Title: A pragmatic solution to differentiation in the English language classroom. Learning to read. Reading to learn

 Title: The Problems and Solutions for Validating and Evaluating Chinese College Applications in the USA 

 标题：统一性与多样性：2009年高考英语全国卷和各省市自主命题卷的特色与问题 

发言人：平克虹

发言人：辜向东

标题：基础教育课程改革下的英语评价测试改革思考 

Speaker: Joyce Mitchell 

After a 6 year research study in a state aided Primary school in Hong Kong where Cantonese is the medium of instruction, I discovered published supplementary materials to complement the one size fits all coursebook.  Concerned that I was not meeting my learners needs because of the variables in their experiential backgrounds and abilities, I explored using a multi-leveled published reading scheme. This not only enabled me to track progress for individuals, classes and yeargroups but I was able to predict future needs based on previous results. The ‘published’ materials themselves are the ‘vehicle’ and alone do not teach English, but the materials I developed scaffolded the learning of the reading strategies. Thus learners learnt to read, leading them to autonomy and reading to learn! This was done at individual pace and ability whilst the teachers role altered from main human resource, fount of all knowledge to facilitator. You will leave this presentation with some ideas on how to quickly assess if texts are the ‘right’ level for your learners and some strategies for making text more understandable. 

Speaker: Wendy Arnold

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