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2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

 

Examining the Literature: the First Step in the Research Process

Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 2:30 PM–3:15 PM EDT
4 Boardroom
Abstract

Four TESL graduate students examine the social-emotional literature related to the well-being of ELLs: anxiety in the classroom, acquisition of non-standard dialect, discipline and suspension, and involvement in extracurricular activities. Presenters take corners of the room to share what they learned, and how they propose to examine their topic further. 

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Knowing our Students

Primary Audience

High Schools (9-12)

Secondary Audience

PK-12 Schools

Presenter/organizer

Paul Abraham, Simmons College
Biographical Statement

Paul Abraham is Director of the MATESL Program at Simmons College. He earned his master’s degree in TESL at BU and his doctorate from Harvard.

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Presenters

Daniella Garcia, Simmons College
Biographical Statement

Daniella Garcia is a 2016 graduate of the MATESL Program at Simmons College.

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Rebecca Mulligan, Simmons College
Biographical Statement

Rebecca Mulligan is a 2016 graduate of the MATESL Program at Simmons College.

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Ameerah Saker, Simmons College
Biographical Statement

Ameerah Saker is a 2016 graduate of the MATESL Program at Simmons College.

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Sheila Rotkiewicz, Simmons College
Biographical Statement

Sheila Rotkiewicz is a 2016 graduate of the MATESL Program at Simmons College.

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