MATSOL 2016 Conference Online Program
Language Function Frames for Everyday Use
Abstract
In this session, participants will learn how public elementary school teachers are using locally developed leveled functional language frames to guide instruction. Presenters will provide an overview of the frames, show a video of an ELD lesson and a video of the follow up conversation with the classroom teacher.
Session Type
Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Best Practices in Instruction
Primary Audience
General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)
Secondary Audience
Elementary Schools (PK-5)
Presenter/organizer
Ms. Kate Phillipson, MA, MEd, Newton Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Kate Phillipson, M.A. TESOL and M.Ed, is an ESL teacher at Countryside Elementary School in Newton. She has taught ESOL K-Adult here and in Korea.
Presenters
Jody Klein, Newton Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Jody Klein, M.Ed., is the Director of English Language Learners for the Newton Public Schools. She has strongly encouraged the development of this work.
Email Address
Tara Trent, Newton Public Schools
Biographical Statement
Tara Trent, M.Ed., an ESL teacher at Countryside Elementary School in Newton, has taught ESL K-12 both in the US and in Japan.