Structured English Immersion A Comprehensive Guide

`The strength of this book lies in its many strategies for English Immersion programs as well as help for the regular teacher as the English learner is mainstreamed. These strategies cover all grades, both elementary and secondary' - Nancy Law, Educational Consultant, Sacramento City Schools, California Structured English Immersion (SEI) offers Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) children an ideal format in which to learn. The goal is for these children to gain fluency in English as quickly as possible in a non-threatening setting and to move gradually into the mainstream. The author illustrates how SEI blends English grammar and vocabulary instruction with the teaching of content and provides concrete ideas and practical classroom examples for teachers and administrators who want to use SEI methodology. This book is very helpful not only to LEP teachers, but also to administrators who are responsible for setting up a program.

The strength of this book lies in its many strategies for English Immersion programs as well as help for the regular teacher as the English learner is mainstreamed. These strategies cover all grades, both elementary and secondary. Johanna Haver's material has great substance, both practical and effective. Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web. Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

"Haver′s Structured English Immersion excels in its directives to implement an effective SEI program from start to finish. While citing research and giving the pedagogical basis for SEI, Haver does not get mired in the theory―instead, heading directly towards the practice. This book is an excellent resource for those schools and districts struggling to implement the best SEI program for their LEP students." Education Leaders Council Weekly Policy Update, May 2003 Structured English Immersion (SEI) is an educational approach designed to teach English as a second language to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, ensuring they gain proficiency in English while also learning academic content. This method has been mandated in various states, requiring LEP students to receive instruction primarily in English unless they qualify for an exemption.

SEI originated from concepts of bilingual immersion programs, with the aim of rapidly transitioning students into mainstream classes. There are diverse implementations of SEI across states like California, Arizona, and Massachusetts, each with its own goals and instructional strategies. The SEI model emphasizes English-only instruction but may incorporate some native language support to enhance comprehension and emotional comfort for students. Federal laws protect the educational rights of LEP students, ensuring that they receive appropriate resources and instruction tailored to their language proficiency levels. However, challenges remain, including disparities in academic achievement between LEP and English-proficient students, highlighting ongoing debates around the effectiveness of SEI and its variations. Ultimately, SEI aims to create an inclusive learning environment that respects cultural diversity while addressing the unique needs of English language learners.

Structured English Immersion (SEI) is a method of teaching English as a second language. Several states have passed legislation mandating the use of Structured English immersion in service of Limited English Proficient (LEP) students unless otherwise exempted by waivers. This paper briefly introduces the concept of LEP and Federal LEP program expectations and educational access rights as they apply to SEI and all LEP programs. The bilingual Canadian concept of language immersion, upon which the original concept of structured English immersion was based, is introduced with the varying definitions of what SEI is or is not. Diverse applications of SEI in the states of California, Massachusetts, and Arizona are presented. Keywords Bilingual Education; English Immersion; English Language Development (ELD); English Language Learners (ELL); English as a Second Language (ESL); Immersion Education; Primary Language (L1); Second Language (L2); Limited English Proficient (LEP); No Child Left...

According to the US Department of Education (2004), there are 5.5 million limited English proficient (LEP) students whose first language is other than English. While, eighty percent of LEP children have the ability to speak Spanish, over four hundred first languages exist for the US LEP population as a whole. All of these children face the challenge of learning academic skills and content, and most often not in their first language (Collier & Thomas, 2007) in addition to developing proficiency in the English language. Uploaded by station21.cebu on October 8, 2020

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