Touro University TESOL Candidate Julia Boris’ Mindmap on NYS Next Generation Standards

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) [MS]
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Julia Boris is in her third year teaching middle school Spanish to 7th and 8th graders. She is currently working towards her Masters in TESOL education. She loves to travel and learn about various cultures to bring her experiences into the classroom.

Julia Boris created a mind map comparing NYS Next Generation Standards to the National Standards in regards to TESOL Education. The mind map she created explains the differences expected for educators and students and their path to success.

“Touro has inspired me to be the teacher on a journey to connection and empathy. Touro has shown me that the students learn from us as much as we learn from them.”

Julia Boris, Touro University, TESOL Candidate
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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.