MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
The Role of Metacognitive Awareness in Interpretation of Writing Assignments
viernes, el 6 de mayo de 2016 a las 15:30–16:15 EDT
9 Middlesex E
Abstract
In order to perform successfully, students need to understand and be aware of what a writing assignment asks them to do. The presenter discusses ESL students’ issues with interpretation of assignments, and also with professors’ implicit expectations for their writing. Teaching implications and suggestions for addressing the issues are shared.
Session Type
Paper/Report (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Reading, Writing, Literacy
Primary Audience
College or University ESL Programs
Secondary Audience
Adult or Workplace Education Programs
Presenter/organizer
Jovana Milosavljevic, MA Language and Linguistics, University of New Hampshire
Biographical Statement
Jovana Milosavljevic, an MA Language&Linguistics multilingual student with ESL/EFL teaching background, began teaching ESL writing at UNH, after teaching English overseas for 5 years.
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