Workshops
Our workshops help instructors make their pedagogy more accessible and inclusive for linguistically and culturally diverse students. Short presentations, in-depth discussions, and hands–on activities will aid instructors in deciding among approaches and strategies for teaching multilingual students. Our workshops create plentiful opportunities for colleagues across the disciplines, ESL professionals, and ELLWC staff to exchange ideas about international (ESL) student support.
Spring 2023
Responding to International (ELL) Students’ Writing
You will gain a deeper understanding of language difficulties ELL students experience when they move to discipline-based courses. This workshop will also provide specific strategies for responding to ELL students’ writing effectively and efficiently.
- Monday, February 20, 10:05 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Zoom
- Tuesday, February 21, 10:05 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.; Zoom
International Students’ Writing Experiences: Understanding How Best to Support Students’ Writing Needs
Do you wonder how you can enhance support for international students in your course(s)? This panel/discussion will help you understand students’ mindsets about writing, their writing experiences in their home cultures and at Miami. Students will share the challenges they typically face with writing and effective teaching approaches they’ve experienced in the courses they’ve taken so far. Students will also discuss how they benefited from English Language Learner Writing Center (ELLWC) services. ELLWC consultants will share their perspectives on assisting international students in improving their writing skills.
- Monday, February 27, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.; MacMillan Hall 12