TRACEY GIBBINS
AUTHOR
English Learning
Scaffolding Techniques for Reading to Support Learners
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OVERVIEW
Scaffolding is essential for success in English language reading instruction, as an abundance of research shows. Learn how to use instructional scaffolding techniques effectively to support teenage learners as they explore authentic reading texts. Covering pre-reading, during reading, and post-reading approaches, we will review familiar and discover new scaffolding strategies to build your students’ reading confidence, harness their background knowledge and enthusiasm, and improve their comprehension of challenging and engaging authentic texts.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Tracey Gibbins is a writer and consultant specializing in English education. Tracey holds a Master of Arts in English Education from New York University and a Master of Science in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. Tracey has taught English in the United States and the United Kingdom and English Language Arts to middle and high school students in New York City. She has over a decade of experience as an author and developer of English materials for international publishers. Tracey lives with her family in New York.
