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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.

 

INVITED SPEAKER: Understanding culture — Writing About Chinese Culture Through Historical Fiction.

Friday, June 2, 2017 at 9:30 AM–10:15 AM EDT
Sudbury
Abstract
As ESL teachers, we have the unique opportunities to explore other cultures and their many different perceptions which can help us maintain our diversity and our Democracy. Amy Kwei will speak on this topic through the lens of her new book, "Under the Red Moon - A Chinese Family in Diaspora." 
Session Type

INVITED SPEAKER (45 minutes)

Topic Strand

Knowing our Students

Primary Audience

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

Secondary Audience

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

Presenter/organizer

Amy Kwei, Independent Author
Biographical Statement
Amy is former ESL Teacher and retired Professor from Bennett College. Her stories and essays have appeared in many magazines and an anthology.

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