2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Using Writing Analysis to Distinguish between Language Development and Disability
Abstract
Presenters report on efforts to distinguish ELLs who exhibit typical second language acquisition from those with language-based learning disabilities by analyzing a set of writing samples. After the presenters provide exemplars, participants analyze several cases for possible language-based learning disabilities to determine the characteristics of those who might have disabilities.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Primary Audience
Elementary Schools (PK-5)
Secondary Audience
Middle Schools (6-8)
Topic Strand
Specific Populations
Presenter/Organizer
Paul Abraham, Simmons College
Biographical Statement
Paul Abraham directs the Master of Arts in Teaching ESL Program at Simmons College and teaches courses in research, L2 reading and writing and curriculum development.
Presenters
Greta M Phillips, Newton Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Greta Phillips is an elementary school ESL teacher in the Newton Public Schools. She has also taught English locally in Watertown and abroad in Costa Rica.
Email Address
Van Phung, Dorchester Collegiate Academy
Biographical Statement
Van Phung, ESL Coordinator/ teacher at Dorchester Collegiate Academy, enjoys working with challenging students who test her limits, expand her horizon, and alter her prospective.