2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
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.
Explicit instruction on the language of quantitative reasoning for ELLS
Abstract
The language of quantitative reasoning is challenging for ELLs because of the specialized vocabulary and grammatical knowledge that is required. In this workshop, we will identify specific word- and sentence-level features utilized when reading and writing about quantitative information. We will then provide ideas for the instruction of these features.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Academic Language in Content Areas
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
High School (9-12)
Presenter/Organizer
Dr. Melissa Latham Keh, Bridgewater State University
Biographical Statement
Melissa Latham Keh, Ed.D., is an Assistant Professor of TESOL at Bridgewater State University.
Presenters
Dr. Mary Hughes, PhD, Boston University
Biographical Statement
Mary Hughes has a Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, and she is currently a Lecturer in Language Education in the School of Education at Boston University.