ATPE Online Continuing Professional Education


  Sheltered Instruction

This CPE unit is worth one hour credit for certification renewal requirements of the Texas State Board for Educator Certification. As an educator taking this CPE unit, you are held to the honor system and will certify, once the unit is completed, that you have read all text and source material presented in order to achieve the maximum benefit of the training credit.

Click on the linked title above and read the PowerPoint presentation. Fill in the blanks using the exact words cited in the presentation. There are a total of 23 questions.

  1. Sheltered Instruction is a total approach to instruction and classroom management that teachers can use to help English Language Learners acquire English and area knowledge and skills.
      
  2. Sheltered Instruction is beneficial for English language learners because the more familiar they are with tasks and routines, the easier it will be for them to focus on the new in mainstream classes.
      
  3. Sheltered Instruction does not include pull-out English as a Second Language classes, classes in which the focus is on learning English  without content instruction or mainstream classes with no English language learners.
      
  4. Sheltered Instruction is different from English as a Second Language instruction in that instruction follows the lesson plan, and the goals focus on mastery.
      
  5. When comparing English as a Second Language and Sheltered Instruction, both emphasize a need to teach strategies, content area terminology and grade-level TEKS.
      
  6. The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol provides an observation designed for use by teachers, and guidelines and strategies for planning and implementing lessons for English language learners.
      
  7. Several characteristics of Sheltered Instruction include high levels of student including small-group and cooperative learning, hands-on tasks, comprehensive planning, grade-level , checks for understanding, and use of student background knowledge and experience.
      
  8. According to Texas education commissioner rules, teachers must support students by addressing their affective, cognitive and needs.