MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
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Ten Tips for Teaching STEM Genres
Friday, May 9, 2014 at 11:00 AM–11:45 AM EDT
Carlisle
Session Abstract
STEM students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels have specific needs in both writing and speaking: extended definitions, process descriptions, problem-solution structures, and data commentaries, among others. Here are ten tips gleaned from teaching MIT ESOL students that can help STEM ESOL students learn with maximum efficiency.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Adult/Workplace Educators
Community College ESOL Educators
Higher Education ESOL/IEP Educators
Teacher Educators
Community College ESOL Educators
Higher Education ESOL/IEP Educators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Lead Presenter
Eric Grunwald, MA, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Biographical Statement
Eric Grunwald is a lecturer in MIT's English Language Studies group, which offers ESOL courses to bilingual matriculated undergraduates and graduate students.
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