Where: South Campus Commons Building 1, Room 1102
Description: A talk by Dr. Anita Pandey, Professor and Coordinator of Professional Development and Communication, Morgan State University
Children and young adults whose families are displaced by immigration (legal and illegal) experience multiple challenges in U.S. schools: as this session will demonstrate, a focus on language is essential for meaningful instruction, assessment, and engagement of immigrant children as dual language learners.
Research
shows that educators who take an interest in children’s heritage languages and
who are knowledgeable in linguistics are more successful at including children
and families from diverse backgrounds. Educators and other community members
alike are invited to this talk on the importance of engaging (border) children
and families through language.
The
first half of the seminar will be followed by a more informal conversation with
Dr. Pandey, focusing on personal and professional development, and her advice
for students considering cross-cultural careers.
