2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Interactive Dictations for Listening, Speaking and Writing
Session Abstract
Present-day dictations go beyond improving listening ability; they promote skill integration. Workshop participants will work with five types of dictation: cloze, pair, prediction, dictogloss, and note-taking, using authentic, current, and motivating materials. A large handout will allow participants to use these ideas immediately upon returning to their classrooms.
Session Length
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
All Audiences
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Session Type
Invited Speaker
Lead Presenter
Judy DeFilippo, Simmons College
Biographical Statement
Catherine Sadow and Judy DeFilippo shared an office at Northeastern University's English Language Center for over 20 years. When Cathy did a presentation on dictation at a MATSOL conference in the 1990s, it became an immediate hit. This led to the sharing of ideas of the different types of dictation techniques they wanted to try with their students. It also led to co-authoring four ESL texts on dictations for four proficiency levels.
Co-Presenters
Mrs. Cathy Sadow, Showa Boston
Biographical Statement
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