2016 Conference
May 5–6, 2016
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Equity in Grading Dual Language Learners: Promising Practices
Abstract
The education of dual language learners (DLLs) has often been grounded on perspectives of linguistic deficit that perpetuate inequitable instructional and assessment practices. As a result of this, there are great disparities between DLLs and their monolingual English-speaking peers on measures of literacy and math across different grade levels. Therefore, in the last decade, educators and scholars have advocated for the use of asset-based approaches in the content-area instruction and assessment of DLLs.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Primary Audience
Elementary Schools (PK-5)
Secondary Audience
PK-12 Schools
Topic Strand
Specific Populations
Presenter/Organizer
Ms. Emilys Pena, MEd., Donald McKay K-8 School
Biographical Statement
Emilys Pena is the Director of Instruction at the Donald McKay K-8 School. Ms. Pena has worked as a teacher, coach, and central office administrator.