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.
Connecting literacy teaching to identity recognition: Class projects that empower a diverse body of English language learners
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
LL2: Wayland
Session Abstract
Ells need to see themselves in what they are reading and writing. This session provides inspirational ideas of designing literacy projects supporting individual learners’ recognition and expression of their own identities. Concrete students cases and class projects will be presentated and discussed. You leave with practical classroom activities.
Session Type
Panel Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing & Literacy
Context (primary)
High School (9-12)
Context (Secondary)
Middle School (6-8)
Organizer/presenter
Fang Jia, Boston College, Lynch School of Education and HD College Quest
Email Address
Helen Du, Director of international students (admission/counseling) at Brimmer and May School; Founder of HD College Quest
Email Address
Presenters
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