2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

Debate Tips, Tricks and Video Analysis: The ELL Classroom Transformed

Friday, May 6, 2016 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT

4 Boardroom

Abstract

This presentation provides practical methods for integrating debate into high school classrooms with ELLs to promote critical thinking and academic skills. Participants will see video clips and examples of high school ELL debates, and will gain a wealth of resources to experiment with debates in their own classrooms.

Session Type

Paper/Report (45 minutes)

Primary Audience

High Schools (9-12)

Secondary Audience

Private Language Institutes

Topic Strand

Standards Implementation

Presenter/Organizer

Chris Meoli, Teaching House Boston / Ethical Education

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Biographical Statement

Chris Meoli has extensive international teaching and teacher training experience. He specializes in college preparation for ELLs, project-based and experiential learning, and teacher education.

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