12:50 PM – 1:50 PM: Concurrent Session III (60 minutes)
Workshop 1. Implementation of Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)
Betty Kollia (William Paterson University)
(ASHA CEU)
In this workshop, we will consider the impact of linguistic and cultural stereotypes in educational/ clinical services, particularly for culturally and linguistically diverse (CLD) students. We will discuss cultural humility and competence in the classroom and describe approaches that help to enhance sensitivity and responsiveness when working with CLD students.
Learning Outcomes: As a result of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Describe cultural and linguistic competence among education professionals in the context of bilingual students
- Identify possible cultural and linguistic biases in SLP practice in educational settings
- Discuss implementation of culturally and linguistically appropriate services for CLD students
Target audience: K-12 Educators, Speech Language Pathologists
Workshop 2. Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction Texts to Amplify Critical Thinking Responses
Mary Angelo-Moi (Vineland Public Schools)
Explore my student-led method, taught with teacher-friendly activities to be used with any Language Arts curriculum. Pair fictional literature with non-fiction text to identify and work with critical vocabulary that will allow students to understand the text, and develop higher-order thinking skills. Literacy develops naturally when vocabulary is integrated across genres. I will explain and share the templates which I developed based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Target audience: K-8 Educators
Workshop 3. Identifying ELLs on Your Student Information System
Vicky Santana (Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Schools) and Nirav Lad (Edison Public Schools)
As a means for advocating for their students, attendees will learn how to use Screencastify, Loom or other screen-recording software to create informational videos on identifying English language learners in their school/district, viewing ACCESS scores, and other pertinent information.
Target audience: 6-12 Educators
Workshop 4. Virtual Reality: An Interactive Journey for English Learners
Bonnie S. Molina (Perth Amboy Public Schools) and Renee Whelan (William Paterson University)
Virtual reality (VR) is a unique, adaptable learning tool that can be individualized to meet the needs of English learners with varying abilities. Through immersive experiences, teachers can bring learning to life for their students in ways that can increase both student engagement and knowledge retention. This workshop will provide a broad overview for teachers who have little or no experience using VR in the classroom. It will focus on getting started with VR applications and available equipment, as well as concrete ways to begin to embed this technology into learning experiences for English learners.
Target audience: 6-12 Educators