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2016 Conference

del 5 al 6 de May del 2016

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program

 

Moving Beyond Academic Culture Shock: International Students and Academic Barriers

viernes, el 6 de mayo de 2016 a las 08:30–09:15 EDT
8 Middlesex W
Abstract

Acclimating to an American educational system cannot be measured by TOEFL scores alone.  The need to adjust quickly becomes a major stress for most international students and involves many factors. Theory and best practices on how to help students overcome academic culture shock resulting in academic barriers will be discussed.

Session Type

Discussion Group (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Best Practices in Instruction

Primary Audience

College or University ESL Programs

Secondary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Presenter/organizer

Carla White Ellis, Ph.D., Johnson & Wales University
Biographical Statement

Dr. White Ellis, PhD Postsecondary and Adult Education, is a professor at Johnson & Wales University specializing in advanced writing for graduate learners.

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Presenters

Rory Senerchia, Johnson & Wales University
Biographical Statement

Rory E. Senerchia, PhD in Humanities, is an associate professor and Chair of the ESL department at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI. 

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Mrs Erin Wynn, Johnson & Wales University
Biographical Statement

Erin Wynn, MA TESOL from Hunter College, NY, NY, is an associate professor in the ESL department at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI.

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