Literacy in Education During Challenging Times

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 16:35:59 -0400

The Language and Literacy in Education Research Cluster at the UMBC Department of Education Presents

Literacy in Education During Challenging Times

A virtual panel in recognition of International Literacy Day

Tuesday, September 8
10:00-12:00
Eastern US Time

Proclaimed by UNESCO in 1966, International Literacy Day (ILD) is commemorated annually on the 8th of September to raise awareness about the essential role of literacy in human development.

ILD 2020 focuses on ‘literacy teaching and learning in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond’, drawing attention to how the global public health crisis exacerbates existing educational challenges and inequalities. Panelists will discuss their research-based work on effective ways to foster literacy development, highlighting a range of interdisciplinary and collaborative initiatives that involve teachers, schools, and communities in shaping equitable spaces for learning.

Panelists

Francis M. Hult, PhD

Introduction: Sustainable Literacy Education

Keisha McIntosh Allen, EdD

Just Teaching: Engaging Racial Literacy During Distance Learning and COVID-19

Jennifer Mata-McMahon, EdD

How a Dual Language Program is Supporting Biliteracy for ELLs in a Baltimore City Public School

Kindel Nash, PhD

The Children Come Full: Toward Culturally Sustaining Literacy Practices in Urban Communities

Tracy Irish, PhD

STEM Literacy: Integrating Content across Science, Technology, Engineering and Math through Cross Cutting Concepts, Collaboration, and Communication to Develop Informed Citizens

Jiyoon Lee, PhD

A Collaborative Approach to Language Assessment Literacy Development in the Midst of COVID-19

Mavis G. Sanders, PhD

Promoting Early Literacy Through Research-Practice Partnerships: The Role of UMBC's Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities

Free Registration
To register e-mail bbkimtesol@umbc.edu

Event page:

https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/educ/events/84923

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