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Saturday, May 10
 

10:15am MDT

Concurrent Session A5: Taking English Language Learning Outside
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Discover the transformative power of place-based learning in rural and urban outdoor settings. This session explores how the outdoors can serve as an engaging English language classroom, enhancing learning through real-world experiences. Participants will learn to integrate visual journaling – a powerful tool that combines observation and creativity to deepen language acquisition and foster a connection with the environment.
Speakers
AA

Aurelia Aiello

Aurelia is an EAL (English as an Additional Language) Consultant at the Calgary Catholic School District. She specializes in the English Language Development Sheltered Instruction Course, focusing on division 2 and 3 students. Aurelia is dedicated to enhancing language acquisition... Read More →
DA

Deena Alexander

Deena is an EAL (English as an Additional Language) Consultant at the Calgary Catholic School District. She specializes in supporting English development and teaching in division 2 classrooms. Deena is committed to fostering language proficiency and academic achievement through tailored... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
Inverness

1:45pm MDT

Concurrent Session B5: Supporting Language Learning in Math
Saturday May 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
Verbal communication is only one of many forms of representation that can be used to communicate mathematical ideas! To support English as Additional Language (EAL) learners, we’ll explore how to embed multiple forms of mathematical representation and high impact strategies within task design to engage all learners in understanding and communicating their mathematical thinking. We will model and debrief how multiple representations in mathematical routines and problem solving might be used to ensure EAL learners can fully participate in rigorous mathematical thinking and learning. (The principles we’ll explore in the session will apply to K-12 teachers; however, the examples and content used will be applicable to K-9 teachers.).
Speakers
KB

Kathy Beamer

Kathy Beamer (Bed., MEd) has 20+ years of experience as a classroom teacher, math coach, mathematics specialist, and mathematics/science curriculum consultant in Alberta, Australia, and England. She is currently an English as an Additional Language Strategist with the CBE, working... Read More →
CG

Conie Goodwin

Connie Goodwin is a leadership and team coach, facilitator and educational consultant. Connie has over 30 years of experience in mathematics education and professional development. Connie is passionate about mathematics and helping teachers to find joy, wonder and confidence in their... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm MDT
Inverness

3:15pm MDT

Concurrent Session C5: Tackling Writing with ELLs
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Why is writing so difficult for second language learners?
A) It’s demanding
B) It takes effort and requires knowledge in quite a few areas—all in all, a heavy cognitive load.
C) Students must simultaneously think about vocabulary, grammar, and meaning, as they create original sentences and connect ideas by spelling each individual word, and applying rules around capitalization and punctuation. (And don’t forget editing and tone…)
D) All of the above!
Developing writers face a myriad of challenges that can impact the writing process. This presentation will review and tackle some of these challenges. We will consider strategies, examine engaging writing activities and have a look at actual ELL writing samples to practice feedback and determine next steps.
Speakers
NM

Nancy Musica

Nancy Musica, M.Ed., works with Edmonton Public Schools as an Educational Consultant in the areas of EAL and Gifted Education. She began her career as a kindergarten teacher and later became a school counselor, while also running an EAL program for elementary students. She has taught... Read More →
Saturday May 10, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm MDT
Inverness
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