NCTE 2022

Many educators tend to define literacy as the ability to read and write, but in the twenty-first century, ¬¬-literacy goes well beyond these two skills. In addition to this traditional definition, literacy is also defined as “competence or knowledge in a specified area.” This presentation will look at three types of literacies that will enhance students’ learning in the ELT classroom and beyond: Digital Literacy, Visual Literacy, and Cultural Literacy. The presentation will delve into the meaning of these “new literacies” and how they can be used to help students think critically, ask questions, and understand diverse points of view. Additionally, participants will discuss how these forms of literacy lead to a more inclusive environment and promote culturally responsive teaching and learning, allowing students to feel both empowered and valued. Participants will have the opportunity to develop lessons and strategies that support development of these new literacies and can share ideas on how to apply them at different ages and language levels.

Many educators tend to define literacy as the ability to read and write, but in the twenty-first century, ¬¬-literacy goes well beyond these two skills. In addition to this traditional definition, literacy is also defined as “competence or knowledge in a specified area.” This presentation will look at three types of literacies that will enhance students’ learning in the ELT classroom and beyond: Digital Literacy, Visual Literacy, and Cultural Literacy. The presentation will delve into the meaning of these “new literacies” and how they can be used to help students think critically, ask questions, and understand diverse points of view. Additionally, participants will discuss how these forms of literacy lead to a more inclusive environment and promote culturally responsive teaching and learning, allowing students to feel both empowered and valued. Participants will have the opportunity to develop lessons and strategies that support development of these new literacies and can share ideas on how to apply them at different ages and language levels.

After learning disruptions caused by COVID-19, many students need additional academic and social supports. Social Emotional Learning is an important tool for helping students manage changes and challenges of their new realities. Delivering instruction of strategies for social and emotional development and fostering language acquisition can happen simultaneously. This presentation will look at the five domains of Social Emotional Learning as posited by CASEL (the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning). It will offer practical ways to integrate each of the five domains into daily lessons so that students are using English to develop their self-awareness, as well as their relationships with others. Participants will discuss which of the strategies seem most doable and share their own ideas for integrating SEL concepts into their lesson. This session is geared towards teachers of secondary students, though tips can be useful at every level of instruction.

After learning disruptions caused by COVID-19, many students need additional academic and social supports. Social Emotional Learning is an important tool for helping students manage changes and challenges of their new realities. Delivering instruction of strategies for social and emotional development and fostering language acquisition can happen simultaneously. This presentation will look at the five domains of Social Emotional Learning as posited by CASEL (the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning). It will offer practical ways to integrate each of the five domains into daily lessons so that students are using English to develop their self-awareness, as well as their relationships with others. Participants will discuss which of the strategies seem most doable and share their own ideas for integrating SEL concepts into their lesson. This session is geared towards teachers of secondary students, though tips can be useful at every level of instruction.