Description
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:
- 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?
Presenter Bio
Allison Hand has 13 years of experience teaching, coaching, and providing professional development for ESL and Sheltered Instruction classrooms. She founded ETCetera Consulting, LLC in 2017 to continue her work providing quality professional development and instructional coaching with a focus on English learners. She worked for the state of Texas at Region 13 as a secondary instruction coach delivering professional development and guidance for teachers of second language learners. During her time with Region 13, she co-authored the ELPS Toolkit book and “ESL Academy,” a prep manual for teachers taking the state ESL exam. Prior to her work for the state, she taught for several years in ELA and Reading classrooms for ESL and language learning students at both the middle- and high-school levels. As a passionate advocate for her students, she moved into instructional coaching to share her knowledge with colleagues.
Allison earned a Master’s in Teacher Leadership from Lamar University and a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of New Mexico. She has had the opportunity to teach and present both in Texas and internationally.
Tish – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
It was very well outlined and designed for it to be easily followed and information retained.
Alma – DONNA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
Great information for sheltered instruction understanding
Jacob – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I thought it was great
Braydee – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
I enjoyed taking this course and I feel a lot more confident with sheltered instruction.
kellyn – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
great
Randy – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
Good
Vanessa – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
This course is so helpful for me since I will have ESL students in my classroom so this course helped me to prepare and to review my plans to change my teaching methods to accommodate the students’ level of understanding.
Briceidy – PORT NECHES-GROVES ISD (verified owner) –
very helpful