Presentations
International Refereed Presentations
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2022, October). Literacy Learners’ Emotions Associated with Portfolio-Based Language Assessment. 2022 International Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults (LESLLA) Symposium, Tucson, AZ.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2022, March). Relationships between ESL literacy teachers’ perceptions of portfolio-based language assessment and their assessment literacy. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Lee, K., K., Abbott, M. L., Wang*, S., & Lang*, J. (2022, March). Tweeting in the wild: How and why TESL practitioners and researchers use Twitter. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2021, August). Beginning adult literacy learners, portfolios, and self-regulated learning. Paper presented at the International Literacy Education and Second Language Learning for Adults (LESLLA) Virtual Symposium.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2021, March). Relationships between students’ self-regulated learning, emotions, and literacy outcomes in task-based ESL literacy classes. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Online.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee*, K. K. (2019, March). The alignment of Portfolio-Based Language Assessment with Learning-Oriented Assessment in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Lee*, K. K., Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2019, March). The path to knowledge co-construction by teachers of English as a second language in diverse communities of practice. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Atlanta, GA.
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2018, March). Evaluating a longitudinal applied linguistics research utilization initiative implemented in adult ESL programs. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Chicago, IL.
Abbott, M. L. (2017, March). Establishing, sustaining, and facilitating teacher engagement in professional reading groups. Paper presented at the TESOL International Convention and English Language Expo, Seattle, WA.
Abbott, M. L. (2017, March). Selecting and adapting tasks for adult multi-level ESL classes. Paper presented at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference, Seattle, WA.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. (2017, March). Reading peer-reviewed applied linguistics research: Impacts on ESL instructors’ professional practice. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.
Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., Lee, K., & Hatami, S. (2016, April). Strategies for facilitating the reading of peer-reviewed applied linguistics research within professional reading groups. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Orlando, FL.
Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2015, March). Promoting evidence-informed L2 instruction: Engagement with peer-reviewed articles in professional reading groups. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Toronto, ON.
Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2014, March). Developing a collaborative reading culture in adult ESL programs: Connecting administrators and instructors with the research literature to enhance learning. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.
Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2013, March 23). Becoming more engaged with research in TESOL. Paper presented at TESOL 2013, Dallas, TX.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2013, February). The American Sign Language Phonological Awareness Test (ASL-PAT). Paper presented at the Association of College Educators - Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACE-D/HH), Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Abbott, M., & McQuarrie, L. (2013, January). The development of a computerized assessment of English language learners’ reading-related cognitive processes. Poster presented at the 11th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, March). Teacher-friendly research: What is it, who’s reading it, and (how) does it impact ESL pedagogy? Perspectives on engagement with research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Applied Linguistics, Boston, MA.
McQuarrie, L., Abbott, M., & Spady, S. (2012, January). American Sign Language phonological awareness: Test development and implications. Poster presented at the10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2012, January). Word reading strategies of signing Deaf adults. Poster presented at the10th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu,Hawaii.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2011, January). Phonological awareness in American Sign Language (ASL) and English reading ability in prelingually profoundly Deaf children. Poster presented at the 9th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education,Honolulu, Hawaii.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2010, July). Does ASL phonology underlie the ASL-reading link? Paper presented at the 21st International Congress on the Education of the Deaf (ICED), Vancouver, British Columbia.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2010, January). Phonological awareness in skilled Deaf adult readers. Poster presented at the 8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2008, June). Does knowledge of sign language phonological parameters (ASL) contribute to written English word recognition? Paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Special Education, Marmaris, Mugla, Turkey.
Abbott, M. (2004, April). The identification and interpretation of group differences on the Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment reading items. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, San Diego, CA.
Abbott, M. (2003, April). Promoting gender equity in Alberta’s Social Studies 30 diploma examinations. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the National Council on Measurement in Education, Chicago, IL.
Ranta, L., & Abbott, M. (2001, February). The reliability and validity of self reports in learner style research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Applied Linguistics, St. Louis, MI.
Invited International Presentations
Abbott, M. (2012, November). What makes reading difficult for EAL students? Strategies for struggling readers. Invited keynote at the annual meeting of the National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum, Reading, England, UK.
McQuarrie, L., Abbott, M., Soulia, E., Spady, S., Baron, T., Lam, E., Lin, E., Lefebvre, N., Schenk, K., & Yong, A. (2012, April). ASL-PAT web-based interface: Development, design and delivery. In T. Allen and D. Quinto-Pozos (Chairs), International ASL Assessment Toolkit Planning. Symposium conducted at the National Science Foundation Science of Learning Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2), Washington, DC.
National Refereed Presentations
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2023, May 28). Differences in Literacy and General Stream Students’ Emotions Associated with Portfolio-Based Language Assessment in Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL/ACLA) Conference, York University, Toronto, ON.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2022, November). Examining PBLA in LINC Literacy through the lens of learning-oriented assessment. Paper presented as part of the Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA): Shifting perspectives Panel Discussion at the TESL Ontario Virtual Conference.
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., & Ricioppo*, S. (2019, June). Is Portfolio-Based Language Assessment Learning-Oriented Assessment? Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL/ACLA) Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Lee, K. K., Abbott, M. L., & Ricioppo, S. (2019, June). ESL teacher interaction and cooperative learning in communities of practice. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL/ACLA) Conference, Vancouver, British Columbia.
Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K. (2018, May). Applied Linguistics Research Utilization in Professional Learning Communities Established in Adult ESL Programs. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL/ACLA) Conference, Regina, Saskatchewan.
Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., & Lee, K. (2016, May). Professional TESL reading groups: Benefits, challenges, and teacher engagement. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics Conference, Calgary, AB.
Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2015, October). Linking the CLBs to task-based frameworks. Interactive workshop presented at the Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) Canada Conference, Lake Louise, AB.
Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Hatami, S. (2015, October). Professional reading groups: Enhancing teaching and learning. Paper presented at the Teachers of English as a Second Language (TESL) Canada Conference, Lake Louise, AB.
Abbott, M., McQuarrie, L., Das, J. P., Neame, E., & Lee, K. (2013, May). Comparing verbal load conditions on a computerized assessment of English language learners’ reading-related cognitive processes. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) conference, Victoria, British Columbia.
Rossiter, M. J., & Abbott, M. L. (2012, June). Perspectives on teacher engagement with research. Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, Waterloo, ON.
Abbott, M. (2012, April). Effective reading strategies for teaching EAL students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Teachers of English as an Additional Language, and Teachers of English as a Subsequent Language, North Battleford, SK.
Abbott, M. (2012, April). Promising practices for EAL students in content area classes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Teachers of English as an Additional Language, and Teachers of English as a Subsequent Language, North Battleford, SK.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2010, June). Reading in bilingual Deaf children: What does ASL phonology have to do with it? Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, Montreal, QC.
Ranta, L., Abbott, M., Derwing, T., Rossiter, M., & Noels, K. (2009, October). Nothing more practical than good research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Teachers of English as a Second Language Canada Conference, Banff, AB.
Abbott, M. (2008, June). Differences in Arabic and Mandarin speaker ESL reading comprehension strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguists, Vancouver, BC.
McQuarrie, L., & Abbott, M. (2008, June). The relationship between sign language phonological knowledge and word recognition skill in bilingual deaf children. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Vancouver, BC.
Abbott, M. (2008, April). Strategies for teaching adult ESL learners who have limited literacy in their first language. Paper presented at the Pan-Canadian Literacy Forum, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2003, May). Standard setting for complex performance assessments: A critical examination of the Analytic Judgment Method. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Society for Studies in Education, Halifax, NS.
Ranta, L., & Abbott, M. (2000, May). The reliability of self-reports in learner style research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Applied Linguists, Edmonton, AB.
Invited National Presentations
Abbott, M. L. (2018, February). Designing classroom tasks for classes with mixed levels of students. Western Canada Language Training Learning Event, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Edmonton, Alberta.
Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2016, February). Four frameworks for selecting and adapting tasks for multi-level adult ESL classes. Tutela.ca Professional Development Webinar Series. Language Training funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Abbott, M. (2012, April). Literacy basics: Tips for teaching EAL students. Invited keynote at the annual meeting of the Saskatchewan Teachers of English as an Additional Language, and Teachers of English as a Subsequent Language, North Battleford, SK.
Abbott, M. (2012, April). Jump starting language learning: Strategies for success. Invited keynote at the TESL Saskatchewan EAL Learners’ Conference, North Battleford, SK.
Abbott, M. (2005, November). English reading strategies: Differences in Arabic and Mandarin speaker performance on the CLBA. Invited Colloquia, Department of Linguistics, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC.
Provincial Refereed Presentations
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., Wang*, E., & Sun*, T. (2022, October). Using a Metacognitive Tracking Tool in an Online Journal Club. Paper presentation at the 2022 Virtual ATESL Conference.
Lee, K. K., Abbott, M. L., Wang*, S., & Lang*, C. (2021, October). The uptake of Twitter in TESL and #PossibilitiesForFutureUse. Paper presentation at the 2021 Virtual ATESL Conference.
Penner,* T., Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. K.(2020, October). Self-regulated learning strategies for LINC literacy learners. Paper presentation at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Online.
Lee, K. K., & Abbott, M. L. (2020, October). Independent online ESL learning through content-based instruction. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Online.
Lee, K. K., Abbott, M. L., Ricioppo, S., & Nguyen, H. (2019, October). Mining articles for practical applications: insights from professional learning communities. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Calgary, AB.
Abbott, M. L. (2018, November). Strategies for developing skilled listeners. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers’ Association English as a Second Language Specialist Council Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2018, October). Professional learning communities in adult ESL programs. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., & Nicholas, B. (2017, October). Expanding outlooks on professional development: Innovative approaches to capacity building. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. L., Lee, K. K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2017, October). The power of professional reading: Impacts on practice. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., & Lee, K. (2016, October). Developing communities of practice in TESL Reading groups. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. L. (2014, October). Strategies for developing skilled readers. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, November 16). “I really feel disconnected from research.” Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2011, November). Tips for teaching ELL literacy learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Alberta Teachers’ Association English as a Second Language Specialist Council Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2011, October). Helping students select an English language proficiency test. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Calgary, AB.
Abbott, M., Aberdeen, T., Fraser, M., Keaschuk, A., & Lokhorst, J. (2010, November). Skills-based reading instruction: Tried and true teaching activities. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2009, November). Bolstering academic language through the use of strategies to access content. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Alberta Teachers’ Association English as a Second Language Specialist Council Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2008, October). Programming and planning for adult ESL literacy learners. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2007, March). Teaching ESL students in regular classes. Paper presented at the Greater Edmonton Teachers’ Convention, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2004, October). Bottom-up and top-down reading strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2001, November). Second language learning strategies: Classification schemes and strategy based instruction. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Calgary, AB.
Abbott, M. (2000, October). Music as an educational resource in the adult ESL classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2000, October). The effects of strategy training in a non-credit adult English as a second language conversation class. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.
Invited Local Presentations
Abbott, M., McNeill-Bindon, S., & Ouzgane, L. (2015, March). English as an additional language (EAL) learners: Opportunities and challenges. The Department of English and Film Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
Abbott, M. (2015, January). Reading skill development workshop 2. Cultural Connections Institute - The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX ), Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2015, January). Reading skill development workshop 1. Cultural Connections Institute - The Learning Exchange (CCI-LEX ), Edmonton, AB.
Ranta, L., Rossiter, M. J., & Abbott, M. L. (2014, September). Teaching strategies for international TAs and instructors. FGSR Teaching Development Week, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2012, July). Assessment and Evaluation in TESL. Second Language Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2012, July). Second Language Learning Strategies. Second Language Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2011, December). Assessment in TESL. Second Language Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2011, July). Standardized testing in ESL: Issues and practice. Second Language Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2011, May). Popular English language proficiency tests: Preparing students to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Testing System (IELTS). Workshop presented atNorQuest College, Winnifred Stewart Campus, Edmonton, Alberta.
Abbott, M. (2011, February). Systematic group differences in reading strategy use on the Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment. University of Alberta Students’ Union TESL Students’ Group Invited Speaker Series,Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2010, December). Testing, assessment and evaluation in TESL. Second Language Program, School of Professional and Continuing Education, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2009, June). Contemporary issues in ESL education. Educational Policy Studies 360, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2009, March). Achieving academic potential in language and content for English as a second language students. AISI ESL Project Workshop, Edmonton Catholic Schools English Language Centre, St. Joseph’s High School, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2009, February). Tips for teaching English language learners in the classroom. Promising Practices Day, Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2009, January). Professional development needs of teachers who teach English language learners in content area classes. Edmonton Catholic Schools ESL Stakeholder Meeting, St. Joseph’s High School, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2008, September). ESL reading strategies: Differences in Arabic and Mandarin speaker test performance. Catholic Social Services’ Language Assessment, Referral and Counselling Centre Advisory Committee Meeting, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2008, May). Issues in ESL education. Educational Policy Studies 360, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M., & Munro, J. (2008, April). ESL students in content area classes. Edmonton Catholic Schools PD Session, St. Catherine’s Elementary-Junior High School, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2008, March). Lesson planning for ESL students in content area classes. University of Alberta Education Students’ Association Professional Development Session, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2007, April). Strategies for teaching ESL students in content area classes. Edmonton Catholic Schools English Language Centre Professional Development Session, St. Joseph’s High School, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2003, September). Applying for a SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship. Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2002, October). Using music activities in three different levels of adult ESL classes. Workshop presented at the Annual Volunteer ESL Tutors’ Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (2001, November). Using music to promote second language learning among adult learners. Workshop presented at the Annual Volunteer ESL Tutors’ Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (1999, October). Music as an educational resource in the adult ESLclassroom. Workshop presented at the Annual Volunteer ESL Tutors’ Conference, Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (1999, May). Guidelines, Resources, and Activities for Using Music in the Adult ESL classroom. Workshop presented for Catholic Social Services at the Learning Exchange (LEX), Edmonton, AB.
Abbott, M. (1999, November). Music as an educational resource in the adult ESL classroom: Guidelines, resources and activities. Workshop presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) Mini-conference, Edmonton, AB.