Synchronous (Onsite) Differentiated Instruction / Special Educational Needs / Universal Design for Learning Workshop (80 mins Onsite)
Student Agency 101: Practical Tools to Empower Learners with Voice and Choice
Creating a student-centered English language classroom requires instructors to develop robust strategy toolboxes that promote learner agency and autonomy. When students are situated at the heart of instruction, learning experiences are differentiated and self-guided, resulting in increased intrinsic motivation. This workshop introduces language educators of all levels to a variety of activities that empower multilingual students to take ownership of their learning by exercising voice and choice throughout the learning process. These pedagogical approaches create space for students to integrate their lived experiences, follow their interests and passions, and exercise individual and collaborative decision-making as self-directed learners. Participants will interact with and build activities using provided templates that intentionally incorporate student voice and choice at various stages of the learning cycle, from vocabulary development and brainstorming options, to differentiated skill development and authentic assessment.
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Dr. Jennifer Miyake-Trapp is a scholar-practitioner committed to social justice and educational equity through instructional transformation. She strives to empower educators to enact asset-based pedagogical approaches in diverse learning contexts. Her primary interests focus on culturally sustaining curriculum and instruction, teacher critical reflection, instructional design, learning technologies, and English language teaching. Always close to K-12 classrooms, she frequently collaborates with local public schools to develop student-centered, community-based programs and partnerships. Dr. Miyake-Trapp is a leader in online learning and currently serves as Chair of the MS in Leadership suite and the Director of Virtual Initiatives at the Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology.
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Sohee Linda Lee is an instructional designer at Pepperdine University Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP), where she applies her knowledge and skills to develop engaging and effective learning experiences for students. Linda is also a doctoral student at GSEP in the EdD in Learning Technologies program and is dedicated to advancing the field of education through innovative technology integration. Born in South Korea and raised in Vancouver and Los Angeles, Linda brings a diverse cultural perspective to her work. With her unwavering passion for creating learning experiences that benefit students, Linda is committed to making a meaningful impact in the field of education.