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.
*Using the Teaching/Learning Cycle to Support ELLs in Mainstream Classrooms
Abstract
In this workshop for mainstream and ELL teachers, participants will learn about a scaffolded approach to teaching content and language at the same time. They will then be guided through the initial steps of designing a unit that supports diverse students’ disciplinary literacy development. Sample materials will be provided.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Secondary Audience
Teacher Education Programs
Presenter/organizer
Kathryn Accurso, Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement
Kathryn Accurso is a researcher and teacher educator focused on providing critical language-focused professional development to K–12 teachers.
Presenters
Bevan Brunelle, Kelly Full Service Community School & Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement
Bevan Brunelle is a middle school science teacher in Holyoke, MA currently pursuing her MAT, as well as secondary ELL licensure.
Email Address
Kate O'Donnell, Kelly Full Service Community School & Mount Holyoke College
Biographical Statement
Kate O’Donnell is an elementary teacher in Holyoke, MA working toward her MAT, as well as elementary ELL licensure.
Email Address
Steph Isabelle, Mount Holyoke College/Holyoke Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Stephanie Isabelle is an elementary ESL teacher in Holyoke, MA working toward her MAT and early childhood/ESL licensure.