
Glynis – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Informative
LaDonna – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It was helpful
Carla – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
None
JeanAnn – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good information….. way too long.
Robin – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
gave great examples
Viridiana – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Carla – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
This course provided me with knowledge on how to assist ESL students with accessing the curriculum.
Sharon – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative
Tabitha – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The was very interesting.
Fred – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Informative.
Lindsey – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Sharon – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
It is helpful to learn how to teach English language learners by learning strategies to use in the classroom.
Sherry – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
The presenter was very knowledgeable.
Artis – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Fantastic content
Judith – BEAUMONT ISD (verified owner) –
Good for classroom