Overview

English Language Learners in an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) context often face more challenges than students in an English as a Second Language (ESL) context when learning to read for comprehension, primarily related to the lack of a language environment and input that supports learning in and outside of the classroom. However, these challenges can be addressed through systematic instruction, which can empower students to become strategic readers and achieve high levels of comprehension.

In the webinar, we will discuss:

• The Common Core State Standards approach to meeting ELL learning needs in reading
• research-based methods and hands-on activities that can be implemented prior to, during, and after reading to enhance EL reading comprehension,
• and concrete ideas for both scaffolding techniques and overall approaches for teaching reading.

About the Speaker

Hsu-Ping Tuan received her M.A. in TESOL through the PK-12 program at Teachers College, Columbia University. She also holds an M.S. in Brain Science from National Yang-Ming University, Taiwan. She was awarded the Teachers College, Columbia University John F. Fanselow Award for developing outstanding ESL materials. She is a certified ESL/ENL teacher in New York State, and has extensive teaching experience in the US and Taiwan. She dedicates herself to adapting ESL curriculum for students in EFL contexts so that students can achieve better learning outcomes. She is also interested in integrating the latest research findings of neuroscience and English teaching to facilitate students’ learning. Currently, she trains teachers for publishers and delivers talks on flipped learning for universities in Asia.