Strategies for Fostering Authentic Metacognitive Narratives in ESL Writing Portfolios

Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Middlesex East
Session Abstract

PLEASE NOTE: The presenter experienced a serious emergency on the day of this presentation, and was unable to attend. However, she has shared her handout below. -MATSOL Conference Committee

Metacognition and self-reflection are essential elements of academic writing instruction, especially in the context of writing portfolios. Too often, learners' self-assessments follow predictable, superficial arcs, unrelated to their true strengths and needs. Learn strategies for moving learners toward deeper reflective thinking to maximize the power of metacognition in the classroom.

Session Type

Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)

Primary Audience

College/University ESL

Lead Presenter

Christina Michaud, Boston University College of Arts and Sciences Writing Program
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