Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education: Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts
October 20–22, 2016
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Pre-Conference Workshop: Before, During, and After: Optimizing Peer Interaction Activities in the Immersion Classroom
Thursday, October 20, 2016 at 9:00 AM–11:30 AM CDT
Greenway Ballroom J
Program Summary
This workshop examines the pitfalls and potential that peer interaction holds as a pedagogically effective means of developing students' oral proficiency. It particularly explores the teacher's role in designing peer interaction tasks, modeling and teaching reciprocal learning strategies, scaffolding student interactions, and promoting students' self-evaluation of their learning.
Session Type
Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)
Lead Presenter/Organizer
Susan Ballinger, McGill University
Role/Title
Assistant Professor
State (in US) or Country
CA
Co-Presenters
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Session Materials
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