Promoting Self-Efficacy for English Language Learners Through Theater
Biography
Dr. Amy Eckelmann is an adjunct professor at Molloy University in the TESOL Pathways program. Dr. Eckelmann is also an educator in the Rockville Centre School District, as well as a publisher for the Journal of Leadership and Instruction. Dr. Eckelmann has a background in theater from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. A proud member of the Molloy community, she received both her Master's and Doctorate from Molloy University, with a dissertation titled The Effects of Drama Therapy Programs on the Scholastic Self-Efficacy of English Language Learners. Dr. Eckelmann's passion for theater and her ELL students drive her motivation to concentrate on self-efficacy theory in order to enhance her students' growth and shape them into lifelong learners.
Presentation Type
Presentation
Location
Casey 106
Start Date
28-2-2026 10:50 AM
End Date
28-2-2026 11:35 AM
Description (Abstract)
Metacognitive instruction is paramount to understanding one's own relationship with content across the disciplines. However, English language learners face unique challenges to this instruction due to affective filter and negative self-efficacy beliefs. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the background of ELL self-efficacy and be presented with ways that theater can enhance positive self-efficacy beliefs, specifically in the literacy domain. Attendees will be shown and can participate in theater activities that can be easily implemented into the ELL and literacy classrooms.
Keywords
Self-efficacy, arts, theater, English language learners
Related Pillar(s)
Community, Study
Promoting Self-Efficacy for English Language Learners Through Theater
Casey 106
Metacognitive instruction is paramount to understanding one's own relationship with content across the disciplines. However, English language learners face unique challenges to this instruction due to affective filter and negative self-efficacy beliefs. In this interactive workshop, participants will learn the background of ELL self-efficacy and be presented with ways that theater can enhance positive self-efficacy beliefs, specifically in the literacy domain. Attendees will be shown and can participate in theater activities that can be easily implemented into the ELL and literacy classrooms.
