Literacy in Education During Challenging Times
An event hosted by the Education Department
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
Posted: August 17, 2020, 4:35 PM
