MATSOL 2018 Conference Program
May 29 - June 1, 2018
Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center
www.matsol.org/2018-annual-conference
Please note: MATSOL reserves the right to make changes to the conference program if necessary.
Speaking Up! Supporting ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
LL1: Ashland
Session Abstract
Instructors are often concerned when students are quiet - especially during activities and class discussions. This session will present insights from students, discuss cultural challenges and expectations, and also provide practical strategies to increase participation, improve the classroom atmosphere, and support ESL students by decreasing their anxiety about speaking in class.
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Promising Practices in Instruction
Context (primary)
College/University ESL
Context (Secondary)
General (all contexts)
Organizer/presenter
Dr. Yu-Ching Annie Ou, PhD, Lasell College
Email Address
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