NCE Candid Conversation with ESL/Bilingual Education Teachers
This Candid Conversation series webinar is moderated by NCE Assistant Professor Xiaoning Chen. She is joined by teacher panelists: Micheline Basile, Kindergarten transitional bilingual program, Wesemere Elementary, D202, Jennifer Bustos, 4th Grade transitional bilingual program, Virginia Lake Elementary, D15, Jose Santamaria, ESL/Bilingual History Teacher at Barrington High School, D220 and NLU Adjunct Faculty for Early Childhood Program, and Gina Majewski, 1st Grade Dual Language, Mackeben Elementary, Huntley District 158. These teacher panelists discuss ways to ensure equity and access to instruction for all learners during remote learning.
Throughout the discussion, the panelists:
- Reflect on the barriers, successes, and lessons learned in their transition to remote learning and how they are influencing preparation for the next school year
- Share creative ideas for connecting with students and sustaining their engagement
- Discuss effective family communication and support practices
- Explore what culturally responsive teaching looks like during remote instruction
