Workshops
Balancing Multi-Level NeedsDate/Time:9am-2pm, Saturday, April 17. Cost:$80 (includes a light lunch). Presenter:Alysan Croydon Description:This workshop focuses on how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students in multi-level 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. Intended Audience:Teachers working with immigrants and refugees in the United States. Teachers who work with non-literate students and multi-level groups. 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:Download the registration form. Registration forms can be faxed or mailed to the S-TESL office. Effective Applications of Technology in the ELL ClassroomDate/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. 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:Download the registration form. Registration forms can be faxed or mailed to the S-TESL office.
If you have a request or suggestion for a workshop, or would like S-TESL to host a professional development workshop (for ESOL or foreign language teachers), please contact the Director. S-TESL hosted a series of Saturday morning workshops from 2005-2007. Past workshops have included:
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