2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Getting to Know Your Students Through Multisensory Vocabulary Activities
Session Abstract
Instructors must often focus on standards and objectives and find there is no time for getting to know students, their opinions, and unique backgrounds. Participants will leave this presentation with three activity ideas to integrate required language objectives and rewarding personal connections, informed by theory and practical applications.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Adult/Workplace Educators
Community College ESOL Educators
Higher Education ESOL/IEP Educators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Knowing Our Students (culture, psychology, educational background, etc)
Lead Presenter
Jenny Simard, Boston University (CELOP)
Biographical Statement
Jenny is a senior lecturer at Boston University's Center for English Language and Orientation Programs. She earned her master's degree in TESOL from Simmons College.
Co-Presenters
Katja Davidoff, MAT TESOL, MAT Spanish,, Boston University
Biographical Statement
Katja Davidoff, MAT. TESOL, MAT Spanish, Senior Lecturer in ESL at Boston University. She earned her Masters degrees from The School for International Training. She has taught Spanish, French, Latin, and ESL in Middle School, HIgh School, and University as well as conducting teacher training for career changers who want to earn their TEFL certificate and teach ESL.