Amanda Nelms

Amanda Nelms is an Assistant Professor of Education at Belmont University. Dr. Nelms has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and English Language Development Coordinator for Metro Nashville Public Schools. She has worked with instructional leaders on national and international projects to provide equitable opportunities for multilingual learners. Dr. Nelms has presented at state, national, and international conferences on topics such as effective communication to support Els (English learners) across districts and states, revising teacher preparation programs to include an emphasis on advocacy for multilingual students, providing EL services in blended learning environments, and the impact of students’ attitudes and beliefs about multilingual students on the college experiences.

Publications

Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Teaching Tips to Utilize UDL Online
Fostering a Sense of Belonging: Teaching Tips to Utilize UDL Online
Amanda Nelms, Sally Barton-Arwood. © 2024. 20 pages.
An escalated number of university students report feeling disconnected from universities. There is also an increase in students who prefer to attend a university online as...
Experiential Learning in the Digital Classroom to Improve Outcomes Related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Experiential Learning in the Digital Classroom to Improve Outcomes Related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Lauren Lunsford, Amanda Nelms, Sally Barton-Arwood. © 2024. 11 pages.
The purpose of this chapter is to explore the utility and process for integrating an experiential service-learning experience that promotes diversity and inclusion into an online...