MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
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Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard - see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com
Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.
Investigating Instructional Strategies to Promote Critical Thinking through Academic Discussion
Abstract
This workshop highlights the preliminary findings from a Design-Based Research study to promote active participation, critical thinking, and empathy with reference to the notions of local and global citizenship for English Language Learners using instructional scaffolding strategies in whole-class, text-based discussions in a fifth-grade mainstream classroom.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Primary Audience
Teacher Education Programs
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/organizer
Mr. Michael F. Murphy, M.S.Ed., Watertown Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Michael Murphy teaches English as a Second Language (ESL) for the Watertown Public Schools.
Presenters
Ms. Stephanie Mikelis, M.A./A.B.D., Boston University School of Education
Biographical Statement
Stephanie Mikelis is a doctoral candidate in Language & Literacy Studies at Boston University. Stephanie's research interests include classroom discourse, academic literacy, and instructional design.