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.
Immigrants: Who They Are and What They Contribute
Abstract
Is "immigrant" a bad word? Rhetoric says yes, data says no. Teachers can better serve immigrant students when they know them and when they work with an asset-based perspective of what immigrants can accomplish. The latest research will introduce the many contributions immigrants make through data, stories and reflection.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Knowing our Students
Primary Audience
Adult or Workplace Education Programs
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/Organizer
Denzil Mohammed, The Immigrant Learning Center, Inc.
Biographical Statement
Denzil Mohammed is an intercultural communications researcher who manages specialized online education, research initiatives, and collaborative events on immigrant contributions to America.