A critical component of ELD is teacher feedback on the accuracy of students’ spoken and written English. In this interactive and practical session, participants: 1) analyze misconceptions and practices that foster “fossilized errors,” persistent and stigmatizing errors reflecting a lack of linguistic knowledge; 2) experience respectful, productive strategies for responding to errors during various instructional formats; 3) observe how to foster linguistic awareness and coach students on accurate usage; and 4) review categories of errors, and learn strategies for prioritizing correction, while helping students become more skillful editors.
Teacher Educator, Author, Dr. Kate Kinsella & Associates
I have devoted my 30-year educational career to improving curriculum and instruction for English learners. My scholarly articles, research, ELD and literacy programs focus on accelerating academic and social achievement for long-term English learners and U.S. educated bilingual youths... Read More →
