2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Guided Inquiry into Topics in American Culture
Session Abstract
In the middle and high school ESL classrooms at JQUS we employ a strategy called "guided inquiry". The whole class reads a basic non-fiction text which introduces a topic, and after that base of knowledge is established, students embark on independent reading to pursue their own interests.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Secondary Educators
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Lead Presenter
Dr. Jim Meyer, Josiah Quincy Upper School
Biographical Statement
Jim Meyer believes firmly in respecting students' rights to their own priorities and interests and is always seeking ways to foster student ownership of topics.
Co-Presenters
Danielle Gehman, Josiah Quincy Upper School, Boston
Biographical Statement
Danielle Gehman loves giving students language that is so essential to their everyday lives, and continues to learn how to do so from her colleagues.
Thu-Hang Tran, Josiah Quincy Upper School
Biographical Statement
Thu-Hang Tran, a proud graduate of BPS, sees her reflection in every ESL class and uses her passion for learning to help her students succeed.