Brain-based Literacy Strategies to Support ESL Students (Part 1)

Session Description:
Each student is different in the way that he or she learns, so it is important to use different techniques in your teaching practice to appeal to a wide variety of learners and their needs. Join Michelle Dragalin as she discusses how the brain processes language and the impact that learning a second language has on the brain. You will also learn why it is important for teachers of second language learners to utilize brain-based teaching strategies as part of their instruction.

Learning Objective:

Understand how the brain processes language and why it is important for teachers of second language learners to utilize brain-based teaching strategies as part of their instruction.

Assessment:
Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat to discuss brain-based teaching strategies to demonstrate their understanding of the session objective and reflect on their learning.