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2017 Conference

June 1–2, 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts. 

Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard
- see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com

Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.

 

Addressing the Linguistic Challenges ELLs face Understanding Science Content

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT
Grand North
Abstract

In this practice-oriented session for secondary teachers, presenters share specific text analysis, reading comprehension, and writing strategies focused on helping ELLs comprehend high school science content. Explicit teaching of disciplinary language associated with high school science scaffolds all students’ understanding of content and provides pathways to science-based careers.

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

High School (9-12)

Presenter/organizer

John Levasseur, Springfield Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Mr. Levasseur has taught EFL in Tanzania and China; for  13 years he has taught science, math and ELL classes in Springfield Public Schools.

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Presenters

Mrs. Jean Marvel, Springfield Public Schools
Biographical Statement

Ms. Marvel has taught ESL in Michigan, Florida, Costa Rica and Springfield, Massachusetts. Jean is the ELL department chair and teaches ELA and ESOL classes.

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