MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Culturally Relevant Teaching: Helping Haitian Students Soar
Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
4 Boardroom
Abstract
Issues of unequal access to education and an outdated colonial educational system have posed difficulties for some Haitian students who have relocated to the United States. Learn how new efforts to better educate students in Haiti can inform culturally relevant and responsive teaching in classrooms here.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Knowing our Students
Primary Audience
High Schools (9-12)
Secondary Audience
College or University ESL Programs
Presenter/organizer
Mr. Paul Degenkolb, Malden Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Paul Degenkolb is a French Teacher at Malden High School, where he also serves as adviser to the Haitian Club
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