2014 Conference
May 8–9, 2014
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2014 Conference: Online Program
Refresh • Reflect • Renew
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RETELLing It: Critical Perspectives on Pilot SEI Courses
Session Abstract
The session offers critical perspectives on the administrative and curricular demands of a rapid implementation of the RETELL policy at Westfield State University. Preliminary research explores differentiated approaches to integrating critical skills, knowledge and consciousness in the SEI course, while addressing the needs of new practicum partnerships.
Session Length
Research-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Audience
Secondary Educators
Program Administrators
Teacher Educators
Topic Strand
Professional Development/Teacher Education
Lead Presenter
Andrew Habana Hafner, Westfield State University
Biographical Statement
Dr. Andrew Habana Hafner, Assistant Professor of Education, has two decades of U.S. and international experience in bilingual, ESL/ELL and literacy education as a teacher, trainer, curriculum developer, evaluator and researcher.
Co-Presenters
Floris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, Ed.D, Westfield State University
Biographical Statement
Dr. Floris Wilma Ortiz-Marrero, Assistant Professor of Education, joined the WSU faculty in 2012 after twenty-two years of teaching ESL/SEI. She was the 2011 Massachusetts Teacher of The Year.
Olga Escalera, M.Ed, Westfield State University & Holyoke Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Olga Escalera, Adjunct Professor of Education, Westfield State University; ELL Specialist, Holyoke Public Schools, is an SLA specialist with 18 years experience as an ESL/SPED Teacher, ELL Coach, trainer, and on the ESL MTEL Test Development Committee.
Patricia Wysocki, M.Ed, C.A.G.S., Westfield State University & Westfield Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Patricia Wysocki, Adjunct Professor of Education at WSU and ELL Teacher at Westfield Public Schools, has over two decades of professional experience as an ESL/ELL teacher and she teaches college courses in second language acquisition.