Touro University, GSE TESOL Candidate Erin Gage’s ‘Think Like a Historian’ Infographic

EDPN 673 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language

This course provides a historical overview of second language acquisition theories and teaching methods. Students learn how to apply current approaches, methods and techniques, with attention to the effective use of materials, in teaching English as a second language. Students will engage in the planning and implementation of standards-based ESL instruction which includes differentiated learning experiences geared to students’ needs. Emphasis is placed on creating culturally responsive learning environments. Includes 15 hours of field work.

Erin Gage is a passionate educator who has taught 7th grade Social Studies and Humanities for six years in Brooklyn. She taught at both Summit Academy Charter School and Apollo Middle School before making her way to teaching back home on Long Island. She is a firm believer in creating a student-centered classroom where students feel validated and heard.

Infographic Description:

Infographics serve as a visual representation of information to enhance student learning. This infographic was created to support seventh-grade students taking United States History. Throughout this class, students are responsible for analyzing both primary and secondary sources while discussing the importance of perspective.

This infographic helps students identify examples of primary and secondary sources while comparing and contrasting similarities and differences between them.

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Author: drcowinj

Dr. Jasmin (Bey) Cowin, an Associate Professor at Touro University, received the 2024 Touro University CETL Faculty Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching and the Rockefeller Institute of Government awarded her the prestigious Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellowship (2024-2025). As a Fulbright Scholar and SIT Graduate, she was selected to be a U.S. Department of State English Language Specialist. Her expertise in AI in education is underscored by her role as an AI trainer and former Education Policy Fellow (EPFP™) at Columbia University's Teachers College. As a columnist for Stankevicius, she explores Nicomachean Ethics at the intersection of AI and education. She has contributed to initiatives like Computers for Schools Burundi, served as a resource specialist for Amity University in Uttar Pradesh, India, and participated in TESOL "Train the Trainer" programs in Yemen and Morocco. Her research interests include simulations and metaverse for educators-in-training, AI applications in education and language acquisition and teaching, and distributed ledger technologies, with a focus on her 'Education for 2060' theme. In conclusion, my commitment extends beyond transactional interactions, focusing instead on utilizing my skills and privileges to make a positive, enduring impact on the world.

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