Best Practices in Working with International Students
Best Practices in the classroom
Friday, February 15, 2013 · 12 - 1:30 PM
On Campus : Commons 331
Provost’s Lunch and New Faculty Seminar Series
During this interactive workshop UMBC faculty will learn simple strategies and techniques to help non-native speakers of English to succeed in their courses. Specifically, instructors from the English Language Institute will provide insights into cultural issues affecting student academic success and discuss challenges with students’ listening comprehension and academic writing. Participants are encouraged to email any specific challenges they have experienced with non-native students so that the speakers can address the specific needs of attendees. Lunch will be provided.
During this interactive workshop UMBC faculty will learn simple strategies and techniques to help non-native speakers of English to succeed in their courses. Specifically, instructors from the English Language Institute will provide insights into cultural issues affecting student academic success and discuss challenges with students’ listening comprehension and academic writing. Participants are encouraged to email any specific challenges they have experienced with non-native students so that the speakers can address the specific needs of attendees. Lunch will be provided.