2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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Oral Corrective Feedback during ELL Academic Conversations
Session Abstract
This presentation will share a synopsis of current research reguarding types of corrective feedback to promote English proficiency during classroom conversation and effect on future target language use. I will show non-verbal strategies with visuals to use during ELL academic conversations to promote accurate grammar without disrupting a class discussion.
Session Length
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
All Audiences
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Lead Presenter
Ms. Anne Niemi, Bedford Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Anne Niemi is a middle school ESL teacher in Bedford, Massachusetts. She is also a RETELL instructor for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, as well as an Adjunct Lecturer for Simmons College Graduate School of Education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in English and Secondary Education from the University of Maryland, and a Master's Degree in Teaching English as a Second Language from Simmons College.