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ML Workshop 1: Introduction and Home Language Support
Feb 20, 2025
04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
N150 Lindquist Center, TILE Classroom, 240 South Madison Street, Iowa City Iowa 52242
Please register here. BTLC Credits: ML, IS
Presenters: Lia Plakans, Professor of Multilingual Education, David Degollado, Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education, Marina Durinova, Visiting Assistant Professor of Multilingual Education
Description: **This workshop is required for those in the Multilingual Learner track. This workshop on home language support aligns with the Core Principle of valuing students' identities. After attending this workshop, you will be able to identify effective strategies for providing home language support and engaging with multilingual learners' families and communities.
Learning Goals: 1) We will learn about useful concepts that help us think about this topic and why home languages are vital for student learning. 2) We will discuss principles and practices for supporting and incorporating students’ home languages in the classroom.
By registering for this event, you agree to be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email tlc@uiowa.edu and we will work with you to make any accommodations.
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