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2017 Conference

June 1–2, 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

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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.

 

Enhancing ELLs’ Performance in Science: Comprehensive Instruction of Science Vocabulary

Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10:30 AM–11:15 AM EDT
Concord
Abstract

For ELLs, recognizing and remembering science vocabulary is insufficient in reaching the CCSS, NGSS, and WIDA demands. Rather, in-depth word knowledge is fundamental to demonstrate standard mastery. This workshop introduces strategies for comprehensive science vocabulary instruction. Such strategies can benefit ELLs as they help understand, learn, and communicate science content.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Academic Language in Content Areas

Primary Audience

PK-12 Schools

Secondary Audience

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

Presenter/organizer

Alexandra Dema, Bridgewater State University
Biographical Statement

Alexandra Dema, Assistant Professor of TESOL, Bridgewater State University, teaches SEI Endorsement and TESOL research methods and conducts research on academic language for ELLs.

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Presenters

Tracy Spies, Ph.D., University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Biographical Statement

Dr. Tracy Griffin Spies is an assistant professor and program coordinator for the English Language Learning program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

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