2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
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.
Developing Cultural Curiosity: A Case Study From Salem, MA
Abstract
Taking the view that cultural curiosity is a prerequisite to successful teaching of ELLs, a bicultural group of Salem educators developed a workshop on the history, culture, immigration patterns, and self-identity of the people of the Dominican Republic for mainstream teachers. Learn how this collaborative effort grew, flowered, and spread.
Session Type
Panel (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Knowing our Students
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/Organizer
Nancy M. Meacham, M.Ed., Salem Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Nancy M. Meacham, M.Ed., is ELL Coordinator in the Salem Public Schools, and a Visiting Instructor in the Salem State University TESOL program.
Presenters
Luz G. Villarreal, M.Ed., Salem Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Luz G. Villarreal, M.Ed., is a bicultural, bilingual ESL teacher with 15 years experience working with ELLs, and a member of Salem’s Latino Leadership Coalition.
Email Address
Perla R Peguero, MSW, Salem Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Perla R. Peguero, MSW, is a bilingual, bicultural School Adjustment Counselor at the Saltonstall School, a K-8 public school in Salem, MA.
Email Address
Berta Tavares, B.A.Ed., Salem Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Berta Tavares, B.A.Ed., MHRM, teaches Spanish for the Salem Public Schools. She has also worked as a newcomer teacher, bilingual community liaison, and language evaluator.