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2016 Conference

du 5 au 6 May 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

 

Using Writing Analysis to Distinguish between Language Development and Disability

vendredi 6 mai 2016 à 15:30–16:15 EDT
3 Grand North
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)

Topic Strand

Specific Populations

Primary Audience

Elementary Schools (PK-5)

Secondary Audience

Middle Schools (6-8)

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.

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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.

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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.

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