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English as a Second Language (ESL) has evolved into English as another Language (EAL) and now at present times it is called Multi-language Learner (MLL). Here is an opportunity to spend the day with experts from the international community of Language Specialists to learn and update your knowledge and skills on Language in education policies, programs and current instructional practices.
Alex Gustad is an EAL Coordinator, language coach, and specialist at the American School of Bombay. She has worked in higher education and schools in the US, UK, and India for the last 20 years. My goal is to help educators create an assets-based, equitable learning environment for multilingual learners.
Patricia Peters is the High School EAL Teacher and Coach at the American School of Bombay. She collaborates with teachers to develop scaffolded activities that will be accessible to all students. Prior to ASB, she spent five years working at a few different colleges and universities with post-secondary English, English, and teacher development in EAL
During that time, she developed curriculum and created asynchronous online courses. She co-authored two books: ESL Rural Routes Tutor Handbook, ESL Multi Leveled Handbook & Online Component. She also co-authored an online resource created for English language learners in the field of web safety called WebSafe.
She has worked in the field of education for the past 20+ years in diverse settings. She has an undergraduate degree in English & Portuguese Language and Literature along with a Masters Degree in Learning, Culture & Society with an emphasis on EAL. Patty is passionate about teaching multilingual learners and working with teachers to help them meet the needs of all students.
Vandana Manwani works at the American School of Bombay; she values how her role nurtures young learners by providing a safe environment that fosters mutual trust and respect which enables them to learn with intent and realise their optimal potential.
She believes students become highly motivated when they have voice and choice. Constantly engaged, they see that their actions have an impact, and this empowers them.
She challenges students to use their power to affect positive change which has an impact on themselves and the greater community.
