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'KEES' as Intercultural Vehicle for Fluency Development |
Piah |
Song |
MA/TESL at Gonzaga University |
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It demonstrates how effectively KEES (Korean-English Exchange Square), the language exchange program, bridges for L2 fluency development through intercultural and pragmatic competence of Korean and English. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Alcott 1 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, Program administrators, Developers of materials or curriculum, Other |
Adjunct of ESL program at Gonzaga University |
Non-commercial |
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'What helped you learn English the most?' |
Jenifern |
Hermes |
Eastern Washington University |
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A report on a survey of 73 Japanese learners of English responding to the question, 'What helped you learn English the most?' |
Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 13 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
Jenifer Hermes is Assistant Professor in the undergraduate TEFL program at Eastern Washington University and serves as Director of the English Language Institute. She moved to Japan in 1988 as a JET Program participant. She received her MEd in TESOL from Temple University's Japan campus and earned her PhD in bilingual education/ English as a second language at University of Washington. Her 'unique point' is that she has taught EFL at all levels, from pre-school to graduate school. |
Non-commercial |
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A Praxis of GBWI |
Jillian |
Bohle |
Washington State University |
Stephen Skalicky
Washington State University |
This presentation describes genre-based writing pedagogy employed in a university-level L2 composition classroom. This pedagogy is applicable to many ESL contexts - not just university-level. |
Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 9 |
10:00-10:45 |
Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers, Other |
Jillian Bohle is a second year MA student in rhetoric and composition at WSU-Pullman. Her research and teaching interests include L2 composition and writing assessment.
Stephen Skalicky is a 2nd year MA student in rhetoric & composition at WSU-Pullman. His research and teaching interests include discourse analysis, genre-based writing instruction, and L2 composition. |
Non-commercial |
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An Information Session on the English Language Fellow Program |
Wendy |
Asplin |
English Language Fellow Program / University of Washington |
Michelle Foshee, English Language Fellow Program / University of Washington |
This session is for teachers interested in learning more about the English Language Fellow Program, a 10-month fellowship fully funded by the US State Department. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 203 |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators |
Wendy Asplin is the regional recruiter for the English Language Fellow Program, housed at the University of Washington
Michelle Foshee is a former Fellow for the English Language Fellow Program in Pristina, Kosovo. |
Non-commercial |
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An integrated skills approach to grammar instruction |
Talya |
Clay |
Pearson ELT Publishing |
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Communicating effectively in diverse environments is critical for adult learners as they transition from the ESL classroom. Focus on Grammar gives students the confidence and capacity to articulate thoughts and ideas effectively. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 2 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Talya Clay has been involved in ESL/EFL for over nine years, in a variety of settings including elementary schools, public libraries, and private language courses. Talya became a certified teacher of adult learners through the University of Cambridge in 2005 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Besides Brazil, she has also lived in Paraguay and Spain before returning to the beautiful Northwest. A native of Portland, she is delighted to be living and working in Seattle as a Pearson ELT Representative. |
Commercial / exhibitor |
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Arabic language, Saudi student expectations, gender, and teaching strategies |
Alyaa |
Malibari |
Saudi Cultural Mission, Eastern Washington University |
LaVona Reeves, Eastern Washington University, English
Nada Asiri, EWU English
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Saudi teachers discuss their language, culture, student expectations, materials, and educational philosophies. The teacher educator offers insight from Saudi writers' essays and journals. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 202 |
11:00-11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers |
Alyaa Malibari represents the Saudi Cultural Mission and is an English teacher in Saudi Arabia. Her areas of expertise include leadership training for girls, academic mentoring, professional development for girls, and technology. She is a candidate for the Master of Education Degree with an emphasis in Educational Technology.
LaVona Reeves, EWU MATESL Program Director, has taught k-12 ESL, adult literacy, EAP, linguistics, literature, and ESL & teacher preparation classes at Harvard, Boise State, the University of Wyoming, and Osaka University. She is a former WAESOL President, and her research includes language acquisition, composition, contrastive rhetoric, code meshing, and gender studies.
Nada Asiri is an English teacher in Saudi Arabia and is sponsored by the Saudi government to complete a master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language at EWU.
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Non-commercial |
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Being an Immigrant Parent in 2012 |
Bonnie |
Gray |
Institute of Extended Learning- ESL |
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Become an Immigrant Parent in 2012 and discover the actual trials immigrant families and parents face and what we, as educators, can do! |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 203 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teacher educators |
I work with both teen ELL students and adult ELL's, |
Non-commercial |
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Best practices in grammar teaching |
Mike |
Bennett |
Cambridge University Press |
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This session focuses on the importance of context and usage, and how to best help students demystify English grammar. Research-based strategies will be presented. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 13 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers |
Mike Bennett
Mike Bennett is currently the Northwest U.S. representative for Cambridge University Press. He has, over the past 25 years, been an ESL teacher, a program administrator, and a teacher trainer. Mike has also been involved in ESL publishing since 1993.
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Commercial / exhibitor |
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Bhutanese/Nepali Culture |
Bhakta & Ghana |
Giri |
Spokane Public Schools, DIstrict 81 |
Ghana Giri and Bhakta Giri |
Sharing the synopsis of the rich Nepali culture to teachers, educators and social workers. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 1 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators |
Bhakta and Ghana Giri, Brothers working as Bilingual Specialist for Spokane Public Schools.
Both of us were teachers back in Nepal and the founding member of the Refugee Education in the Bhutanese Refugee Camps in Nepal for more than 20 years.
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Non-commercial |
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Bluegrass and folksongs to increase cultural literacy and reading comprehension |
LaVona |
Reeves |
Eastern Washington University |
Cheng Ho, EWU
Li Yang, EWU |
Reeves performs songs about labor conditions and social justice. Ho and Yang discuss cultural literacy and reading comprehension. L2 writers respond. Lesson plans provided. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 202 |
10:00-:10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers |
LaVona Reeves, EWU MATESL Program Director, has taught k-12 ESL, adult literacy, EAP, linguistics, literature, and ESL & teacher preparation classes at Harvard, Boise State, the University of Wyoming, and Osaka University. She is a former WAESOL President, and her research includes language acquisition, composition, contrastive rhetoric, code meshing, and gender studies.
Cheng Ho teaches at the EWU English Language Institute and is a licensed translator for the State of Washington. His research interests include translation as civic responsibility, popular culture, and language acquisition.
Li Yang is an EWU visiting scholar from China. Her research interests include linguistics and L2 writing. |
Non-commercial |
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Breaking the Rules: ESL Classroom Management Solutions |
Katherine |
Hellmann |
University of Idaho's American Language and Culture Program |
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This presentation will provide answers to common ESL classroom management problems focusing specifically on adult learners. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library computer lab |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Kate Hellmann is currently working on her PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho where she is the Master Teacher in the American Language and Culture Program. She has an MA TESL from Iowa State University and has taught in four Intensive English Programs in the U.S. acting as ITA advisor, student advisor and consultant. She has also taught EFL in Spain and Chile. |
Non-commercial |
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Convince Me in Three |
Gregg |
Brekke |
Whitworth University |
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Equip students to plan and present 3-minute persuasive media projects after decoding short documentary clips. This demonstration includes a rubric and sample projects.
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Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 1 |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs |
Gregg Brekke, Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Whitworth University. |
Non-commercial |
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Creative Projects using Integrated Skills |
Christina |
Mitma |
Gonzaga University |
Ayuko Momono
Stela Wasson |
Creativity is a great and active way to get ESL students engaged. We will offer you some great project ideas that can inspire you and your students in their English language acquisition. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 203 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs |
Christina Mitma graduated from Eastern Washington University, majoring in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing, and with two minors, Psychology and Japanese. She also has a Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language from Gonzaga. She has lived in Japan, and traveled to Mexico, and Peru and can't wait to go to other countries.
Ayuko Momono graduated from Osaka University of Foreign Studies (Osaka Gaikokugo Daigaku) in 2003, majoring in Linguistics in the Danish language and earning an English Teacher Certificate. She has Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language from Gonzaga University and has presented on socio-cultural linguistics as it pertains to ESL pedagogy. She loves teaching students English as she understands the journey in mastering it.
Stela Wasson graduated from Shumen University – Apostle Konstantin Preslavski in Bulgaria with a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Linguistics: English and German. She also has a Master's Degree in Technical Translation and Business Communication. She has some experience teaching in middle school, high school, and has currently been teaching at Gonzaga. She has traveled to a variety of countries including Turkey, Italy, France, Austria and England.
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Non-commercial |
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Critical Multicultural Analysis of the Chinese Legend Mulan |
Reima |
Abobaker |
Washington State University |
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Providing an authentic representation of the legend of Mulan and clearing the misconception illustrated by Disney. Such production companies have every right to recreate the image of Mulan as long as it does not violate its cultural authenticity.
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Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 12 |
1:15-2:00 |
Other |
I am completing a PhD program in Language, Literacy, and Technology in the College of Education at Washington State University. Also I have a good experience in teaching all the language skills such as Reading, Writing, Grammar, and Listening in different institutions in Libya and England.
I am a staff member at the University of Garyounis. I was awarded a scholarship to finish my higher degree for PhD program. I have a BA degree in EFL/ TESOL from the University of Garyounis, Libya, MA in Applied Translation from the University of Exeter, UK, a TESOL Certificate from the University of Exeter. I have always been fascinated by other languages and cultures and their great continuations to the world. I am working on analyzing several critical multicultural topics that might provide insights on how different cultures have been perceived in some parts of the world.
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Non-commercial |
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Cultural awareness: teaching four skills using multi-cultural children's books |
Alison |
Garza |
N/A |
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This presentation gives participants useful ideas for using multi-cultural children's books to teach cultural awareness. Lessons focus on the four skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 7 |
11:00-:11:45 |
K-12 teachers |
Alison Garza has been an educator for over twenty years, teaching general education and ESL classes to students ranging from kindergarten through adult. She earned her masters degree in English as a Second Language at the School for International Training where her passion for multi-cultural education blossomed. |
Non-commercial |
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Delayed corrective feedback for speaking - what the research shows |
James |
Hunter |
Gonzaga University |
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A summary of research into the role & effectiveness of delayed corrective feedback in the development of speaking |
Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 13 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
James Hunter has taught in the ESL and MATESL programs at Gonzaga University for the past ten years and has recently completed his PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Birmingham (UK), investigating
corrective feedback in language teaching and CALL. He has taught in Spain, Japan, and most recently in Abu Dhabi.
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Non-commercial |
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Demystifying the Teaching of Vowel Pronunciation |
Mandy |
Egle |
Seattle Learning Academy |
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Discover features and patterns of vowel sounds (including r-controlled vowels), making this pronunciation topic less complicated for your students to learn and understand. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Alcott 1 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers |
Mandy Egle has been teaching English as a Second Language with a focus on pronunciation to a highly diversified population since 2005. She uses her experience with intermediate to advanced students to teach the topics that most affect students living and working in the United States. In addition, she has self-published two student textbooks 'Pronunciation Pages 2: Sounds of American English' and 'Rhythm and Intonation of American English.' Her biweekly podcast, 'American English Pronunciation,' has had more the 6 million downloads. |
Non-commercial |
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Developing a curriculum using an autobiography |
Melissa |
Van De Wege |
Eastern Washington University |
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Using an autobiography or biography, instructors can create activities integrating reading, writing, listening, speaking and grammar. This session reviews a curriculum centered around the life of Corrie ten Boom and utilizes the book 'The Hiding Place.' Activities incorporate listening, reading, writing, speaking, and grammar skills. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 203 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Melissa teaches ESL and English composition. She has taught at a university in Mexico City, has volunteer taught ESL through the Community Colleges of Spokane, and now teaches ESL and college composition at Eastern Washington University as a graduate instructor. She will complete her Master's degree in English at Eastern in December 2012 with an emphasis in TESOL and a certificate in the teaching of writing. |
Non-commercial |
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Difficulties illiterate refugees face and how it affects their children. |
Petronia |
Balcheva |
Mead SD/AEC |
Sarah Moureaux
Mead SD |
Illiterate adult refugees encounter many difficulties; their struggles affect their children. In order to help the immigrant students in our schools, we need to understand and help their parents. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 202 |
2:15-3:00 |
K-12 teachers, Program administrators, New/Trainee teachers |
Petronia Balcheva is an ELD teacher at Mead SD and an English instructor at AEC. She's been working in the ESL field since 2002, first as a Bilingual Specialist, later as an ELD teacher. She is a K-12 educator at Mead, where she teaches contained ESL classrooms at the middle and high school, as well as supports the staff and the ESL students at the elementary level. At AEC she teaches beginning English learners.
Sarah Moureaux is an ELD teacher at Mead SD. She taught for 5 years in California, where 90% of her students were second language learners. After moving to Spokane she continued working with immigrant students at Mead. Sarah is a K-12 educator. She teaches a contained ESL classroom at the high school, co-teaches Reading/Writing workshop at the middle school and supports the staff and the ESL students at the elementary level. |
Non-commercial |
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Discerning Between Language Acquisition Processes and Language Disabilities |
Anne |
Wilcox |
Whitworth University |
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An ELL Data Management Template and an ELL Observation Protocol will be presented to guide teams of educators in collecting key data for ELLs who show academic difficulties. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 2 |
2:15-3:00 |
K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program administrators |
Anne Wilcox is currently Teacher in Residence directing ELL programs at Whitworth University. She is the author of the ELL Data Mangagment Template and ELL Observation Protocol that has been adopted for state-wide, K-12 use in Idaho. She is also the recipient of the 2010 ELL Program of Excellence Award from the Idaho State Department of Education. |
Non-commercial |
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Discussion Games for Large Groups |
Kimberly |
Potter |
Spokane Public Schools |
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In this interactive workshop, participants will engage in four fun, non-threatening discussion games, teaching/review techniques and cooperative groupings that increase listening comprehension, subject mastery and speaking fluency through structured peer support. Adaptable to any subject matter and learner age. Already done G.L.A.D.? Try Discussion Games! |
Interactive Workshop (90 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 1 |
10:00-11:30 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers |
Kimberly Potter has taught elementary ELD in Spokane Public Schools for the last 4 years. Previously, she has taught English to teenagers on the Navajo Reservation of new Mexico, EFL to teens and young adults in Ukraine through the Peace Corps; and 3rd grade Pacific Island children on the American commonwealth of Saipan. She holds a Master's in Education, a Bachelor's in English/Language Arts and a Minor in Spanish. |
Non-commercial |
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Effective Facilitator-student Interactions in Pair Work Activities in Classrooms with Japanese ESL Learners |
Yukiko |
Hosoki |
Kyushu International University, Fukuoka, Japan |
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This study examines effective forms of facilitator feedback in pair work activities for EFL learners, and discusses the classroom roles of a facilitator. |
Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 12 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts |
Yukiko Hosoki is an Associate Professor of English at Kyushu International University in Japan. She has taught English to people of all ages in Japan, and has also taught Japanese language to American college students both in the States and in Japan. Her interests center on the development of second language communicative competence. |
Non-commercial |
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Eliminating fear of reading among college bound international students |
Elena |
Smith |
WSU |
Eloise Ariza-Rodriguez
WSU |
This discussion will focus on the key element of teaching academic reading skills by tailoring the teaching to an individual student and making it 'personalized.' |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 1 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers |
Elena received her Doctorate in English Linguistics from St. Petersburg State University, Russia, and holds a master's degree in Philology in German languages from the same university. She has taught in the field in Russia, Japan, and the U.S. She is an author of eleven publications on English grammar and semantics and has presented at numerous national and international conferences for ESL instructors. She began working at the IALC in 2000.
Eloise Ariza-Rodriguez earned her MA in TESOL from Colorado State University and her BA in linguistics from the University of Colorado. She has taught English, composition and Spanish in Spain, Peru, Egypt, Pakistan and Syria, as well as at colleges in the US.
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Non-commercial |
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Fast & Furious Writing! (quick and easy lesson planning and assessment) |
Lisa |
Wardian |
Central Valley School District |
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Looking for a fast way to see if your valuable writing instruction is making a difference? This workshop will give you tools for quick assessments! |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 114 |
11:00-:11:45 |
K-12 teachers |
Lisa Wardian M.Ed., has been teaching for 21 years. She received her B.Ed. from Gonzaga University and M.Ed. from Eastern Washington University. She has taught ELD students for the past 11 years in Central Valley School District through the Title 1 reading program. She also has background in teaching preschool special education and elementary special education students |
Non-commercial |
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Five exciting grammar activities for interactive ESL classes |
Neta Simpkins |
Cahill |
Skagit Valley College |
N/A |
Try five fun and lively grammar activities to help your students get a better handle on prepositions, vocabulary building, paragraph organization and helpful writing rubrics! |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Alcott 1 |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
25+ years experience teaching ESL and Japanese language to adults in community college settings. MA in Literacy Education and Diploma (TESL), University of British Columbia; BA in International Studies (Japan), University of Washington.10 years experience directing intensive English language programs. Currently a full-time faculty member in the Academic ESL program at Skagit Valley College, Mount Vernon, WA. |
Non-commercial |
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Guided reading for emergent and early readers |
Joy |
Mewhinney |
Spokane Public Schools |
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Guided Reading Groups: effective way to differentiate instruction so students read and write responses to their instructional level of text. One model will be shared. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 7 |
2:15-3:00 |
K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers |
Currently I teach ELL and am a Literacy Coach at Roosevelt School in Spokane. I have a Reading Recovery background as well. |
Non-commercial |
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Helping students become noun hounds and article investigators |
Isabel |
Haller |
Intensive American Language Center at WSU |
Kelli Dahmen |
To help students understand the rules and exceptions for articles, an approach that avoids fill in the blank activities will be explained |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 2 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs |
Isabel Haller is an English as a second language instructor at the Intensive American Language Center (IALC) at Washington State University. She received her BS in Elementary Education from SUNY NewPaltz in 1998 and has been in the field of ESL since then. Before teaching at the IALC, she worked as an ESL specialist in various public schools in Phoenix, Arizona. She has MA in TESL from the University of Idaho, and also has a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She is certified to teach in public schools in the state of Washington, and Tennessee.
Kelli Dahmen is an ESL Instructor at the intensive American Language Center at Washington State University. She has a BA in elementary education from Washington State University with minor in reading. She holds a MA in curriculum and instruction from Gonzaga. She taught at IALC at WSU part time from 1999 to 2000 while working as the materials coordinator at the Bookie at WSU. As materials coordinator, she worked closely with professors on campus to help them put together course materials and meet copyright laws. She returned to the IALC fulltime in 2010. Her overseas experience includes her student teaching experience in Kobe Japan at the Canadian Academy, and her experience working at the Fred Nicholson school for learning disabled in Dereham, Norfolk England in 1988. |
Non-commercial |
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How Culture Affects English Language Learners' (ELL's) Outcomes, with Chinese and Middle Eastern Immigrant Students |
Ani |
Derderian |
Washington State University |
Wang Cong Cong
congc@wsu.edu
Washington State University
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The presentation will highlight the Chinese and Middle Eastern ELL's challenges, stereotypes, etc. Moreover, it will discuss how culture affects ELL outcomes, cultural differences in parental knowledge and education, and socioeconomic issues. |
Demonstration (45 min), Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 7 |
1:15-2:00 |
K-12 teachers |
Ani Derderian
College of Education
Washington State University
aderderian@wsu.edu
Ani.ag@hotmail.com
Wang Cong Cong
congc@wsu.edu
College of Education
Washington State University
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Non-commercial |
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How to Cloudify Your ESL Life |
Ron |
Belisle |
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute |
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Scattered, cluttered, fragmented? Is that information you need (right now) on your home computer, work computer, USB drive? Moving your stuff to the clouds (i.e, the Internet out there) via Google Docs, Dropbox, Engrade, Blogger can help you better organize your stuff and more efficiently collaborate with other colleagues and your students. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Computer Lab |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program adminis |
Ron Belisle teaches at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute. He served as the 2011 WAESOL President and the 2011 Tri-TESOL Conference Chair. Currently he is the WAESOL TESOL Liaison, He has presented at numerous regional and national conferences on issues related to technology in education and administration. |
Non-commercial |
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Independent Learning Centers: Expanding input and increasing autonomous learning |
Bridget |
Green |
Gonzaga University Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute |
James Hunter, Gonzaga University |
The presenters will discuss the effectiveness of an online Independent Learning Center using Moodle and Blackboard and describe research investigating the effect on test scores. |
Discussion Session (45 min) |
MacDonald 7 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Program administrators, Developers of materials or curriculum |
Bridget Green is an instructor of English as a Second Language at the Center for Global Engagement at Gonzaga University.
James Hunter has been teaching in the ESL and MATESL programs at Gonzaga University for the past ten years and has recently completed his PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Birmingham, UK, investigating corrective feedback in language teaching and CALL. He has taught in Spain, Japan, and most recently in Abu Dhabi.
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Non-commercial |
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Instructional Conversation about Thinking |
Martha |
Savage |
Gonzaga University |
none |
This workshop explores methods to help ELL students develop critical thinking as expressed in speaking and writing through explicit instructional conversation facilitated by the teacher.
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Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 1 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers |
Assistant Professor at Gonzaga University
Instructor with immigrant and refugees in California
Bilingual classroom special education in California
Speech and language Specialist in California |
Non-commercial |
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Is teen-texting useful to ELL: Cyberlanguage used by Libyan teens |
Nadia |
Nsir |
IALC- Washington State University |
Tasneem Enbaya |
The presentation defines and explains the Cyberlanguage used by teenagers in texting. It shows how the varieties used by English Language learners can enhance their ESL |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 1 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
Nadia Nsir- joined IALC in the summer of 2011. She is a PhD student in Language, Literacy and Educational Technology at WSU. She holds an M.A. degree in EFL from the University of Tripoli in Libya. She received the CELTA – TESOL Certificate from University of Cambridge- UK and a Certificate in 'Integrating the Internet into the Classroom' at Lewis & Clark College-USA. Nadia also has a BA. in English with a focus in English Literature in the Victorian Age, and a BS. in Pharmacy from the University of Tripoli. She has an over 12- year experience of teaching EFL in Libya for the Oil sector employees and the undergraduate students. She also worked as a teaching adjunct in the College of Education at WSU.
Tasneem Enbaya: a sophomore in Pullman High School. Interested in technology and CALL. Skillful in educational technology programs ans software. |
Non-commercial |
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It's All About Vocabulary |
Frank |
Newman |
Spokane Public Schools |
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This workshop will guide participants through a thoughtful and systematic way of teaching and presenting essential vocabulary to students. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Alcott 1 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers |
Frank Newman has been teaching ESL since 1990. Currently he is teaching for the ELD program at Lewis and Clark High School. |
Non-commercial |
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Japanese Cultural Center Tour of Facility and Resources |
Candie |
Coker |
Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute |
Masahiro Ando, JCC Director, MFWI
Candie Faulhaber-Coker, JCC Administrative Assistant
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The Japanese Cultural Center (JCC) at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute serves as a program source, museum, and resource center with the express purpose of reaching regional and international audiences, young and old, with information on Japanese culture to promote global friendship and peace.
This tour will cover the JCC facility and provide an overview of the resources available to students, teachers, as well as those in the community. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Japanese Cultural Center |
1:15-2:00 |
K-12 teachers, Program administrators, Other |
Masahiro Ando, JCC Director since 2009
Candie Faulhaber-Coker, JCC Administrative Assistant since 2007 |
Non-commercial |
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Jumpstarting College Success for ESL Students |
Bevin |
Taylor |
Highline Community College |
Monica Lemoine, Highline Community College |
Presenters will describe Highline's Jumpstart Program which has successfully transitioned 70% of its participants to college. Find out why it's so successful, and how you can 'jumpstart' students in your own program. |
Demonstration (45 min), Discussion Session (45 min) |
MacDonald 12 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators, Other |
Bevin Taylor teaches English to immigrant and refugee adults at Highline Community College, where she is also ABE/GED/ESL Department Coordinator.
Monica Lemoine teaches pre-college and college level writing at Highline Community College, and is also a published writer herself. |
Non-commercial |
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Multisensory grammar with English on a Roll. Fun and effective! |
Linda |
Koran |
English on a Roll |
none |
Learn research-proven multisensory teaching strategies in this hands-on workshop. Practice them with English on a Roll, a unique grammar program based on Multisensory Structured Language.
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Interactive Workshop (90 min) |
MacDonald 12 |
2:15-3:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers |
Linda Koran, MIM, MEd, has been involved in teaching ESL and training instructors for the past twenty years. She developed English on a Roll ten years ago for her class of adult Somali refugees. Linda has also authored a series of writing skills books for English Mou Mou, Seoul, Korea. She received her Masters of Education from the University of Texas at Austin, and speaks five languages. |
Commercial / exhibitor |
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Narrowing the digital divide: practical solutions for integrating technology |
Nathan |
Hall |
Global Village Calgary |
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This presentation explores ways of implementing simple technology tools and structures into the language curriculum without overburdening the teacher. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library Computer Lab |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, Developers of materials or curriculum |
Nathan Hall has taught business and general English is various locations around the world, including the UK, and four years in Lithuania. He has also worked in the photographic and computer industries as a sales manager and training specialist. He is currently teaching advanced level general English at Global Village Calgary, and is completing his MA TESOL at Trinity Western University. |
Non-commercial |
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Native. Non-native. What's the difference? |
Kevin |
Kato |
Gonzaga University |
James Hunter
Gonzaga University |
We examine the literature on the 'native' and 'non-native' speaker constructs in the field and present our recent research. |
Paper/ Report (45 min), Discussion Session (45 min) |
Alcott 1 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teacher educators, Program administrators, New/Trainee teachers |
Kevin Kato has recently graduated from the MATESL program at Gonzaga University and is currently teaching at Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute.
James Hunter has been teaching in the ESL and MATESL programs at Gonzaga University for the past ten years and has recently completed his PhD in Applied Linguistics at the University of Birmingham (UK), investigating corrective feedback in language teaching and CALL. He has taught in Spain, Japan, and most recently in Abu Dhabi.
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Non-commercial |
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Naturalization Information Session |
Diana |
Wolder |
DHS- US Citizenship and Immigration Services |
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Naturalization Information Session. |
Interactive Workshop (90 min) |
MacDonald 9 |
2:15-3:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Field Office Director of the Spokane Field Office of USCIS since February 2003. |
Non-commercial |
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Needs analysis of non-native speaking nursing students. |
Kwanyok |
Vorasatmatee |
Gonzaga University |
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The provision of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) resource in nursing programs can mitigate language and cultural barriers of non-native speaking nursing students (NNSNS). |
Graduate Student Poster (45 minutes) |
Regents Room in Commons |
11:00-11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teacher educators, Developers of materials or curriculum |
Yok, currently an MA TESL student at Gonzaga University, is from Bangkok, Thailand. She came to the U.S. at the age of 15 to learn English and obtain an education. In May 2005, she graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont with a BA degree in Psychology where she also studied Spanish and Japanese languages. Yok enjoys getting to know people from all over the world and helping those in need. She is passionate about teaching, learning, and making a positive impact in the lives of non-native English speaking students. |
Non-commercial |
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Once upon a time: storytelling in the ESL classroom |
Jerry |
Call |
EAST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
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Participants will view a five-step template for storytelling, witness the telling of three stories, and leave with stories ready for classroom-usage. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 2 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers |
Jerry Call teaches at East Valley High and Middle Schools. His interests include teaching methodology and intercultural communication. |
Non-commercial |
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Online journaling: an integrated skills approach to independence |
Allison |
Blizzard |
Spokane Falls Community College |
none |
I would like to discuss with you an approach to online journaling that integrates listening, reading, writing, and speaking, one that fosters student autonomy. |
Discussion Session (45 min) |
Library 114 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum |
Dr. Allison Blizzard is an ESL Instructor and Program Coordinator in the Intensive English Language Program (IELP) at Spokane Falls Community College. Her teaching focus there is predominantly English for Academic Purposes. |
Non-commercial |
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Opportunities and Tips for TESL Volunteers in Spokane |
Erin |
Meuer |
Institute for Extended Learning; Gonzaga University |
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Discover the many places to volunteer with Spokane's ESL students and international communities. Access important contacts and insightful tips on how to be an outstanding volunteer. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 202 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Other |
Erin Meuer is an adult ESL instructor at the Institute of Extended Learning and Gonzaga University. Working with visiting students, immigrants, and refugees from all over the world, she has extensive experience teaching students from a multitude of languages and cultural backgrounds. As a MATESL graduate student at Gonzaga University, she did extensive volunteering and has forged connections she would like to share with you in her presentation, Tips and Opportunities for TESL Volunteers in Spokane. |
Non-commercial |
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Opposing Viewpoints - a database for exploring controversial issues |
Mary |
Water |
Gonzaga University |
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Opposing Viewpoints is a useful database suitable for advanced ESL students. Explore controversial topics in a guided fashion, or simply read and hear diverse material. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 9 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs |
Mary Water is an MA-TESL student at Gonzaga University and has worked at the Foley Center Library there for the past nine years. |
Non-commercial |
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Pathways to Academic Success: Developing Critical Thinking, Presentation, and Communication Skills |
Nichol |
Clark |
National Geographic Learning / Cengage Learning |
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New four-level acdemic listening, speaking and critical thinking series that helps students become active, informed listeners in both lectures and conversations. Free samples provided. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 1 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers |
Academic and Adult Ed Specialist - National Geographic Learning |
Commercial / exhibitor |
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Project Based Learning with Real World Results |
David |
Young |
A.C.E. Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University |
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This session presents a project based learning strategy that incorporates real-world issues. Ultimately, students will use English functionally to affect meaningful change outside the classroom. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library 203 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
Davey Young received his BA in English from the University of Puget Sound and his MA TESOL from Seattle Pacific University. He has worked with at-risk high school students in Seattle and taught at the Shandong University of Science and Technology in Jinan, China, and at the A.C.E. Language Institute at SPU. |
Non-commercial |
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Putting English into Action |
Nichol |
Clark |
National Geographic Learning / Cengage Learning |
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Putting English into Action makes a successful class. This engaging 4-level integrated skills series offers practical exercises and techniques to get students 'In Action'. Free samples provided. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 10 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Academic and Adult Ed Specialist with National Geographic Learning. |
Commercial / exhibitor |
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Second Language Teaching in Japan |
Kazuko |
Ueda |
Mukogawa Women's University |
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Is teaching Japanese as a Second Language different from ESL/EFL? Find out about JSL methods, teachers' roles in Japan, and JSL in other countries. |
Paper/ Report (45 min) |
MacDonald 10 |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts |
Kazuko Ueda is a Professor of Japanese Language and Literature at Mukogawa Women's University in Nishinomiya, Japan. She is currently at MFWI in Spokane with a small group of her students for a special short-term program. |
Non-commercial |
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Strategies for Teaching Writing to Beginning English Language Learners K-6 |
Judi |
Migliazzo |
Spokane Public Schools. |
Mitra Maleki, Spokane Public Schools
Judi Migliazzo, Spokane Public Schools |
This workshop will focus on discussing the characteristsics of beginning language learners and meaningful writing strategies that promote the development of literacy in K-6. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 114 |
2:15-3:00 |
K-12 teachers |
Judi has been a classroom teacher and is now an elementary English language development teacher for the Spokane Public Schools. She has a Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language from Gonzaga University and has taught English in South Korea, China and Lithuania.
Mitra has been a classroom teacher and is now an elementary English language development teacher for the Spokane Public Schools. She has a Masters in Elementary Education with an endorsement in English as a Second Language from Whitworth University. Mitra's native language is Farsi. |
Non-commercial |
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Study group interaction for ESL students: An experience of a high-school senior |
Nadia |
Nsir |
IALC- Washington State University |
Ala Enbaya- Pullman High School |
The presentation will showcase the experience of the learning service senior project . It is about forming an international 'study with fun group' to study together with tutors. It shows the challenges, organizing it, the achievements and the feedback.
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Demonstration (45 min) |
MacDonald 1 |
2:15-3:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts |
Nadia Nsir - Main presenter
Nadia joined IALC in the summer of 2011. She is a PhD student in Language, Literacy and Educational Technology at WSU. She holds an M.A. degree in EFL from the University of Tripoli in Libya. She received the CELTA – TESOL Certificate from University of Cambridge- UK and a Certificate in 'Integrating the Internet into the Classroom' at Lewis & Clark College-USA. Nadia also has a BA. in English with a focus in English Literature in the Victorian Age, and a BS. in Pharmacy from the University of Tripoli. She has an over 12- year experience of teaching EFL in Libya for the Oil sector employees and the undergraduate students. She also worked as a teaching adjunct in the College of Education at WSU.
Ala Enbaya: Co-presenter - Ala is an international high school senior- She was accepted in the running start to tale courses in the Community College of Spokane in Pullman for two quarters. Ala is interested in ESL and has already applied to the Department of English at WSU. |
Non-commercial |
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Teaching English Guidance Plan |
John |
Langenheim |
Spokane Community College (IEL) Adjunct |
None |
Key steps for assisting and providing guidance to teachers with limited ESL teaching experience, primarily with immigrants, will be presented. |
Discussion Session (45 min) |
MacDonald 10 |
3:15-4:00 |
New/Trainee teachers |
Degrees in Engineering and Modern Languages and Literature.
20 year career as a Naval Officer in submarine service/Director of a training
department for officers at the US Naval Submarine School/Service on a joint staff in France/senior staff officer for two major Pacific Commands.
12 years as an engineer, program manager and international business development manager with Honeywell, in 15 foreign countries.
16 years as a Small Business Consultant, which included 9 years of teaching business planning, and working with non-profit corporations to train Board Trustees, write bylaws and governace/policy manuals and financial plans.
3 years teaching ESL at the Spokane Barton School and SCC IEL. National certificatiion as TESL/TESOL instructot. |
Non-commercial |
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The Cultures of Refugees From Burma: the KaRen, Chin, and Karenni |
Eh Blu |
Htoo |
Spokane Public Schools |
Hser Paw, Bilingual Specialist with the English Language Development Program of Spokane Public Schools
Sa Eh Clay, ELD Student at Ferris High School |
The presenters will explain the cultures and experiences of ethnic minorities from Burma, and cultural differences that may impact student behaviors and successes in school. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 10 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers |
Eh Blu Htoo, Hser Paw, and Sa Eh Clay are KaRen refugees from Burma. Eh Blu and Hser Paw work as Bilingual Specialists with the English Language Development Program of Spokane Public Schools, translating for families in their community and tutoring in the schools. Sa Eh Clay is a Senior at Ferris High School who will be doing her senior year Culminating Project on the KaRen Culture and ethnic persecution in Burma/Myanmar.
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Non-commercial |
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The implications of the use of native language in the ESL classroom |
Jennifer |
Zirbes |
Gonzaga University |
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Is use of first language a loss of valuable practice time or a way to build off of their background knowledge? Results from a study of published research and data gathered from several immigrant/refugee classrooms in Spokane.
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Graduate Student Poster (45 minutes) |
Regents Room in Commons |
11:00-11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Jennifer Zirbes is a graduate student in the MATESL program at Gonzaga University. She fell in love with English teaching while working as a Peace Corps volunteer in Panama. In addition to her university studies, she teaches two community ESL classes in Spokane and volunteers at the Institute for Extended Learning ESL program. |
Non-commercial |
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Toolbox for the K-8 Newcomer |
Holly |
Dugenet |
Spokane Public Schools |
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Expand your toolbox for your work with K-8 newcomers. Practical ideas and discussion for both the Bilingual and ELD Teacher.
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Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 9 |
1:15-2:00 |
K-12 teachers |
Holly Dugenet is a Spanish Bilingual Specialist with Spokane Public Schools. She has a Master's in Teaching and has taught both ESL and foreign language (Spanish and French) in Oregon, at St. George's School, and for Spokane Public Schools.
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Non-commercial |
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Understanding and helping Non-Literate Adult students |
Fern |
Adam |
IEL Spokane Community College |
Wafaa Assi
IEL Spokane Community College |
For instructors of pre-literate adult students. Come and experience learning letters and words in Arabic as we demonstrate our method of teaching literacy. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 114 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers |
Fern Adam arrived from Canada 12 years ago. She has taught all levels of ESL and is currently working with pre-literate refugees, many of whom have never been to school in their own countries.
Wafaa Assi came from Iraq 12 years ago and has worked intensely with beginners and pre-literate students. |
Non-commercial |
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Unlocking the Mysteries of Syllable Stress |
Mandy |
Egle |
Seattle Learning Academy |
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Syllable stress patterns are teachable and widely applicable to communicative competence, and increasing student awareness of those patterns greatly improves oral fluency. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 1 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers |
Mandy Egle has been teaching English as a Second Language with a focus on pronunciation to a highly diversified population since 2005. She uses her experience with intermediate to advanced students to teach the topics that most affect students living and working in the United States. In addition, she has self-published two student textbooks 'Pronunciation Pages 2: Sounds of American English' and 'Rhythm and Intonation of American English.' Her biweekly podcast, 'American English Pronunciation,' has had more the 6 million downloads. |
Non-commercial |
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Using content standards to identify and teach high-mileage academic language |
Anny |
Case |
Gonzaga University |
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Learn to identify critical academic language from K-12 standards and design engaging and effective activities to build academic language proficiency. Sample activities will be provided. |
Interactive Workshop (90 min) |
MacDonald 13 |
2:15-3:45 |
K-12 teachers |
Anny Fritzen Case is an assistant professor in Gonzaga University's Department of Teacher Education. She received her MA-TESOL from Brigham Young University and her Ph.D. from Michigan State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Gonzaga, she was an ESL teacher in private and public schools in Utah. As a high school teacher, she was involved in school-wide efforts to improve the educational opportunities for immigrant students. In addition to working in K-12 settings, she has taught ESL to adults in a university IEP, at a community college, and at a community-based refugee center. |
Non-commercial |
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Visual Instruction Plans: Mapping Grammar for ESL Students |
April |
Ridgeway |
Eastern Washington University |
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Presenter will introduce Visual Instruction Plans and how they can be used to teach grammar. VIPs will facilitate instruction while encouraging student comprehension and mastery. |
Demonstration (45 min) |
Library Assembly Hall 2 |
11:00-:11:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers |
April Ridgeway is a M.A. English: TESL student and graduate instructor at Eastern Washington University. April holds an Idaho Secondary Teaching Certificate with an endorsement in Spanish, has completed an internship in English 112: English for Multilingual Students, and currently teaches English 101 at EWU. |
Non-commercial |
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What do YOU say: Writing to join the conversation |
Jennie |
Sevedge |
Gonzaga University English Language Center |
Jennifer Akins
Gonzaga University English Language Center |
English learners need an understanding of the unspoken rules of the writing conversation as well as the chunks of language that successful academic writers use. Instructors share strategies and experiences teaching academic writing to intermediate/advanced IEP students transitioning to undergraduate or graduate level university work. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
Library 114 |
1:15-2:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs |
Jennie Sevedge and Jennifer Akins are currently instructors of ESL and MATESL in the Gonzaga English Language Center. They have taught writing at every level and are passionate about helping international students find success in American Universities.
Jennie has taught writing courses in intensive English programs, as well as in undergraduate, graduate and professional development programs at universities in Alabama and Colombia. Jennifer has taught at the Mukogawa University Fort Wright campus and at several locations in France. |
Non-commercial |
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What teachers need to know about Iraqi Refugees in Spokane |
Hussam |
Al-Khalidy |
Spokane Public Schools |
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The presenter will explain cultural issues and differences that impact Iraqi refugee students, to help educators meet the Iraqi community's educational needs. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 10 |
10:00-10:45 |
Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers, Other |
Hussam Al-Khalidy is currently a Bilingual Specialist for the English Language Development Program of Spokane Public Schools. Prior to coming to Spokane he was an interpreter for US military forces in Iraq. He also has a degree in business. |
Non-commercial |
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What Teachers need to know about Marshallese Culture |
Ermi |
Atlaia |
Spokane Public Schools |
Julita Kobeney and Yuriko Jack |
The presenters will explain cultural differences that may impact Marshallese students' behaviors and successes in school, to help educators meet the Marshallese community's educational needs. |
Interactive Workshop (45 min) |
MacDonald 7 |
3:15-4:00 |
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, Teacher educators |
Ermi Atlaia, Julita Kobeney, and Yuriko Jack are Marshallese Bilingual Specialists with Spokane Public Schools. They interpret for Marshallese families, and offer educational support to Marshallese students in Spokane Public Schools. |
Non-commercial |
