Dr. Joyce Purdy has been an educator for over 20 years. She completed her PhD in 2008 in the area of Literacy and English Language Learners. Joyce has taught at the elementary level as well as pre-service teachers at the University of Alberta. After her graduate work, Joyce was both an ESL consultant and a Literacy Consultant with Edmonton Public Schools. As a consultant, Joyce provided professional learning, coaching and support at all division levels for teachers of English language learners.
Learning Opportunities
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Teaching English Language Learners in the Content Areas: Practical Strategies to Get Started
Presented By
Joyce PurdySession Details
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| December 09, 2015 | 9:00 am to 3:30 pm |
Location
Grade Levels
AllMost English Language Learners are included in mainstream classrooms studying grade-level curriculum. They are acquiring the English language while also learning content. Teachers play a key role in helping English language learners use language effectively to communicate, and to demonstrate academic achievement.
This interactive session will provide you with numerous strategies to differentiate instruction in the content areas for English Language Learners.
This session is a repeat of the session offered on October 27, 2015.
Target Audience
Classroom Teachers and School Administrators