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.
Activities to Promote Culture and Identity in the Classroom
Abstract
This presentation provides practical methods for integrating tasks, small projects and routines into the academic environment to promote linguistic and cultural identity. Participants will see a showcase of examples of easily-implementable techniques that help students feel safe enough to take necessary risks and acquire concrete strategies for the classroom.
Session Type
Paper/Report (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Presenter/Organizer
Chris Meoli, Teaching House Boston / Ethical Education
Biographical Statement
Chris Meoli is a former public and private school teacher. He is currently a teacher trainer and educational consultant.
Presenters
Molly Mowery, Peabody Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Molly Mowery is a second year ELL teacher in the Peabody public school system. She has a Masters in Education from Salem State University.
Email Address
Christine Olsen, Seven Hills Charter Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Christine Olsen is a graduate of Boston University and co-founder of the Multicultural Student Association at Seven Hills Charter School.