2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Beyond RETELL: Fostering Collaboration in Teacher Education Programs
Session Abstract
This presentation discusses the need for teacher education programs, teachers, and school districts to initiate, renew, and sustain the professional development efforts started through the RETELL initiative. Attendees will leave the presentation with ideas on how to foster collaboration in order to better prepare teacher candidates to serve ELLs.
Session Length
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Professional Development/Teacher Education
Lead Presenter
Melanie C. Gonzalez, Salem State University
Biographical Statement
Melanie Gonzalez is an Assistant Professor of ESL and Literacy at Salem State University. She currently teaches SEI and ESOL Methods courses for teacher candidates.
Co-Presenters
Julie Whitlow, Salem State University
Biographical Statement
Julie Whitlow is a Professor of English at Salem State University and the Principal Investigator of Project SAEL, a grant funded by the U.S. DOE.