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1:00pm MST

Supporting multilingual writers through the science of well-being

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST

This colloquium delves into utilizing wellbeing science for supporting multilingual writers, featuring insights from interdisciplinary experts. Discussions range from employing cultural change theory for fostering supportive communities and instigating institutional change, to leveraging positive psychology in writing instruction. It emphasizes practical steps for creating nurturing writing environments, offering attendees strategies for enhancing multilingual students' educational experiences.

Presenters

Susan Miller-Cochran

The University of Arizona

Jaime Mejia Mayorga

The University of Arizona / Pima Community College

Stacey Cochran

The University of Arizona

Joel Smith

The University of Arizona

Jhonathan Henao-Muñoz

The University of Arizona

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
North Ballroom

Colloquium, J1-3

1:00pm MST

Ungrading and the teaching of L2 writing and writers

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST

South Ballroom

Ungrading has surged in recognition in the past several years. In this colloquium, several second language writing teachers discuss their beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge about ungrading approaches. They will further discuss advantages and disadvantages of ungrading for both students and teachers in the second language writing classroom.

Presenters

Deborah Crusan

Professor, Wright State University

Sara Cushing

Georgia State University

Todd Ruecker

Colorado State University

Mikenna Modesto

University of California, Davis

Mikenna Leigh Modesto (neé Sims) is a third year Ph.D. student in the University Writing Program at the University of California, Davis. Her research interests include writing assessment, multilingual writing instruction, and writing program administration. Her work has recently... Read More →

Tanita Saenkhum

Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tanita Saenkhum is an Associate Professor of Rhetoric, Writing, and Linguistics at University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she teaches courses in L2 writing, TESOL methods, and SLA and was Director of ESL from 2013 through 2019. Her book, Decisions, Agency, and Advising: Key Issues... Read More →

Soo Hyon Kim

Associate Professor of English/TESOL, University of New Hampshire

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm MST
South Ballroom

Colloquium, J1-3