Plenary and Keynote Addresses

LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Channeling "voices". Invited keynote address at the TESOL Graduate Student Forum, TESOL 2023 International Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.

Contributed Papers Presented at Professional Meetings and Conferences (Peer Reviewed)

Guerrettaz, A. M., LaScotte, D., Im, J., & Bell, N. (2024, March). (Re)Defining classroom activity from a sociomaterial perspective: Patterns of materials-in-interaction in Spanish-as-a-foreign-language pedagogies. Paper presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX.

Tarone, E., & LaScotte, D. (Organizers) (2024, March). Heteroglossia and language play in multilingual speech. Colloquium presented at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX. 

King, K., & LaScotte, D. (2024, March). Language play and social positioning in L2 narrative retells. Paper presented in E. Tarone & D. LaScotte (Organizers), Heteroglossia and language play in multilingual speech, at the 2024 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Houston, TX.

LaScotte, D. (2023, April). Exploring shifts in ITA pronunciation and teacher identity performance across (authentic) teaching contexts. Paper presented at the 2023 SLA Graduate Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Gopalakrishnan, A., Mathieu, C., & LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Investigating mixed methods research in applied linguistics: Methodological decision-making and barriers in the field. Paper presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.

LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Affordance or constraint? ITAs’ reported ideologies and actual teaching practices in the classroom ecology. Poster presented at the 2023 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.

LaScotte, D., & Peters, B. (2021, November). Fostering intercultural learning experiences in the ESL/EFL classroom. Paper presented at the 2021 Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference, St. Paul, MN.

LaScotte, D., Meyers, C., & Tarone, E. (2020, November). Voice and mirroring in SLA: Top-down pedagogy for L2 pronunciation instruction. Paper presented at the 2020 Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference.  [Recorded and available here]

LaScotte, D., & Tarone, E. (2020, March). Channeling "voices" to improve second language intelligibility. Paper accepted to present at the 2020 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Denver, CO. (Conference canceled)

LaScotte, D. (2019, March). Channeling “voices” in second language speaking contexts. Paper presented in S. David (Organizer), Making voices visible: The role of material mediation in new approaches to language learner pedagogy, at the 2019 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA. 

Tarone, E., LaScotte, D., Meyers, C., & Moreno, L. (2018, March). Voices in learner language: Heteroglossia and language play in SLA. Panel presented at the TESOL 2018 International Convention & English Language Expo, Chicago, IL. 

LaScotte, D., & Tarone, E. (2018, March). Viewing variable voices in learner language through a heteroglossic lens. Paper presented at the TESOL 2018 International Convention & English Language Expo, Chicago, IL. 

LaScotte, D. (2018, March). An analysis of complexity, accuracy, and fluency in heteroglossic speech. Paper presented in E. Tarone (Organizer), Voices in learner language: Heteroglossia, language play and constructed dialogue in SLA, at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL. 

LaScotte, D., & Tarone, E. (2018, March). Viewing variable voices in learner language through a heteroglossic lens. Paper presented at the 2018 annual meeting of the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL. 

LaScotte, D. (2016, October). Nonnative English language learners’ use and understanding of singular 'they’. Paper presented at the 2016 Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference, Bloomington, MN.

LaScotte, D., & Moreno, L. (2016, October). Scaffolding academic discussions in the L2 (English) classroom. Paper presented at the 2016 Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference, Bloomington, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2016, April). A CAF analysis of learner language through a heteroglossic lens. Paper presented at 2016 SLA Graduate Symposium, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI.

LaScotte, D. (2016, April). Singular they: An empirical study of generic pronoun use. Paper presented at C&I Graduate Student Research Day, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2015, November). Blending registers: The influence of French vernacular on formal L2 writing. Paper presented at ACTFL 2015 Annual Convention and World Languages Expo, San Diego, CA.

Bloodworth, R., & LaScotte, D. (2015, May). From theory to practice with a mentor: The apprentice-teacher perspective. Paper presented at the Ninth International Conference on Language Teacher Education, Minneapolis, MN. 

LaScotte, D. (2015, April). The influence of French vernacular on formal L2 writing. Paper presented at 2015 SLA Graduate Symposium, University of Iowa. Iowa City, IA.

LaScotte, D. (2015, March). The influence of French vernacular on formal L2 writing. Poster presented at C&I Graduate Student Research Day, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. 

Invited Presentations and Workshops at Professional Meetings, Conferences, and Local Organizations

Godfrey, L., & LaScotte, D. (2024, May). Second language acquisition (SLA) basics for fostering linguistically inclusive classrooms. Invited workshop presented for the First-Year Writing Program, Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2024, January). Introducing (critical) discourse analysis for research and teaching. Invited workshop presented for the Bolashaq Research and Leadership Program offered through the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2023, December). FYW December PD. Invited panelist discussion [on multilingual/international student concerns] for the First-Year Writing Program, Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2023, October). Revisiting (and reexamining) language policies for international teaching assistants in higher education. Invited paper presented at the International Scientific Symposium: Modern Trends in Education and Language Learning, Nazarbayev University, Astana, Kazakhstan. 

LaScotte, D. (2023, October). Writing and publishing while a student. Invited panelist discussion for the C&I Proseminar Series, Department of Curriculum & Instruction, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2023, September). Teaching for the intercultural classroom. Invited workshop presented for the Asia Pacific University Faculty Development Program offered through the Minnesota English Language Program/Center for Educational Innovation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Emerging methodologies in SLA. Invited panelist discussion at the 2023 SLA Graduate Symposium, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Exploring shifts in ITA pronunciation and identity across teaching contexts. Invited ‘TESOL in Focus’ session presented at the TESOL 2023 International Convention & English Language Expo, Portland, OR.

LaScotte, D. (2023, March). Affordance or constraint? Exploring shifts in L2 pronunciation, reported ideologies, and actual teaching practices in the classroom ecology. Invited paper presented at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. [Recorded and available here]

LaScotte, D. (2022, September). Introducing critical discourse analysis. Invited workshop presented for the Bolashaq Research and Leadership Program offered through the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2022, September). Teaching for the intercultural classroom. Invited workshop presented for the Asia Pacific University Faculty Development Program offered through the Minnesota English Language Program/Center for Educational Innovation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Peters, B., & LaScotte, D. (2021, September). Intercultural learning in the classroom. Invited workshop presented for the Asia Pacific University Faculty Development Program offered through the Minnesota English Language Program/Center for Educational Innovation, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D., & Tarone, E. (2020, April). Channeling "voices" to improve second language intelligibility. Invited paper presented at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. [Recorded and available here]

Ouellette-Schramm, J., Vanek, J., & LaScotte, D. (2019, November). Getting involved with MinneTESOL Journal. Invited workshop presented at the 2019 Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Conference, St. Paul, MN

LaScotte, D. (2019, January). Teaching linguistically diverse students in the mainstream classroom. Invited workshop presented for the Global Teacher Education Program in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Tarone, E., & LaScotte, D. (2018, November). Narrative voices: Learners shift accuracy and fluency in protagonists’ speech. Invited paper presented at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. [Recorded and available here]

LaScotte, D. (2018, January). Communicative language teaching in second language education. Invited workshop presented for the Global Teacher Education Program in the College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2017, March). Nonnative English language learners’ use and understanding of singular 'they’. Invited paper presented at the Minnesota English Language Program, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

LaScotte, D. (2016, November). Enacting voices: An analysis on the complexity, accuracy, and fluency of heteroglossic speech. Invited paper presented at the Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN. [Recorded and available here]