Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Adult TESL Approaches for 21st Century Results
Adult ESL students must acquire many skill sets in order to successfully enter a world of business, education and technology dominated by English. Come explore specific instructional approaches and teaching strategies that can help prepare adults for full participation in local and global English arenas. Many teaching resources will be provided!
Presenters:
Tanya Conover, Multi-Level ESL Instructor & EL/Civics Grant Coordinator, PWCS Adult Education ESOL Program, Manassas, Virginia
Debby Cargill, Lead ESOL/Program Developer at Prince William County Schools, Manassas, Virginia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: 9:45-11:15 a.m Room: Powell A & B
Cell Phones as a Learning Tool
Do you want to explore ways of using a mobile phone for instruction in the ABE/ESL classroom? Learn how texting, pictures, and calling can take any classroom to the 21st century. Please be sure to bring your cell phones to this exciting interactive presentation.
Presenter: Susan Gaer, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education, Santa Ana, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Creating Pathways for Career & Academic Success
Panelists share their successful tips and strategies that have increased their ESL students’ transition rate to college from 10% to 28% through establishing pathways, an innovative orientation program, cross-disciplinary faculty learning communities and other transition initiatives that provide career and academic success. Handouts provided.
Presenters:
Dr. Yilin Sun, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
Sara Baldwin, ESL Instructor, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, Washington
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL )
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Developing Oral English Proficiency in Adults
The presenter shares free resources from a new website that highlights level-appropriate speaking and listening activities for adults learning English. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of oral language proficiency and communicative language teaching, based on insights from second language acquisition research.
Presenter: Sarah Young, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Taylor A
Does Technology Belong in a 21st Century Immigrant Refugee ESL Classroom? YES!
Online learning requires a high level of document and computer literacy that many ESL students lack. Newer web 2.0 tools offer opportunities for creative and collaborative learning. There is an increasing demand for these skill sets in 21st century life. Programs that offer technology often assume that the learner brings this kind of literacy or is self directed enough to gain it without assistance. The result is that many students are not given an opportunity to become successful online learners. This presentation will explore an orientation framework that scaffolds the learning of communicative, creative and collaborative uses of technology for newcomers.
Presenter: Marjorie Richards, Seattle Vocational Institute, Washington
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour) Strand: Technology
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Taylor A
Effectively using the TABE CLAS‐E System
TABE CLAS-E is an integrated system of assessment, instruction and proposal development for educators working with Adult English Language Learner students. In this demonstration, participants will understand how this coordinated system can be used for planning and instruction to supports ELL students transition into basic adult education programs.
Presenter: Mike Johnson, Product Manager, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Sutter
Extending the Learning
Adult ELLs lead complex lives making attainment of their goals difficult. Take-home reading packets provide a hands-on extended learning option that promotes self-efficacy and helps adult ELLs persist in learning beyond the classroom. Learn about the components of each packet that foster pleasurable reading, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.
Presenter: Rosemary Sharkey, Hamline University/Atlas, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
K-12 ELD Frameworks for Adult Education
Participants will engage in an interactive presentation of an ELD framework for Adult Education ESL or Family Literacy instruction. Participants will practice designing a simple lesson as a way to apply the principles they learned. They will learn about and practice using dynamic tools that teach explicit language learning. Participants will learn from and leave with an example of and EL Civics unit that implements the ELD framework.
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Kelley Keith, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Co-Presenter: Jody Talkington, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Co-Presenter: David Harris, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Low-Tech ESL
With all the learning options available in the 21st century, what student needs can be met by informal, low-tech, low-budget programs? More>>
Presenter: Marian Olson, Plainfield Community English School, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Motivating ESL Student‐to‐Student Interactions
This interactive learning session focuses on strategies that engage students with each other and require little teacher preparation. The facilitator demonstrates strategies to use with class openers and visuals as well as strategies that develop listening, grammar, speaking, reading, and writing. Participants receive a detailed handout.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, ESL Consultant and Ventures Author, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Sutter
Picture This!
· Introduction: http://eff.cls.utk.edu/fundamentals/eff_standards.htm#knowledge
· Oxford dictionaries: The New Oxford Picture Dictionary by E. C. Parnell, The Oxford Picture Dictionary by Shapiro and Adelson-Goldstein
· Photo library: Lakeshore, Building Language Photo Library
· Student produced photo/picture dictionary/photo journals
· Student photos in local newspaper
· Phone trees with student pictures
· Hands-on experience
Presenters: Ellen Davis, Lawton Area Lifelong Learning Center, Lawton, Oklahoma
Sheila Fountain, Program Director, Lawton Adult Learning Center-Comanche, Lawton Oklahoma
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Pre‐literate ESL: Treasure Trove of Resources
Do you work with ESL learners who are not literate in their L1? Having trouble knowing where to start or finding solid classroom materials and other resources for low-literacy? Join us for sharing and discussion about “what’s out there” for pre-literate learners as we explore the treasure-trove of resources available.
Presenter: Patsy Vinogradov, University of Minnesota, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Sutter
A Professional Development Model for Teachers of ESOL and Workforce Development
Participants will have an opportunity to examine a Professional Development model for ESOL conducted through a Workforce Agency. The workshop includes a step-by-step analysis of how the two entities created, planned, and executed this blended professional development consisting of two face-to-face modules with online participation in between. Participants will review planning steps including teacher needs assessments, logistics, and flexibility needed to be successful. Finally, we will create models useful for participants for local professional development.
Presenter: Sarah Young, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
Reading Anyone? Integrating Reading Activities into ELL Lessons
Reading is an essential skill for life and work in the 21st century. Learn how to integrate reading activities into ELL lessons. Take home a packet of reading activities to use in the ELL classroom. See how CASAS Reading Content Standards and TOPS reports can identify students reading skill needs.
Presenters:
Lori Howard, CASAS Program Specialist Coordinator, CASAS, California
Susan van Bezooijen, CASAS Program Specialist, CASAS, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Lombard
Reading for the Workplace: Free LINCS Resources
This workshop will address teaching adult English language learners reading for the workplace. Presenters will address sociological and skill-based aspects of teaching reading for this setting. Participant will develop reading activities emphasizing the four components of reading using contextualized and authentic workplace materials. Free online resources from the LINCS collections will be featured.
Presenter: Blaire Willson Toso, Penn State: Goodling Institute, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Retention Strategies for Higher Achievement
The main purpose of this panel discussion is to explore the concept of retention in ABE as applied to all members of the ABE community from a diversity of perspectives. The panel discussion will deal with the management of retention and will develop practical ways to maximize retention among ESL, GED, and transitioning students.
Presenters:
Sheramy Barry, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Tünde Csepelyi, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Gail Hettich, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Joy Zimmerman, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Safety & Skills Acquisition for Latino Construction Workforce
Will cover the state and outlook of our national and local workforce, its current challenges, and a closer view at some idiosyncrasies of the Latino segment. It will show how worker productivity and safety can be boosted through best practices in the building industry and offer a business case for safety and skills acquisition for the workplace.
Presenter: Sergio Salmeron, Home Builders Institution, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Sutter
Strategies for Transitioning ESL Students to Academic and Workforce Programs
Engage your intermediate and advanced level adult ESL students in acquiring the skills necessary to transition successfully into the academic and workforce programs of the 21st Century. Learn techniques and tools that help build a foundation for student success. Handouts provided.
Presenter: Ronna Magy, Teacher Trainer, Los Angeles Unified School District (retired), Los Angeles, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Transitioning from ESL to Work & Further Education
Engage your intermediate and advanced level adult ESL students in acquiring the skills necessary to transition successfully into the academic and workforce programs of the 21st Century. Learn techniques and tools that help build a foundation for student success. Handouts provided.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Lombard
Using the Language Experience Approach in Adult ESL Classrooms
Current research shows the effectiveness of using authentic materials and activities to teach literacy in adult ESL classrooms. After presenting key findings of research, the presenter will introduce the Language Experience Approach (LEA), highlighting its value for adult ESL learners. LEA strategies will be demonstrated, with a focus on the creation and use of learner-dictated stories to teach reading. These stories are based on learners' own experiences and needs in real life.
Presenter: Jiuhan Huang, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of the School of Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Room: Lombard
Using the SIOP Model with Adult ELLs
Adult English language learners (ELLs) are not just enrolled in English as a second language (ESL) classes, they are also in ABE, GED, ASE, and vocational classes. This presentation looks at using a sheltered-English approach from K-12 practice in order to work with adult ELLs in content-based instructional venues.
Presenter: Miriam Burt, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 11
What's New With EL/Civics Online
See what's new with EL/Civics Online, a free, online professional development course for ESL teachers or tutors. Along with the four original courses, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Civic Engagement, and Naturalization, a Master Teacher component and tutorials, the site will soon feature content modules. Experience all that EL/Civics Online offers.
Presenter: Judith Diamond, Adult Learning Resource Center, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 21
Writing Strategies for Higher Achievement
This presentation demystifies the teaching of writing in ABE ESL programs. This interactive learning session describes successful implementation of writing strategies in a Basic Skills class. Participants will practice academic approaches that assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals while learning the writing process.
Presenter: Gail Hettich, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nevada
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Lombard
Adult ESL students must acquire many skill sets in order to successfully enter a world of business, education and technology dominated by English. Come explore specific instructional approaches and teaching strategies that can help prepare adults for full participation in local and global English arenas. Many teaching resources will be provided!
Presenters:
Tanya Conover, Multi-Level ESL Instructor & EL/Civics Grant Coordinator, PWCS Adult Education ESOL Program, Manassas, Virginia
Debby Cargill, Lead ESOL/Program Developer at Prince William County Schools, Manassas, Virginia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: 9:45-11:15 a.m Room: Powell A & B
Cell Phones as a Learning Tool
Do you want to explore ways of using a mobile phone for instruction in the ABE/ESL classroom? Learn how texting, pictures, and calling can take any classroom to the 21st century. Please be sure to bring your cell phones to this exciting interactive presentation.
Presenter: Susan Gaer, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education, Santa Ana, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 3
Creating Pathways for Career & Academic Success
Panelists share their successful tips and strategies that have increased their ESL students’ transition rate to college from 10% to 28% through establishing pathways, an innovative orientation program, cross-disciplinary faculty learning communities and other transition initiatives that provide career and academic success. Handouts provided.
Presenters:
Dr. Yilin Sun, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington
Sara Baldwin, ESL Instructor, South Seattle Community College, Seattle, Washington
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL )
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VI, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Room: Powell A & B
Developing Oral English Proficiency in Adults
The presenter shares free resources from a new website that highlights level-appropriate speaking and listening activities for adults learning English. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of oral language proficiency and communicative language teaching, based on insights from second language acquisition research.
Presenter: Sarah Young, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Taylor A
Does Technology Belong in a 21st Century Immigrant Refugee ESL Classroom? YES!
Online learning requires a high level of document and computer literacy that many ESL students lack. Newer web 2.0 tools offer opportunities for creative and collaborative learning. There is an increasing demand for these skill sets in 21st century life. Programs that offer technology often assume that the learner brings this kind of literacy or is self directed enough to gain it without assistance. The result is that many students are not given an opportunity to become successful online learners. This presentation will explore an orientation framework that scaffolds the learning of communicative, creative and collaborative uses of technology for newcomers.
Presenter: Marjorie Richards, Seattle Vocational Institute, Washington
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour) Strand: Technology
Inquiry Area: 21st Century Classroom Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: Featured Technology Workshop
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Taylor A
Effectively using the TABE CLAS‐E System
TABE CLAS-E is an integrated system of assessment, instruction and proposal development for educators working with Adult English Language Learner students. In this demonstration, participants will understand how this coordinated system can be used for planning and instruction to supports ELL students transition into basic adult education programs.
Presenter: Mike Johnson, Product Manager, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Illinois
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 2:20–3:00 p.m. Room: Sutter
Extending the Learning
Adult ELLs lead complex lives making attainment of their goals difficult. Take-home reading packets provide a hands-on extended learning option that promotes self-efficacy and helps adult ELLs persist in learning beyond the classroom. Learn about the components of each packet that foster pleasurable reading, critical thinking, and vocabulary development.
Presenter: Rosemary Sharkey, Hamline University/Atlas, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
K-12 ELD Frameworks for Adult Education
Participants will engage in an interactive presentation of an ELD framework for Adult Education ESL or Family Literacy instruction. Participants will practice designing a simple lesson as a way to apply the principles they learned. They will learn about and practice using dynamic tools that teach explicit language learning. Participants will learn from and leave with an example of and EL Civics unit that implements the ELD framework.
Presenters:
Lead Presenter: Kelley Keith, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Co-Presenter: Jody Talkington, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Co-Presenter: David Harris, Family Literacy Liaison, Oakland Adult and Career Education
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Low-Tech ESL
With all the learning options available in the 21st century, what student needs can be met by informal, low-tech, low-budget programs? More>>
Presenter: Marian Olson, Plainfield Community English School, New Jersey
Presentation Format: Poster Session (20 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Plaza A & B
Motivating ESL Student‐to‐Student Interactions
This interactive learning session focuses on strategies that engage students with each other and require little teacher preparation. The facilitator demonstrates strategies to use with class openers and visuals as well as strategies that develop listening, grammar, speaking, reading, and writing. Participants receive a detailed handout.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, ESL Consultant and Ventures Author, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Sutter
Picture This!
· Introduction: http://eff.cls.utk.edu/fundamentals/eff_standards.htm#knowledge
· Oxford dictionaries: The New Oxford Picture Dictionary by E. C. Parnell, The Oxford Picture Dictionary by Shapiro and Adelson-Goldstein
· Photo library: Lakeshore, Building Language Photo Library
· Student produced photo/picture dictionary/photo journals
· Student photos in local newspaper
· Phone trees with student pictures
· Hands-on experience
Presenters: Ellen Davis, Lawton Area Lifelong Learning Center, Lawton, Oklahoma
Sheila Fountain, Program Director, Lawton Adult Learning Center-Comanche, Lawton Oklahoma
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Pre‐literate ESL: Treasure Trove of Resources
Do you work with ESL learners who are not literate in their L1? Having trouble knowing where to start or finding solid classroom materials and other resources for low-literacy? Join us for sharing and discussion about “what’s out there” for pre-literate learners as we explore the treasure-trove of resources available.
Presenter: Patsy Vinogradov, University of Minnesota, Minnesota
Presentation Format: Lecture Presentation Session (40 minutes)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–2:10 p.m. Room: Sutter
A Professional Development Model for Teachers of ESOL and Workforce Development
Participants will have an opportunity to examine a Professional Development model for ESOL conducted through a Workforce Agency. The workshop includes a step-by-step analysis of how the two entities created, planned, and executed this blended professional development consisting of two face-to-face modules with online participation in between. Participants will review planning steps including teacher needs assessments, logistics, and flexibility needed to be successful. Finally, we will create models useful for participants for local professional development.
Presenter: Sarah Young, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Inquiry Area: Workforce Development Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15-2:45 p.m. Room: Continental Parlor 8
Reading Anyone? Integrating Reading Activities into ELL Lessons
Reading is an essential skill for life and work in the 21st century. Learn how to integrate reading activities into ELL lessons. Take home a packet of reading activities to use in the ELL classroom. See how CASAS Reading Content Standards and TOPS reports can identify students reading skill needs.
Presenters:
Lori Howard, CASAS Program Specialist Coordinator, CASAS, California
Susan van Bezooijen, CASAS Program Specialist, CASAS, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Lombard
Reading for the Workplace: Free LINCS Resources
This workshop will address teaching adult English language learners reading for the workplace. Presenters will address sociological and skill-based aspects of teaching reading for this setting. Participant will develop reading activities emphasizing the four components of reading using contextualized and authentic workplace materials. Free online resources from the LINCS collections will be featured.
Presenter: Blaire Willson Toso, Penn State: Goodling Institute, Pennsylvania
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Additional Educational Focus: LINCS
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Union Square 23 & 24
Retention Strategies for Higher Achievement
The main purpose of this panel discussion is to explore the concept of retention in ABE as applied to all members of the ABE community from a diversity of perspectives. The panel discussion will deal with the management of retention and will develop practical ways to maximize retention among ESL, GED, and transitioning students.
Presenters:
Sheramy Barry, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Tünde Csepelyi, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Gail Hettich, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Joy Zimmerman, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Nevada
Presentation Format: Panel Discussion Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session IV, 1:30–3:00 p.m. Room: Powell A & B
Safety & Skills Acquisition for Latino Construction Workforce
Will cover the state and outlook of our national and local workforce, its current challenges, and a closer view at some idiosyncrasies of the Latino segment. It will show how worker productivity and safety can be boosted through best practices in the building industry and offer a business case for safety and skills acquisition for the workplace.
Presenter: Sergio Salmeron, Home Builders Institution, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Sutter
Strategies for Transitioning ESL Students to Academic and Workforce Programs
Engage your intermediate and advanced level adult ESL students in acquiring the skills necessary to transition successfully into the academic and workforce programs of the 21st Century. Learn techniques and tools that help build a foundation for student success. Handouts provided.
Presenter: Ronna Magy, Teacher Trainer, Los Angeles Unified School District (retired), Los Angeles, California
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 15 & 16
Transitioning from ESL to Work & Further Education
Engage your intermediate and advanced level adult ESL students in acquiring the skills necessary to transition successfully into the academic and workforce programs of the 21st Century. Learn techniques and tools that help build a foundation for student success. Handouts provided.
Presenter: K. Lynn Savage, City College of San Francisco
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session III, 9:45–11:15 a.m. Room: Lombard
Using the Language Experience Approach in Adult ESL Classrooms
Current research shows the effectiveness of using authentic materials and activities to teach literacy in adult ESL classrooms. After presenting key findings of research, the presenter will introduce the Language Experience Approach (LEA), highlighting its value for adult ESL learners. LEA strategies will be demonstrated, with a focus on the creation and use of learner-dictated stories to teach reading. These stories are based on learners' own experiences and needs in real life.
Presenter: Jiuhan Huang, Ed.D., Assistant Professor of the School of Education, Regent University, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session VII, 1:15–2:45 p.m. Room: Lombard
Using the SIOP Model with Adult ELLs
Adult English language learners (ELLs) are not just enrolled in English as a second language (ESL) classes, they are also in ABE, GED, ASE, and vocational classes. This presentation looks at using a sheltered-English approach from K-12 practice in order to work with adult ELLs in content-based instructional venues.
Presenter: Miriam Burt, Center for Applied Linguistics, District of Columbia
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15-4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 11
What's New With EL/Civics Online
See what's new with EL/Civics Online, a free, online professional development course for ESL teachers or tutors. Along with the four original courses, U.S. History, U.S. Government, Civic Engagement, and Naturalization, a Master Teacher component and tutorials, the site will soon feature content modules. Experience all that EL/Civics Online offers.
Presenter: Judith Diamond, Adult Learning Resource Center, Illinois
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session V, 3:15–4:45 p.m. Room: Union Square 21
Writing Strategies for Higher Achievement
This presentation demystifies the teaching of writing in ABE ESL programs. This interactive learning session describes successful implementation of writing strategies in a Basic Skills class. Participants will practice academic approaches that assist students in achieving their personal and academic goals while learning the writing process.
Presenter: Gail Hettich, Instructor, Truckee Meadows Community College, Reno, Nevada
Presentation Format: Interactive Learning Session (1.5 hour)
Educational Focus: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Date: Monday, April 18, 2011 Time: Concurrent Session I, 2:10–3:40 p.m. Room: Lombard
