Teaching Academic Content to Second Language Learners

By:
Dr. Eileen N.Whelan Ariza,
Elena Webb,
Dr. Philomena S. Marinaccio
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In this session, presenters discuss why adaption need to be made so that English learners can become academically successful. Demonstrations and samples will be shown so that the audience will be able to modify and adapt their own curriculum, regardless of country.


Keywords: English Learners, Adapting Curriculum, ESOL Learners
Stream: Curriculum and Pedagogy; Student Learning, Learner Experiences, Learner Diversity
Presentation Type: 30 minute Paper Presentation in English
Paper: Teaching Academic Content to Second Language Learners, ,


Dr. Eileen N.Whelan Ariza

Associate Professor of TESOL, College of Education, Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Dr Eileen N. Whelan Ariza is an Associate Professor of TESOL and trains Pre-service in in-service teachers to teach English learners in the mainstream classroom.

Elena Webb

Master’s Candidate, C& I, Florida Atlantic University
USA

Elena Webb is a MA candidate at Florida Atlantic University.

Dr. Philomena S. Marinaccio

Assistant Professor in Reading, Florida Atlantic University
USA

Dr. Marinaccio is a specialist in teaching pre-service teachers to teach reading at Florida Atlantic University. She is responsible for a major grant that offers opportunities for young readers to be tutored by pre-service teachers.

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