Everyone is a Language Teacher: Peer Sharing and Learning

Everyone is a Language Teacher:

Peer Sharing and Learning

January 20 (Saturday), 2024 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Harrow Shanghai
Hosted by Celina Matthews and Jade Morris

This participant-driven gathering is an opportunity to connect in-person, share practices, and explore common professional inquiries.

Through the power of collaboration, we can unlock a world of possibilities in supporting the language development of multilingual learners within our varied contexts.

We’ll cover topics like:

Effective Teaching Strategies for Various Proficiency Levels
Fostering Inclusive and Engaging Classroom Environments
AI/Digital Tools & Techniques for Differentiation
Developing Culturally Responsive Lessons
Using Data to Inform Instructional Practices
From Policy to Practice – Taking Action

Hosts

Celina Mathews

PeerSphere Host of the ELL Specialists Community
EAL Program Lead at Shekou International School

Jade Morris

Head of EAL at Harrow Shanghai

Agenda

12:00 – 12:15 – Registration
12:15 – 12:30 – Welcome Address
12:30 – 1:30 – Break-out session #1 (Choose 1 of the topics below to participate in)

Effective Teaching Strategies for Different Proficiency Levels
Using Data to Inform Instructional Practices
Developing Culturally Responsive Lessons

1:30 – 2:15 – Panel Debrief: Fostering Inclusive and Engaging Classroom Environments
2:15 – 2:45 – Break
2:45 – 3:45 – AI Marketplace
3:45 – 4:00 – Closing Address
4:00 – 4:15 – (Optional) Staying Connected through Huddle Up: A collaboration suite

Breakout Rooms

Effective Teaching Strategies for Different Proficiency Levels

As classrooms become increasingly diverse, it is essential for teachers to employ strategies that effectively engage and support students at various levels of proficiency. During this session, participants will delve into theoretical underpinnings of differentiated instruction, as well as explore and share strategies and teaching techniques that can be applied across various grade-levels and content areas.

Using Data to Inform Instructional Practices

In the era of data-driven education, it is crucial for educators to harness the power of data to inform their instructional practices. During this session, participants will explore and share various types of language related data including formative and summative assessments, standardized assessments, and student performance data. Furthermore, participants will consider and demonstrate how to leverage such data in order to make informed decisions on how to support students’ language learning.

Developing Culturally Responsive Lessons

This session will explore the critical role of cultural responsiveness in creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. In today’s diverse classrooms, it is essential for educators to develop lessons that honor and reflect the cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of their students. This session will facilitate participants in sharing and gaining practical strategies that bring the students cultural and language backgrounds to our classrooms.

Venue

Harrow
Shanghai

No. 588 Gaoxi Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China 200137
中国上海浦东新区高西路588号，邮编200137

+86 21 6881 8282

Free for PeerSphere Members / Venture Education
Subscribers

RMB300.00 for non-Members

Refund Policy

If notice of cancellation re the registered participant is received:

30+ days pre-event: 80% of fee is refundable
15-29 days pre-event: 40% of fee is refundable
Less than 15 days pre-event: no refund

Refund due to PD Event Cancellation

In the event of cancellation of a conference, workshop or online PD program, we will fully refund the registration or sponsorship fee(s) paid. However, we will be unable to refund any travel, visa or accommodation expenses incurred or course material fees where access has been granted.