MATSOL 2019 Conference Online Program
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Incorporating Story Books into Culturally Responsive ESL Teaching
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 8:30 AM–9:15 AM EDT add to calendar
Grand North
Session Abstract
In our presentation, we introduce and model a framework to select, analyze, and incorporate children’s story books into ESL teaching. We examine pedagogical opportunities and challenges of using such authentic texts with learners at various proficiency levels and discuss methods of avoiding cultural essentialism and stereotypes.
Session Type
Practice-Oriented Presentation (45 minutes)
Topic Strand
Culturally Responsive Teaching
Education Sector
PK-12 Education
PK-12 Focus
Lower Elementary
Upper Elementary
Middle School
Upper Elementary
Middle School