TESL Ontario Webinar

What are learning disabilities (LDs)? What are characteristics of ELL adult students who may have LDs? What instructional strategies can you use to include them academically and create a sense of social belonging?

The focus of this webinar will be on inclusive practices for students who may have undiagnosed learning disabilities (LDs). Topics will include characteristics of LDs and strategies for working with ELL adult students. While strategies to promote academic inclusion and achievement will be emphasized, suggestions for developing a sense of social belonging among students will also be described.

Participants will:

• understand the characteristics of LDs and be able to use the list of characteristics to conduct informal observations,
• know instructional strategies to improve learning among adult ELL students who may have undiagnosed LDs, and
• be familiar with practical suggestions to support social inclusion among ELL students who may have LDs.

WEBINAR TYPE

Teaching Best Practices

CATEGORY

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

TEACHING SECTORS

Adult ESL (credit) College/University (EAP), Continuing Education/Adult ESL (non-credit), LINC, OSLT/ELT, Program administrators, Self-employed, TESL trainers

PARTICIPANT LEVEL

Beginner level

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Duquette (she/her) is an adjunct professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa (retired full professor). She has conducted research on inclusion of students with exceptionalities and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. She has expertise in the education of individuals with learning disabilities developed through research and her own experience working in schools and at the University of Ottawa. She has taught courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels on inclusion, given workshops in Canada and the Middle East on working with students with exceptionalities, and written books containing practical suggestions for inclusive practices.