MATSOL 2019 Conference Online Program
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Scaffolding Academic Discussion: On Refugees, Migrants, and Immigrants
vendredi 31 mai 2019 à 14:30–16:00 EDT add to calendar
Boardroom
Session Abstract
This interactive presentation introduces participants to the work of the United Nations High Commisioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the writings of Viet Thanh Nguyen, and ways to scaffold and foster academic discussion in the classroom using Anticipation Guides (Zweirs, 2004), Word Analysis, Active Listening, and Accountable Talk (Michaels et al. 2011).
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)
Topic Strand
Academic Language in the Content Areas
Education Sector
PK-12 Education
Teacher Preparation/Education
University Intensive English Programs (IEPs)
Community College ESOL
Teacher Preparation/Education
University Intensive English Programs (IEPs)
Community College ESOL
PK-12 Focus
Upper Elementary
Middle School
High School
Middle School
High School
Organizer/presenter
Michael Murphy, Watertown Public Schools
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