Academic writing often confines students to a rigid approach that stifles creativity. This session introduces an innovative approach using stories from The Players' Tribune blog as mentor texts. By fostering personal voice and multimedia expression, students learn to challenge academic norms. Participants will explore strategies for encouraging 'rule-breaking' within academic contexts, empowering students to find their unique voices and build community through multimedia and digital literacy.
Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams is a Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) and the Online Accessibility Mentor at San Diego Miramar College, teaching online, hybrid, and in-person. With over two decades of experience, her teaching journey spans diverse settings... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2007
Start your day with positive energy playing communicative games that support social emotional learning and are filled with love! This is a casual opportunity to network and gain inspiration for your classroom, led by the heart.
Sherry MacKay (M.Ed. in T.E.S.O.L.) has extensive teacher training experience and more than 25 years of experience teaching adults with refugee and immigrant backgrounds. She is the co-founder of Glocally Connected, a non-profit organization that promotes community building in order... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2019
Our presentation explores strategies to optimize Learning Management Systems (LMS) for ESL education. We'll discuss data-driven insights, interactive tools, and effective communication channels that enhance the learning experience. Participants will gain practical knowledge on leveraging LMS features to create dynamic, engaging, and accessible environments for language learners in higher education.
Harream Purdie is an experienced educator and instructional designer with a background in classroom teaching and online TESOL. Currently, Harream works as an instructional designer, where they focus on creating accessible and engaging learning experiences for diverse student populations... Read More →
In an increasingly globalized world, effective intercultural communication is essential. Graphic design tools are now readily available for everyone to learn and use. Empowering multilingual learners to learn design skills in order to communicate their messages across social media platforms is one way to create opportunities for intercultural communication. Come to this lightening talk to learn innovative approaches to elevate English instruction, encourage social media use for good, empower students with 21st century skills, and create opportunities for enhancing language learning, critical thinking skills, and global citizenship via technology-mediated social interactions.
The transition from the EAP classroom to the college campus and external community can be difficult. Surviving and thriving requires more than just academic skills. In fact, social integration is often as challenging as academic issues. This presentation will discuss a number of these challenges. It will show how to go beyond classroom-based tasks by taking students into the community and/or bringing the community into the classroom. Through a series of activities and examples, teachers will learn ways to help students overcome the fear, anxiety, and isolation that can limit their success after EAP.
Explore the long-standing collaboration between an adult school and community college, aimed at enhancing career pathways through specialized English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs in childcare and food careers. This session examines initiatives to equip learners with industry-specific language skills and cultural competencies crucial for success. Highlighting program and curriculum design, instructional strategies, and student outcomes, it showcases models of integration and partnership that help students transition from noncredit to credit coursework leading towards degree attainment. Gain insights into the impact on workforce readiness and best practices for preparing diverse adult learners for gainful employment in childcare and culinary professions.
Are you looking for materials to support CASAS STEPS objectives? Stand Out Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and aligned approach to preparing students for the new CASAS Reading and Listening STEPS test. Its integration of skills practice, dedicated reading skill development, CASAS-style assessment tasks, and alignment with CASAS Competencies all contribute to developing students' language proficiency and readiness for success on the CASAS STEPS test. Join our informative session to delve deeper into this invaluable resource. Materials will be provided, equipping you with the necessary tools for successful CASAS STEPS preparation.
National Sales Manager, National Geographic Learning
I’m super excited to present at CATESOL and share the latest result of National Geographic Learning’s collaboration with TED.com. Talk to me about your classroom experiences with TED.com.
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4013
Assessments in TESOL are not just tools for assessing student progress but are integral to effective teaching and learning. This session explores practical strategies to create more effective assessments by incorporating the six principles of effective assessment: validity, reliability, authenticity, practicality, positive washback, and equity. The session covers aligning assessments with objectives, using clear rubrics, providing meaningful feedback, and making the assessment process more equitable. By the end, educators, assessment designers, and administrators will gain strategies to create goal-aligned assessments, illustrated with real-world examples and success stories. This presentation is ideal for those seeking to refine their assessment practices.
How can language teachers best facilitate this win-win situation: students improve their language skills and increase their knowledge of community issues, social justice strategies, and U.S. culture, while community-based organizations gain from the time and energy of student volunteers? Whether called service-learning, community-based learning, or community-engaged education, this practice has a long tradition in language classrooms. Learn strategies for crafting effective community-based learning projects that are respectful of the diverse backgrounds, needs and goals of all involved. A case study from a noncredit community college class will be described, as well as lessons learned from two semesters of implementation.
Assistant Professor, ESL and VESL, Pasadena City College
Hello! I've been teaching noncredit ESL and VESL at PCC since 2015. My VESL focus is on ESL for Health Careers and ESL for Early Childhood Education. I'm also excited to share my experience with Community-Based Learning (aka Community-Engaged Learning or Service-Learning). If you... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4014
Looking for a calm break? Drop in and color with us! Use this time to let your brain process what you've been learning, gain inspiration for creative classroom ideas, and network in a fun space with other educators.
Community Reading Groups embody civic learning through student-developed materials and active, student-centered participation in small group discussions based on readings. Working with peers and teacher, students select readings, compose discussion questions, lead & participate in discussions, build knowledge and vocabulary, increase confidence, and much more. Join this workshop for a simulated lesson and copious resources. Come today! Try it in class this week!
Participants will learn about the new USCIS Form N-400 Application for Naturalization (2024) structure, contents, and vocabulary, how to re-arrange our curriculum to address these changes, and how to adapt current published and Gen AI materials to prepare our students for their naturalization interview and empower them to be active citizens.
This presentation introduces a method for utilizing the NCSSFL-ACTFL Can-Do Statements by transforming them into communicative group activities, providing educators with a practical way to integrate the frameworks in class. While proficiency checklists are helpful for L2 learners, interactive activities may offer a more effective means of utilization. Over an extended two-month period, these activities proved effective, as students minimized L1 use and engaged in extended speech despite increasing task difficulty. Interviews and questionnaires conducted at the end of the project indicated that students responded positively to the activities overall.
Explore an integrated skills project in which adult English learners select and read a children's book about a challenging situation such as the death of a loved one or pet, divorce, disability, or military deployment. Students analyze the stories and illustrations, explain how books challenge stereotypes, prepare discussion questions, and read books aloud. Review the project's text, photos, illustrations, and questions as we consider how parents and childcare providers can raise these tender topics and support children's social-emotional development. Examine writing samples, materials, and methods that can guide us all to be more knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate teachers of English.
Sunburst Media is proud to be a long-time supporter of CATESOL. Marsha and Terry hope you learn something useful and have a great time, too.At our CATESOL booth in the Exhibit Hall and online, you can choose from our assortment of books, games, and online programs to increase accuracy... Read More →
In a bilingual elementary classroom, effectively implementing scaffolding and translanguaging is essential for growing the students' linguistic repertoire while promoting bilingualism. This presentation demonstrates ways in which students can be encouraged to actively participate in a bilingual classroom setting. Scaffolding explains how the Zone of Proximal Development is associated with language acquisition, where it can be applied to a student's learning environment. Translanguaging discussion circles and oral and digital storytelling create safe spaces for students to share about themselves in ways they feel comfortable doing so, such as using their home language while continuing to grow their classroom target languages.
Critical democratic literacy (CDL) plays a pivotal role in empowering students to become engaged and informed community members. Individuals equipped with CDL understand political and civic systems, allowing them to navigate these systems effectively and contribute meaningfully to the improvement of their communities. Join this workshop to find out about how to incorporate the 4 civic guiding concepts-civic virtue, civic engagement, civil discourse, and civil disobedience- into your ESOL lessons, and discuss how educators can help bridge the civic engagement gap. Finally, we will highlight professional development opportunities available through CALPRO for a more in-depth exploration of the subject.
This session explores engaging and empowering ESL students in academic writing through novels, group work, and digital tools. Irvine Valley College's ESL class, two levels below English composition, incorporates weekly reading assignments, written tasks, and presentations using Google Slides and AI-generated images. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered, promoting active reading, thorough understanding, and peer teaching. Implementation includes role assignments, collaborative presentations, and response blogs. By semester's end, students will read and reteach a novel, demonstrating improved language skills. Continuous refinement and potential rubric introduction aim to enhance grading consistency. Online supplements and student presentation links will be shared.
I have many years of experience in ESL/EFL education, having taught in my native country of Brazil, China, and the USA. I have taught remedial writing at CSULA as a grad student, ESL at the ELP at CSULB, non-credit ESL at NOCE for 2 years, credit ESL at Cypress College for 4 years... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2019
This workshop empowers educators to optimize prompt engineering in AI to create tailored educational materials for students. Participants will learn to craft precise prompts, guiding AI to generate differentiated, multilingual, and culturally relevant content. Prompt engineering skills will include building context, specifying roles, integrating key vocabulary, verifying outputs, and engaging iteratively. Through two hands-on activities, educators will develop texts and scenarios that can be used in their classrooms, in turn enhancing digital literacy and instructional practices. The session includes a discussion on ethical considerations, data privacy, and applications of when AI integration is ideal for the language classroom.
Associate Professor and TESOL Chair; Co-Editor of The CATESOL Journal, Pepperdine University
Kevin Wong, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Chair of the TESOL program at Pepperdine University. He is also Co-Editor of The CATESOL Journal and Editor of The Teacher Advocate. Kevin is a scholar of language learning and early literacy development in K-12 (primary and secondary... Read More →
Discover Ellii's innovative content platform that increases student engagement and improves learning outcomes. With features designed to save teachers prep time and empower students, Ellii offers thousands of high-quality, ready-to-use printable and digital lessons. For 20 years, Ellii's in-house team has created materials for adult education, literacy, and ESL needs. Explore Ellii's ESL resources, including IET and workplace English courses, perfect for classroom or distance learning. Join us for an overview of the Ellii platform.
After teaching English and developing curriculum in Tokyo, Japan, for five years, Ben launched Ellii (formerly known as ESL Library) in 2002. Ellii is a subscription-based resource site providing easy access to highly engaging, relevant content for English teachers. Over the past... Read More →
This session explores integrating humor in ESL/EFL classrooms to enhance language acquisition and student engagement. Attendees will learn practical strategies for using puns, jokes, and idioms to create an engaging learning environment. The presentation provides actionable recommendations for lesson planning, activities, and assessments, demonstrating how humor can empower student voices and improve educational outcomes.
With rapidly emerging technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs) being used for daily life, naturally this has piqued interest in its implications for language learning. This study aims to explore student usage of Artificial Intelligence tools in an ESOL context to develop understanding of its viability both inside and outside of the classroom as a language learning partner. Activities were performed in three stages: in-class discussion, guided use of AI tools, and an optional follow-up survey. Results were found to be mixed, with a moderately positive response on learner attitudes towards AI tools indicating worthwhile exploration in ESOL courses.
Explore how to integrate AI for student-centered learning and innovation in ESOL classrooms. Designed for higher education instructors new to AI, this session provides practical strategies to create personalized, engaging learning experiences. Learn to seamlessly incorporate AI into your teaching to foster better student outcomes, drive educational innovation, and amplify student voices in the digital age.
Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams is a Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) and the Online Accessibility Mentor at San Diego Miramar College, teaching online, hybrid, and in-person. With over two decades of experience, her teaching journey spans diverse settings... Read More →
Wordsmith, Educator, Global Wanderer, Dancer, Yogi.Dayamudra is Founder and Creative Director of the non-profit, Jai Bhim International, collaborating on alternative educational youth projects in south India. JBI's latest initiative is Blossom Projects, a residential community for... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4016
Identity labels can be confusing for international student writers, even at the university level of academic writing programs in the United States. This presentation highlights teacher and student experiences with a collaborative podcast writing project on identity labels. The multimodal writing project was designed to help students explore the intersections between identity and language via a critical language awareness lens. Come learn how to empower and guide your students toward accurate and effective language to discuss identity, power, and social justice. The assignments and rubrics will be shared and presenters will share future goals and adaptations of this project.
Gaming has become a mainstream entertaining activity worldwide, evolving into complex systems that combine virtual spaces and engaging environments across all digital platforms. This unique potential can be leveraged by Second Language Acquisition programs. In this presentation, we will explore into the multifaceted benefits of using games in SLA further.
