Corpus-Informed Activities for the ESOL Classroom

Date/Time:

Saturday, September 18, 2010, 9:00am-12:30pm

Cost:

$70.00

Presenter:

Robin Persiani, Sierra College, Rocklin, CA

Intended Audience:

Teachers working with intermediate level and higher ESOL students, in secondary, adult, and higher
education settings.

Description:

Recent corpus studies have provided educators with new, sometimes surprising, information about linguistic features and patterns as well as how language is used across registers. By using this information, educators can create activities that help students learn and practice important skills while providing them an opportunity to experience real language in use. In this workshop, the presenter will provide a brief introduction to corpus research. She will then present selected findings on frequency and patterns as well as demonstrate some techniques and activities that classroom teachers can use to include under-represented features and to supplement current, non-corpus-based, texts. Participants will be encouraged to interact and ask questions, and all will receive a comprehensive handout containing frequency data in an easy-to-use format, classroom-ready materials, and sources for additional information.

About the Presenter:

Robin Persiani, ESL Professor, Sierra College, Rocklin, California, has taught ESL at California community colleges for 12 years and previously taught EFL in Italy.   Robin became interested in corpus linguistics and its application to teaching while completing her MA-TESL studies at Northern Arizona University. She enjoys creating corpus-informed activities and has developed materials and offered several presentations at national and state conferences related to the application of corpus findings in the ESL classroom.  She is currently writing a book for University of Michigan Press on corpus-based listening/speaking activities.

To register:

Prior to registration call 206-781-8607 to confirm space is available.

Download the registration form. Registration forms can be faxed or mailed to the S-TESL office. In person registration requires an appointment. Please call the office at 206-781-8607 to schedule.

Deadline for registration

Deadline to register is September 17, 2010 at noon. We cannot accept walk-in registrations on the day of the workshop.

Refund Policy:

Non-Transferable. Workshop tuition is refundable less a $10 administrative fee up until one week prior to the workshop. Refund requests must be in writing and submitted to the School of TESL via fax (206) 781-8922 or email STESLinfo@seattleu.edu

Effective Applications of Technology in the ELL Classroom

Date/Time:

Saturday, May 22, 2010, 9:00 am-12:00pm

Cost:

$65.00

Presenter:

Dan Noyes

Intended Audience:

All ESOL Teachers

Description:

In this three hour workshop, the presenter will demonstrate readily available software and web-based applications that can be used to enhance learning, foster a sense of community and develop students' awareness of themselves as learners. Participants will have the opportunity to have hands-on practice with these applications. Note: Participants are asked to bring a wireless ready laptop.

About the Presenter:

Daniel Noyes has over ten years experience teaching ESL and Social Studies, and currently teaches high school ELL and Geography in the Highline School District. He is a teacher educator at the School of Teaching ESL and has taught EFL in Turkey. Throughout his career, Dan has advocated for the integration of technology to support best teaching practices.

Balancing Multi-Level Needs in TESOL

Date/Time:

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00 am-2:00pm

Cost:

$80.00

Presenter:

Alysan Croydon

Intended Audience:

Teachers working with immigrants and refugees in the United States. Teachers who work with non-literate students and multi-level groups.

Description:

This workshop focuses on how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in multilevel classes with particular emphasis on teaching literate and non-literate students together. Participants will experience a multi-level class, discuss instructional strategies, examine lesson plan design, discuss how to adapt lesson content and objectives, and learn about useful resources. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to aid in the preparation, implementation, and evaluation of multi-level teaching.

Clock Hours:

None provided

Refund Policy:

Non-Transferable. Workshop tuition is refundable less a $10 administrative fee up until one week prior to the workshop. Refund requests must be in writing and submitted to the School of TESL via fax (206) 781-8922 or email STESLinfo@seattleu.edu

To register:

Registration is now closed.

Future offerings of this workshop

Due to the immense popularity of this workshop we would like to offer it again within the next year. If you'd like to express interest in attending a future Multi Level Needs workshop please contact steslinfo@seattleu.edu.