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2013 Conference

May 2–3, 2013

Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2013 Conference: Online Program

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*Multiliteracies for Academic Content Learning: Redesigning Resources and Constructing Knowledge

Friday, May 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
5 Wayland (100)
Session Abstract

In this workshop, we show the possibilities and challenges of enlisting multiliteracies pedagogies for English language learning in classrooms.  We engage teachers’ mixed multilingual and multimodal literate practices and discuss how these affect learners across the WIDA 6 levels in mainstream and sheltered English classrooms contexts.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (90 or 105 minutes)

Audience: Educators in...
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Teacher Education
Topic Strand

Professional Development/Teacher Education

Lead Presenter

Marie Christine Polizzi, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Co-Presenters

MARIA JOSÉ BOTELHO, Ed.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Theresa Austin, Ph.D., University of Massachusetts Amherst
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