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.
INVITED SPEAKER: Understanding culture — Writing About Chinese Culture Through Historical Fiction.
Friday, June 2, 2017 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Abstract
As ESL teachers, we have the unique opportunities to explore other cultures and their many different perceptions which can help us maintain our diversity and our Democracy. Amy Kwei will speak on this topic through the lens of her new book, "Under the Red Moon - A Chinese Family in Diaspora."
Session Type
INVITED SPEAKER (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Knowing our Students
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Presenter/organizer
Amy Kwei, Independent Author
Biographical Statement
Amy is former ESL Teacher and retired Professor from Bennett College. Her stories and essays have appeared in many magazines and an anthology.
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