2016 Conference

May 5–6, 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

The Role of Metacognitive Awareness in Interpretation of Writing Assignments

Friday, May 6, 2016 at 3:30 PM–4:15 PM 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)

Primary Audience

College or University ESL Programs

Secondary Audience

Adult or Workplace Education Programs

Topic Strand

Reading, Writing, Literacy

Presenter/Organizer

Jovana Milosavljevic, MA Language and Linguistics, University of New Hampshire

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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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