This workshop, titled "Contextualizing Decontextualized Reading Instruction for ELLs: Responsive Pedagogies in the Face of ACT 20," addresses the challenges Multilingual Learners (ELLs) face under the influence of ACT 20. Focusing on three key learning goals, participants will first build a comprehensive understanding of ACT 20 and its specific impacts on ELLs in educational contexts. The workshop then delves into an investigation of the affordances and constraints inherent in various curricular resources and approaches for reading instruction.
In response to these challenges, participants will engage in discussions and activities aimed at equipping them with the knowledge and skills to design responsive approaches that specifically cater to the needs of Multilingual Learners in reading instruction. By the end of the workshop, educators will have gained valuable insights into navigating the complexities of ACT 20, critically evaluating instructional resources, and creating tailored strategies that foster an inclusive and effective learning environment for Multilingual Learners in the realm of reading instruction.
Learning Goals- Build understanding of Act 20 and its impacts on Multilingual Learners
- Investigate affordances and constraints of a variety of curricular resources and approaches for reading instruction.
- Design responsive approaches that support reading instruction for multilingual learners
