MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Incorporating Student Code-Switching Into Literacy Instruction
Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 AM–10:45 AM EDT
Wayland
Session Abstract
Instead of discouraging bilingual code-switching in classrooms, educators can facilitate academic success in English literacy by embracing students' unique linguistic ability. To meet Common Core Standards, teachers can discuss speaking/writing for diverse purposes and audiences; use contrastive approaches to guide English grammar investigation; and encourage expressive oral/written narratives through code-switching.
Session Length
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Elementary Educators
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Lead Presenter
Greta M Phillips, Simmons College, Candidate for MAT ESL
Biographical Statement
Greta is an ESL paraprofessional in the Newton Public Schools and she has taught adult ESL classes for Watertown's Project Literacy and in Costa Rica.
Co-Presenters
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