CATESOL24: Full Schedule

Welcome to the CATESOL State Conference 2024!
Empowering Voices / November 14-16 / Cal State Los Angeles

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7:45am PST

Newcomer Orientation

Saturday November 16, 2024 7:45am - 8:30am PST

KH B4014

Is this your first CATESOL Conference? Join CATESOL President Song Hong for a sense of how to make the most of your first state conference. Hear suggestions from experienced conference-goers and meet other newcomers. Get your questions answered!

New Member Orientation Presentation

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Song Hong is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Continuing Education at Santiago Canyon College and currently serves as the President of CATESOL for the 2023-2025 term. Since 2015, she has taught ESL and Citizenship classes. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 7:45am - 8:30am PST
KH B4014

Special Session, Professional Development

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Enhancing Mental Health in Latino Children: Social-Emotional Interventions Review

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2008

This study summarizes the current literature on interventions focused on supporting Latinx children's social and emotional development and which interventions specifically foster mental health in the United States in the last twenty years.

Speakers

Dr. Claudia Dunn

Visiting Professor, San Diego State University

Mayra Vargas

Sam Houston State University

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2008

Assessment, Presentation

Level K-12
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Empowering Student Voices to Shape the Future of Higher Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2007

Drawing on speculative scenarios and narratives crafted by Ukrainian students, this presentation examines emerging visions for higher education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Students highlight both opportunities and challenges, expressing concerns over privacy and autonomy while acknowledging AI's convenience. These narratives reveal a tension between efficiency and traditional educational values like critical thinking and creativity, and illustrate the changing roles of universities, teachers, and students. This method empowers students' voices, offering insights into their aspirations and informing educators how to adapt teaching practices. Attendees will gain practical strategies for integrating student narratives to enhance civic learning and educational outcomes.

Speakers

Olga Yashenkova

Associate Professor, Director of the Center of Foreign Languages, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2007

Pedagogy, Presentation

Level College/University
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Perceiving and Ameliorating /l/ and /n/ Sounds with Chopsticks

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B3010

How can you pronounce what you cannot hear? In this presentation, we'll examine how second language/accent speech sounds are acquired, compare it to first language learning. We'll discuss the role that listening, hearing, and perceiving play in producing, pronouncing sounds, words, and pitch contours in an additional language or accent. Participants will see and experience ways to promote listening discrimination activities that help learners improve their pronunciation of sounds and pitch contours.

Speakers

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

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 →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B3010

Pedagogy, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Exploring Processability Theory: Its Application in Chinese College EFL Classrooms

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4014

Can Processability Theory (PT) predict and enhance the syntactic development of Chinese college EFL students? This session explores PT's applicability through targeted teaching interventions aiming to improve learners' syntactic developmental stages and provide practical insights for educators. Two experiments were conducted: an online pre-test to assess developmental stages and a task-based language teaching intervention. Results indicate significant improvements in syntactic development, demonstrating PT's potential to inform and improve EFL instructional practices.

Speakers

Qing Sun

University of Southern California

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4014

Pedagogy, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level College/University
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Multi-Level Classrooms
Interest Group Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Research Writers
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Building Systems of Opportunity: A Path to Equitable Outcomes for MLLs

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4013

In this session, we address the policy, practice, and instructional shifts necessary to create equitable outcomes for multilingual learners, Participants will explore:
* the essential components of literacy instruction for MLLs
* the implications for foundational skills instruction, backed by research,
* research-based guidelines for high-quality instructional materials designed to include the assets and needs of multilingual learners.
Attendees will use guiding principles to advocate and to identify the highest-leverage areas for improvement, ensuring that language and literacy instruction meets the needs of multilingual learners.

Speakers

Maria Donado

Ana Aguilar

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4013

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Assessment, Presentation

Level K-12
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Materials Development / Publishing, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Exploring PreK-12 Ethnic Studies and Serving Community Needs

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4015

While the passage of Assembly Bill 101 in California introduces Ethnic Studies as a high school graduation requirement, incorporating Ethnic Studies into the curriculum can start even earlier. Evidence that teaching Ethnic Studies across PreK-12 holds long-term benefits including positive academic outcomes. With PreK-12 multilingual learners comprising 40% of California's total student population, this workshop will consider how to teach Ethnic Studies to our PreK-12 multilingual learners. This interactive presentation will address:
* PreK-12 Ethnic Studies
* Literacy scaffolds
* Introduce resources and to implement them
* Key components of statewide, community-informed ethnic studies project

Speakers

L. Erika Saito

Director of Strategic Partnerships, PK-14 Education, University of Massachusetts Global

Michele McConnell

CSU Fresno

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4015

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Professional Development, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching, Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Material Writers Interest Group (MW-IG) Business Meeting and Networking

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4017

Join the Material Writers Interest Group to meet other professionals in the ESL field. The focus will be on sharing materials and resources that you use in the classroom. You'll get a chance to network with people who teach the same population or populations you are interested in learning more about. The meeting will have the feeling of a social event. Come relaxed and ready to mingle!

Speakers

Natasha Guerrero

Material Writers Interest Group Co-coordinator, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Print Coordinator

Soleil Turell

ESL Teacher, Pacific Grove Adult Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Business Meeting & Networking | Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Materials Writers
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Corpus-Informed Research/Teaching Interest Group (CIRT-IG) Business Meeting and Networking

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2014

Interested in using corpus-informed materials in your pedagogy or research? CIRT-IG provides a forum for practitioners, researchers, and teacher trainers to discuss how using corpora in the classroom can facilitate language learning and to share effective instructional practices that grow out of this use. Join a growing corpus of corpus users at our annual business meeting and networking session. Bring questions, ideas, and coffee -- and collocate with CATESOLers.
See https://padlet.com/mwald/cirt_ig for more information.

Speakers

Elizaveta Kuznetsova

Northern Arizona University

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Poster Session Coordinator

Margi Wald

Lecturer, UC Berkeley College Writing Programs

Margi teaches first-year composition, reading, and grammar & vocabulary courses specifically designed for multilingual student writers. She directs UC Berkeley's Summer English Language Studies program, co-edits The CATESOL Journal, and has extensive experience presenting at and... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2014

Skills Instruction, Business Meeting & Networking | Tech, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Materials Development / Publishing, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching, Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Communicative SEL Games with Love

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B2019

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.

Speakers

Sherry MacKay

Founder, Transformational Learning Communities

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 →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2019

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Refugee Concerns, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

Technology Enhanced Language Learning Interest Group (TELL-IG) Business Meeting & Networking

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4012

Meet other English language teaching professionals with an interest in digital learning tools. Learn about and discuss emergent technologies from the past year, and plan/speculate about the future. Ensure that your tech skills are up-to-date and ready for the future. Help to plan the workshop offerings of the TELL-IG for the upcoming year. Learn about opportunities to get involved, network, volunteer, learn, and strengthen your skills.

Speakers

Johanna Gleason

ESL Educator, San Diego City College District

Johanna Gleason teaches beginner level HyFlex classes at San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCD). She also Business Writing and Rhetoric and Freshman Success courses at San Diego State University, and English Conversation to Russian students and faculty through the Department... Read More →

Jennie Kim

Contract ESL Instructor, San Diego College of Continuing Education Contract ESL Instructor

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4012

Tech, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

California Community Colleges: Catalysts for Civic Engagement and Digital Literacies

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH C4071

Bring your coffee and join us for an engaging rap session that explores the pivotal role of California community colleges in fostering civic engagement and enhancing digital literacies. This session will delve into how our community colleges empower diverse communities, bridge societal gaps, and cultivate informed, active individuals. Through interactive discussions and real-world examples, participants will gain insights into effective strategies for integrating civic engagement and digital literacies into educational practices, enriching the community and empowering individual voices. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative conversation.

Speakers

Dyan Collings Ralph

Volunteer Coordinator, CATESOL

I earned my MA in TESOL from Cal State LA in June 2021, under the extraordinary mentorship of Dr. Lia Kamhi-Stein. After graduation, my family returned to the Valley...Simi Valley specifically, and I am now teaching ESL for Ventura College and College of the Canyons. I am also working... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH C4071

Tech, Rap Session | Civic Engagement, Rap Session

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Refugee Concerns, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

USA Learns-Citizenship: Free Online ESL Course for Adults

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST

KH B4016

Explore the innovative and free USA Learns Citizenship course, developed by the Sacramento County Office of Education, and designed to prepare students for the U.S. Citizenship test and interview. This presentation will be a quick dive into the course's comprehensive curriculum, interactive online tools, and student/teacher-friendly design that empower learners with essential knowledge and skills. Discover how this accessible resource supports teachers and guides adult learners in achieving their American dream.

Speakers

Alisa Takeuchi

Content Developer/CTE and ESL instructor, SCOE/Garden Grove Adult Education

I've been in ESL for over 20 years. I've taught all levels, but my main passion is Beginning Level. I was the EL Civics Coordinator for many years. I've been with OTAN for 5 years. I've just received my CTE credential and am now teaching an IELCE Business Office Technology Cerrtificate... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4016

Tech, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, Intensive English Program
Focus English for Specific Purposes, Grammar / Vocabulary, Multi-Level Classrooms
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

8:45am PST

AR + AI: A Perfect Pair for Immersive Experiences

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am PST

KH C4070

AR and AI create immersive learning environments for adult learners by adapting to individual learning styles. They provide flexible, accessible, and contextualized content delivery, making the learning experience more engaging and effective. By using AR and AI, adult learners can benefit from a more efficient and effective learning experience that can fit around their schedule. These innovative technologies are transforming adult education and helping people achieve their educational goals. Join us today to explore this exciting session.

Speakers

Farzana Cassim

Subject Matter Expert & Tech Advisor, Outreach and Technical Assistance Network

Farzana Cassim is an Instructional Technology Teacher Advisor at Evans Community Adult School, part of the Division of Adult and Career Education, LAUSD. With 30 years at Evans CAS, she began as an ESL Level 1A student and has held roles such as Educational Aide, Teacher Assistant... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 10:00am PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Excellence in Every Classroom, Every Lesson, Every Day

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4013

Every day you have the opportunity to make a difference in the life of an English language learner. When you teach with a curriculum that fosters impactful interaction and meaningful engagement with content, you do more than drive academic growth, you cultivate thinkers, doers and achievers. Join this interactive session to learn how teaching with Burlington Core promotes instructional excellence and lets you help your students face today's challenges and grasp tomorrow's opportunities. Together, let's rise to the challenge.

Speakers

Julia Groman

Customer Manager, Burlington English, Inc.

Casey Pollock

Customer Manager, Burlington English Inc.

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4013

Assessment, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Standards-Based Instruction, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

A Revolution in Education: Translanguaging as a Path to Social Justice

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4017

Although education is a key element in the support of human rights (Burke et al., 2023), immigrant students still face considerable disparities in educational achievement (Goriss-Hunter et al., 2023), with nearly one-third unable to complete high school due to a lack of English proficiency (NCES, 2022). This study investigated teachers' perceptions of translanguaging and its impact on bilingual students' academic success, revealing that teachers find English-only classrooms unethical and believe translanguaging provides fair educational opportunities by valuing students' identities. This presentation will help K-12 bilingual teachers support their students in L2 communication, L1 maintenance, and academic knowledge development through translanguaging.

Speakers

Nayereh Nouri

ESL Instructor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4017

Pedagogy, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level K-12
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Literacy for Oral Learners

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B2014

Teaching English to newcomers from oral cultures presents distinct challenges. In this session, we will examine oral-based cultures' learning techniques and strengths. We will define orality, explain differences in learning between oral and literate cultures, and demonstrate effective teaching methods for oral learners.

Speakers

Anne York-Herjeczki

Researcher, Biola University

Biola Ph.D. student researching SEL

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2014

Pedagogy, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level Adult
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Building Community as a Virtual English Language Specialist in Pakistan

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4015

This presentation offers insights into workshops offered to Pakistani educational coaches working with refugees from Afghanistan as part of an English Language Specialist assignment in 2023 with the U.S. Department of State. In addition to examining the complexities of delivering virtual workshops in a synchronous, transnational space, the presenter will examine how liminality, uncertainty, and social presence offered opportunities for humanization and connection. The presenter will offer both theoretical and practical insights into virtual Communities of Practice, including specific tools and techniques used for sustained community-building and connection across four distinct geographic locations and a virtual space.

Speakers

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

ESL Assistant Program Chair, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D. is faculty and Assistant Program Chair in the English as a Second Language Program at the San Diego College of Continuing Education. She is also Associate Editor of Applied Linguistics, an Oxford University Press journal. A longtime teacher educator and... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Cal-GETC Credit for ESL Courses: Bridging the Equity Gap for Multilingual Students

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B2008

Many multilingual, community college students face delays in achieving their educational goals because few ESL courses are transferable or degree applicable. To address this inequity, California Community Colleges are increasingly seeking transferability for academic ESL courses. Aiming to foster dialogue and collective efforts toward equity for multilingual students, the speaker will outline the process of submitting courses for Cal-GETC (California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) approval, including the steps, content standards, and the challenges involved. By the end of the session, participants will gain tools to pursue transferable and degree-applicable credits for ESL courses. Q&A will be included.

Speakers

Bita Bookman

EMLS Department Chair, Santa Rosa Junior College

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Tuning in, Talking More, and Taking Turns Empower Learners' Voices

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B3010

Language development happens faster in environments where learners hear lots of talk, including stories, conversations, descriptions, and advice. English learners can develop skills to help create such language-rich environments. When learners work to generate more talk, they create more opportunities to practice language skills at home, at work, or at school. Presenters describe classroom activities that develop adults' ability to tune in, talk more, and take turns in everyday conversation. Participants review pragmatic and interactive integrated skills activities for use in contexts such as vocational ESL, and teacher-training courses.

Speakers

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Refugee Concerns, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Personal Narratives with Technology

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4016

Join Ana Guzman, M.A., winner of the 2024 Ron Lee Technology Award, in a workshop that exposes new and experienced ELL teachers to Google Sites. Educators will learn research-based strategies that promote culturally relevant and inclusive practices and help build safe learning environments for Emergent Bilinguals and Newcomers. Students apply new skills by building a site where they demonstrate proficiency in the four language skills and confidence in using technology. At the end of this workshop, educators will gain an understanding of Google sites and take home resources that help build digital literacy and communicative competence among students.

Speakers

Ana Guzman

Doctoral Student/Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4016

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Multi-Level Classrooms, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

AI is Transforming English Speaking Proficiency

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B3016

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing language learning, especially in English speaking proficiency. Unlike traditional methods, where achieving fluency required significant time, money, and travel, today's learners have access to AI-powered tools that provide dynamic, personalized speaking practice. Platforms like FLOW Speak and others are making language learning more accessible, allowing students to practice anywhere, anytime, and at a fraction of the cost. These tools enhance, rather than replace, traditional teaching, empowering both educators and learners to achieve better outcomes in less time, unlocking global opportunities for academic and career success.

Speakers

Matt Sussman

CEO & Co-founder, FLOW Speak

Matt Sussman is the CEO and Co-founder of FLOW Speak, an AI-powered platform designed to improve English speaking confidence. Prior to this role, Matt served as the Executive Director for Fulbright Japan from January 2013 to June 2021. In his free time, he enjoys making banana waffles... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3016

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Online Teaching Business Meeting & Networking

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST

KH B4012

Do you teach online? The Online Teaching Interest Group (OT-IG) provides a forum for online instructors to discuss tips and tools for teaching online. Join the OT-IG for our annual business meeting and networking session. Bring questions, ideas, and coffee -- and learn how to get more involved with the online teaching community of CATESOLers.

Speakers

Chris Vela Che

Assistant Coordinator, CATESOL, Online Teaching Interest Group

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4012

Tech, Business Meeting & Networking | Professional Development, Business Meeting & Networking

Host Organization K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Programs
Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Interest Group Online Teaching
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Optimizing Instructional Strategies for Nontraditional Students in ESL Classes

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST

KH C4071

This research explores the unique challenges nontraditional students face in adult ESL classrooms. It further applies McClusky's Theory of Margin, which analyzes the balance between an individual's demands and resources, to offer instructional recommendations. Nontraditional students, who are re-entry students balancing educational pursuits with multiple roles and responsibilities, often encounter significant external demands and limited resources. Through qualitative methods, including interviews and surveys, this study provides insights into experiences, learning goals, and challenges of these students. The findings inform strategies to enhance learning environments and aim to guide policymakers and instructors toward creating more inclusive and equitable ESL classrooms.

Speakers

Zhaorong (Sally) Sun

University of Southern California

YiHsuan Chen

University of Southern California

Maicy Yang

University of Southern California

Qinyi Xie

University of Southern California

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH C4071

Pedagogy, Panel | Specific Populations, Panel

Level Adult
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, English for Specific Purposes
Interest Group California State Universities, Refugee Concerns, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Navigating the English Language Classroom: Effective Practices for Novice Teachers

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST

KH B2007

Although teacher preparation programs expose future teachers to a wealth of ideas, the transition from training environments to real classrooms is not straightforward.

This panel discusses practical suggestions, grounded on theoretical and pedagogical principles, that novice teachers can implement to navigate the challenges they face in their first few years in the field. The suggestions focus on how to build a social context, navigate institutional policy, plan and deliver lessons, foster participation, implement assessments, and use corpora and digital tools. Attendees will leave the session with a toolkit of ideas that will prevent them from getting burned out.

Speakers

Lia Kamhi-Stein

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

Lía Kamhi-Stein is a professor in and coordinator of the M.A. in TESOL Program at California State University, Los Angeles. She worked as a certified public translator, EFL teacher, and program administrator in Argentina. She has published articles, chapters, and edited volumes... Read More →

Bahiyyih Hardacre

Cal State LA and CSU IG Coordinator

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Chair

Jeremy Kelley

Associate Director, Writing Programs, University of California, Los Angeles

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH B2007

Special Session, Featured Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Program Administration and Evaluation, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities, Materials Writers, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

9:30am PST

Bridging the Gap: LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Intersectionality and Inclusion in ESL

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST

KH B2009

This panel discussion addresses the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent ESL students through an intersectional lens. By recognizing the interconnected aspects of identity, educators can better understand the complex disadvantages students from each community face. Our panelists will share their personal experiences as members of the communities, as well as insights on pedagogical approaches and skills instruction to bridge communities, promote equity, and create inclusive learning environments for students with marginalized identities.

Speakers

Carol Basilio

ESL Instructor, San Diego Community College District

Dyan Collings Ralph

Volunteer Coordinator, CATESOL

Natasha Guerrero

Material Writers Interest Group Co-coordinator, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Print Coordinator

Soleil Turell

ESL Teacher, Pacific Grove Adult Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH B2009

Specific Populations, Panel | Pedagogy, Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group LGBTQ+, Materials Writers
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Exploring Translingual Approaches to Service-Learning Course Design

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4016

Translingual approaches to service-learning in first year writing courses have the potential to leverage institutional community engagement frameworks in ways that empower the voices of students and community partners and decenter language hierarchies in the classroom and community. This presentation will focus on a Writing Partners @ Sac State course design that aligns with the CSU's Community-Engaged Learning Initiative, centers students' diverse writing practices, and facilitates meaningful collaboration between college and K-12 students. Attendees will have the opportunity to consider how a translingual approach to service-learning might inform community-engaged work at their institutions.

Speakers

Matthew Barrish

Lecturer, Sacramento State

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4016

Pedagogy, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level K-12, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Nontraditional ESL Students and Information Competency : A Librarian's Call to Action

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4015

What is information competency and how do librarians teach it? The current California community college library model of teaching information competency is based on traditional degree-seeking students and ignores the needs of nontraditional ESL students. To meet the learning needs of nontraditional ESL students, we need transformational and culturally responsive leaders who embrace the link between critical race theory and critical information literacies. This session will include a community college librarian's preliminary research on curricular change on their campuses. A good opportunity to network and exchange resources.

Speakers

Chad Stephenson

Reference Librarian, City College of San Francisco

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Presentation | Specific Populations, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes
Interest Group Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Teachers of Pronunciation Interest Group (TOP-IG) Business Meeting & Networking: Mixing & Mingling with Teachers of Pronunciation

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B3010

Current and future teachers of pronunciation are warmly invited to gather with experienced practitioners and newcomers interested in teaching pronunciation at any level, in dedicated pronunciation courses or integrated into reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary, or multi-skills courses. We'll review TOP-IG activities and concerns from 2023-2024 and discuss possibilities for the coming year. Share your experience with a group of like-minded peers. Bring your ideas and questions as we hear from our colleagues who teach pronunciation and who will be sharing their experiences and best practices. Get ideas that you can use to inform your classroom teaching. Relax and chat!

Speakers

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Patryk Mrozek

TOP-IG Co-Coordinator, Portland Community College

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3010

Pedagogy, Business Meeting & Networking | Tech, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Enhancing Instructor Satisfaction in IEPs: Insights from a Comprehensive Survey

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4017

This presentation explores a survey conducted with instructors in our university's Intensive English Program, highlighting key findings regarding instructor values, job satisfaction, and areas for improvement. The results have led to substantial program changes and offer insights for enhancing instructor retention and program quality in similar educational settings.

Speakers

Celeste Coleman

Academic Coordinator, CSU San Marcos American Language and Culture Institute

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4017

Professional Development, Presentation

Level College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group California State Universities
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Enhancing Reading Comprehension with Adjunct Questions via AI-Based Learning Environments

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4012

Reading comprehension skills are essential for success in school and the workplace. Adjunct questions (AQ) have the potential to improve reading comprehension by directing the readers' attention to important information in a text. AQ can be integrated into digital environments where AI generates relevant prompts, analyzes responses, and adapts questions. Before integrating textual enhancements, design aspects and effects on comprehension need investigation. By reviewing eight L2 (second language) studies, this presentation offers recommendations for implementing AQ in both classroom and digital environments and provides examples of how to iterate the AI for prompt engineering.

Speakers

Minoo Ardeshiri, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty, Pasadena City College

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4012

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Teaching Collocations and Sentence Patterns in Academic Writing

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2019

Developing students' proficiency with key academic vocabulary along with corresponding patterns and collocations is essential for success in academic writing. A co-author of the new third edition of the Word Combination Card demonstrates how to teach students to use high-frequency academic vocabulary, collocations, and patterns correctly and confidently. Covered areas include topic sentences, cause-effect, comparison-contrast, exemplification, reporting information, expressing quantity, and more. Materials will be provided.

Speakers

Michael Berman

Pro Lingua Learning

Pro Lingua Learning formed in 2021 when Pro Lingua Associates and Language Arts Press joined forces. We are an educational publisher serving the English language learning community (ESL/ ELT) worldwide. Our books, eBooks, and online learning applications have been developed and tested... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2019

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Grammar / Vocabulary, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Daily Speaking Practice for Students - ChattyBots & Neo English App

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B3016

ESLvideo.com offers free and premium resources for English teachers and students, including video-based quizzes, ChattyBots, and the Neo English App-tools designed for engaging, practical speaking practice. ChattyBots are AI-powered, voice-enabled chatbots customized for conversations, listen-and-repeat drills, workplace English role-play scenarios, and more. The Neo English App accelerates proficiency through daily practice by sending users one question per day, encouraging beginning-level learners to engage in short conversations. This daily, bite-sized practice leads to significant progress over time. Join this presentation to learn how easy and affordable it is for teachers and organizations to share these educational tools with students.

Speakers

Ryan Detwiler

MiraCosta College, ESL Video, Inc.

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B3016

Skills Instruction, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Digital Activities for Lower Level Students: Empowering Voices with Slides

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH C4070

Digital literacy is not usually considered an integral part of low level ESL instruction. Faced with the need for basic skills and vocabulary, technology may seem a secondary concern. However, presentation software can provide an effective means of engaging students, allowing them to manipulate text and images and express themselves more easily than many written tasks. This presentation will give research-based evidence for student-created slides in beginning ESL classes, recommendations for project implementation, and examples of successful projects with student samples. Finally, participants will outline and share their own ideas for slide projects adapted to their specific classrooms.

Speakers

Jennifer Leparmentier

ESL Teacher; ESL Coordinator, Sequoia Adult School

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level Adult
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Empowering Future US Citizens with Digital Resources

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2008

It is possible to create an effective citizenship course using free, easily accessible digital resources. Teaching with these materials empowers students to take control of their study and preparation and be self-directed and self-resourced learners. Participants in the workshop will leave with resources for teaching and studying all aspects of the US naturalization interview as well as a suggested course outline and examples of online assignments and activities.

Speakers

Mark Herbst

Faculty, Mt. San Antonio College

Hello! Use the Website link above for access to my presentation and shared materials.

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2008

Specific Populations, Presentation | Civic Engagement, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Enhance Teaching and Save Time with Spark: NGL's All-in-One Platform

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B4013

Discover the time-saving benefits of National Geographic Learning's new learning platform, Spark. This powerful tool seamlessly integrates eBooks, online practice, and assessment, providing comprehensive support at every stage of teaching and learning. Worried about integrating with Canvas? Spark effortlessly integrates with Canvas, offering a seamless sign-on experience and deep linking with your courses. Whether you're new to National Geographic Learning or already familiar with our incredible catalog of materials, join us to see how you can bring your class to life with Spark.

Speakers

Andrew O'Shea

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.

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4013

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

10:15am PST

Leveraging AI for Multimodal Text Creation to Develop Language Proficiency

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST

KH B2014

Students engage with multimodal texts in their daily lives via their phone, tablets, and computers, interacting with articles and posts that are composed of text, images, video, and audio in their native and target language. This genre of text is now commonplace when accessing information online. The presenters share a dynamic approach of leveraging AI for multimodal text creation to scaffold foreign language and/or heritage language writing instruction and overall proficiency development.

Speakers

Siyi Gao

Associate Professor, Defense Language Institute

Kara MacDonald

Defense Language Institute

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: President’s Reception Coordinator

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B2014

Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

11:00am PST

AI in Second Language Education: Grabbing the Bull by the Horns

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm PST

Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Generative AI is one of the most powerful technologies of communication that the world has yet seen, but one that is especially challenging to harness, especially in second language learning contexts. This presentation will discuss approaches to incorporate generative AI in second language classrooms that can successfully foster writing skills, language development, and critical AI literacy for academic and career success.

Speakers

Mark Warschauer

Professor of Education, UCI

Mark Warschauer ( markw@uci.edu ) is a Professor of Education at UC Irvine, where he directs the Digital Learning Lab. He was formerly Director of the Teaching and Learning Research Center at UCI, as well as Associate Dean and Interim Dean of the School of Education. His research... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm PST
Golden Eagle Ballrooms

Special Session, Plenary

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour
Presentation Dr. Warschauer-CATESOL 2024
NEW FIELD 1 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fuGJWQtVKa3iWxZKBeF7S5_k-UN8NeALD21E5NgkdmU/edit#slide=id.p

12:45pm PST

Adult Ed Level Rap Session

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST

Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

Join this rap session to meet fellow Adult Ed level educators and discuss issues relevant to teaching adult English language learners.

Speakers

Alisa Takeuchi

Content Developer/CTE and ESL instructor, SCOE/Garden Grove Adult Education

Andy Mardesich

Adult Education Level Chair, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Webmaster Assistant

Lisa Guay

Teacher, City College of San Francisco

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

Professional Development, Rap Session

Level Adult
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Online Teaching, Research Writers
Type PD Hour

12:45pm PST

Navigating and Overcoming Linguistic Bias in TESOL Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST

Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

Building on last year's plenary by Dr. John Baugh on 'Prejudicial Barriers to Successful TESOL Education,' this rap session explores practical strategies for addressing linguistic bias in TESOL contexts. Participants will discuss ways to recognize and mitigate linguistic profiling, support students in overcoming discrimination, and foster an inclusive classroom environment that values linguistic and cultural diversity. By sharing techniques, training methods for educators, and success stories, the session aims to equip attendees with insights and approaches to create a more equitable and supportive educational setting for all students.

Speakers

Kevin Wong

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 →

Anna Joaquin

College/University Level Chair; Interest Group, California State University, Northridge

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

Professional Development, Rap Session

Level College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

12:45pm PST

Novice Teacher Rap Session

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST

Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Join your fellow new/er/ish TESOL educators and graduate students to talk through the issues you're running up against as you enter the field. In attendance will be several seasoned educators, including those with TESOL leadership and hiring experience, to support you as you navigate your new teaching career. This is a wholeheartedly welcoming space to ask candid questions about hiring and career-building, to seek out mentorship, to gain professional insights, and to find encouragement from those across the full spectrum of career experience. Come chat with us and bring a friend!

Speakers

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

ESL Assistant Program Chair, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 12:45pm - 1:30pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Professional Development, Rap Session

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities, Materials Writers, Online Teaching, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Empowering Futures: Community-Driven ESL Teaching at Day Worker Centers

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster session introduces a specialized ESL program developed by the South County Crosscultural Council (SCCC) for members of the Laguna Day Worker Center (LDWC). Designed to provide Spanish-speaking day laborers with basic practical literacy, our program follows a flexible curriculum directly responsive to student needs. ESL lessons at the LDWC are prepared with the precarious nature of day labor work in mind, providing students with a uniquely collaborative and adaptable 'classroom' experience. By empowering members of this historically marginalized population to pursue English-language-learning in an accessible and supportive environment, our pedagogical model opens crucial pathways to continuing and higher education.

Speakers

Joanna McNerney

Assistant Professor, ESL, Santa Ana College

Tim Hartshorn

Executive Director, South County Crosscultural Council

Jennifer Hoeger

Associate Dean, South County Crosscultural Council

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Pedagogy, Poster | Specific Populations, Poster

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Multi-Level Classrooms, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Integrating Digital Tools into Writing Classes for ESL Students

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

Writing is one of the challenging issues in learning process for ESL students. We know our students belong to the technology era and are completely intertwined with their cellphones, iPads, or laptops. This poster session explores how, with the help of Google Docs, we can provide our students a new method of teaching in writing classes.

Speakers

Hanieh Baradaran

Teacher

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1hupIHL7o5odQ2dVe4N9i5Zu_CMnqXGcfXeuC2SVYVcA/edit#slide=id.p

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Pedagogy, Poster | Tech, Poster

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Empowering Educators: Designing a Dynamic Summer Institute (TSI)

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster session discusses the critical need for empowering TESOL educators through a sustained, collaborative, inquiry-based professional learning, especially as compared to 'one-and-done' workshops. Using a community college professional learning experience as a springboard, the presenters will showcase the benefits, challenges, and potential impact of this type of sustained learning on teacher praxis.

Speakers

Jennifer Boots

Student, San Diego City College

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

ESL Assistant Program Chair, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Professional Development, Poster

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Empowering the Voices of Adults Who Care for Children

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

Children thrive when their parents, grandparents, nannies, or childcare providers can communicate effectively and meet their needs. By taking ESL courses centered on children, adult learners can practice language skills and communication strategies that allow them to use English more proficiently at school, childcare, or home. Presenters describe an integrated skills program helping adults develop practical vocational and academic language skills that can lead to certificates, degrees, and employment. Participants examine program set-up and interactive classroom activities from high beginning to low advanced, all focused on the context of children, their care and development.

Speakers

Julaine Rosner

Instructor, Mission College

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Skills Instruction, Poster | Specific Populations, Poster

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Soft Diplomacy Through Mitigating Language and Culture: Lessons from the Kyrgyz Repub

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster session explores the potential of language education as a tool for soft diplomacy, fostering cross-cultural understanding and positive international relations encapsulating three innovative programs implemented in Kyrgyzstan:

- Footballogy: This curriculum, based on my book of the same name, uses American football as a platform for language acquisition, teamwork, and cultural exchange.

- Karaoke Club with a Twist: This program goes beyond singing. It integrates English language skills development with geographical and historical context in the United States.

- RAKMAT (thank you in Kyrgyz): This family-centered initiative incubates literacy and cultural exchange by a program where children and parents read together.
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Speakers

Timothy Wahl

ESL teacher (retired), Los Angeles Unified School District

Retired from teaching ESL with Los Angeles Unified School District after 32 years, I landed a post retirement dream job during the 2022-23 A/Y with the Department of State as an EL Fellow. I was posted to Osh, Kyrgyzstan, where I taught English and facilitation of English instruction... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Specific Populations, Poster

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, English for Specific Purposes, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

What Does the Research Say about Racism Issues in TESOL?

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

Racism has recently been studied in the TESOL field as part of teacher professional development and hiring practices (Bock Thiessen, 2021) and perspective of international users of English as part of language teacher administration (Raza & Eslami, 2024). In exploration of topics related to racism in CATESOL it is favorable to emphasize the empowerment of all CATESOL voices. The objective of this poster session is to provide participants with the knowledge to implement solutions for responding to micro aggressions related to racism in CATESOL. The presenter will offer guidelines for navigating complex topics of racism with accompanying discussion questions.

Speakers

James Perren

Professor, Alliant International University

James Perren is a language teacher, teacher educator, editor, and author, and teaches at Alliant International University in San Diego, California in several graduate TESOL programs. James' practical work informs his research and scholarly interests in service-learning curriculum... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Specific Populations, Poster | Professional Development, Poster

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Program Administration and Evaluation, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Research Writers
Type PD Hour

1:30pm PST

Podcasting as a Professional Development Tool

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST

Golden Eagle Deck

This poster session outlines the steps followed to create a podcast. To address the results of a needs analysis, the podcast was designed to: 1) address the potential audience's interests, including the use of AI tools, teacher social-emotional well-being, etc., 2) be 20 minutes- long to maintain the audience's attention, 3) integrate visuals for maximum audience engagement, and 4) feature the voices classroom instructors.

The poster session displays the various aspects of the podcast design process, provides a fail-proof set of ideas on how to design a podcast, and describes the role played by the classroom instructors in the podcast.

Speakers

Lia Kamhi-Stein

Professor, California State University, Los Angeles

Suky Kaur

Social Media Coordinator, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Social Media Coordinator

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:30pm - 2:45pm PST
Golden Eagle Deck

Tech, Poster | Professional Development, Poster

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Empowering Educators with AI Literacy and Use Cases for Teaching Career Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B2007

AI has taken the world by storm, but mainstream AI models out-of-the-box are biased and lack the contextual awareness to successfully serve the needs of adult ESOL learners, especially in career education and workplace training, where context is paramount. This workshop aims to empower educators with foundational AI literacy and best practices, starting with a beginner-friendly introduction to AI concepts and moving into advanced topics like Retrieval Augmented Generation. Participants will gain hands-on experience with AI and workshop AI use cases to support adult ESOL learners in career education learning contexts. Please bring your laptop if you wish to participate!

Speakers

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Instructional Coach - Curriculum Consultant, Self-employed

Jayme Adelson-Goldstein is a curriculum consultant and teacher educator who focuses on supporting teachers as they plan and provide instruction that respects (and differentiates for) the needs of adult ESOL learners. Jayme helps educators navigate their in-person and virtual learning... Read More →

Victoria Pu

CEO, Pace AI

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2007

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Allies in Action: Supporting LGBTQ+ ESL Students through Allyship and Advocacy

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH C4071

This interactive networking meeting unites ESL educators in a collaborative discussion on leveraging allyship to advocate for LGBTQ+ ESL students. Participants will engage in dialogue, share strategies, and identify actionable steps to build supportive communities and promote visibility, inclusion, representation, and safe spaces in the classroom and beyond.

Speakers

Carol Basilio

ESL Instructor, San Diego Community College District

Dyan Collings Ralph

Volunteer Coordinator, CATESOL

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH C4071

Pedagogy, Business Meeting & Networking | Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group LGBTQ+
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Teacher Collaboration is Not an Option, It Is a Must!

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B4015

Across the United States, mainstream and ESL teachers have been enhancing their classrooms by adopting coteaching and collaboration strategies inspired by special education inclusion models (Nordmeyer, 2008; Wertheimer & Honigsfeld, 2000). In this workshop, we will explore how Southwestern College is championing teacher collaboration through an IET immersion model, showcased through authentic case vignettes. We will demonstrate how collaborative experiences and coteaching between content teachers and ELL professionals lead to significant improvements in student learning. By using successful cooperative planning and techniques, classroom content educators and ESL professionals are discovering effective ways to improve lesson delivery and differentiate instruction.

Speakers

Chrissy Palumbo, Ph.D.

Adjunct, Southwestern College Adjunct instructor

Saludos! I arrived in Costa Rica from Manhattan, New York three weeks ago. I have begun working with MEP on the first leg of a five year project as a Peace Corps Response volunteer. Ask me about New York or the work I have set out to do while in San Jose. I will be here for one full... Read More →

Jamie O'Connor Florez, RN

Faculty, Southwestern College

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Workshop | Specific Populations, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Non-Native Language Educator Issues, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Empowering Adult Learners to Reach Success in the Workforce

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B4017

Shifts in adult education facilitated by WIOA and CCRS now place stronger emphasis on workforce readiness and career development. This session will demonstrate how to integrate language acquisition and civics with workforce preparation so our adult ESL students can prepare effectively for the workplace. The presenters will share how applying critical thinking, digital literacy, self-management, basic academic skills, and workforce exploration into the traditional ESL classroom will prepare students for futures in the workplace as well as in academia, and interactions in the community. We will share tried and true strategies that can be immediately applied in any classroom.

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning

Rob Jenkins retired from teaching in May 2020 after a 24 year ESL teaching career at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education.He is a recipient of the Santa Ana College Distinguished Faculty Award. Rob is the co-author of the best-selling series Stand Out, now it's 4th edition.Rob... Read More →

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University

Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Revitalizing the Vocabulary Game: Cooperative Opportunities for Student Enhancement

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B2014

One primary objective of an ESL classroom is to ensure that students have effective communication skills, often by enhancing their vocabulary acquisition skills. Considering classroom games in the context of project-based learning, games can present tantalizing opportunities for enhancing vocabulary learning through increased interaction with the content and classmates. This workshop will outline and sequence cooperative gaming suggestions that have been utilized effectively in intermediate- and advanced-level integrated ESL courses and will include a basic analog vocabulary review game, participation in embedded communication activities, and examples of student-led modifications, followed by a brief discussion of participant takeaways.

Speakers

Rebecca Eagleson

Associate Faculty, West Valley College

reagleson1@gmail.com; rebecca.eagleson@wvm.edu

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2014

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Pedagogy, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Grammar / Vocabulary, Multi-Level Classrooms
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Authentic Integration of Digital and Information Literacies in Adult ESL

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B2008

This workshop will focus on how instructional strategies, resources, and activities can cohesively integrate language development, information literacy, and digital technologies. We will have an engaging discussion followed by small group activities. Please join us!

Speakers

Talley Caruso

ESL Instructor & Material Writer, Chabot College & Digital ESL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Treasurer Talley Caruso is an ESL instructor at Chabot College with a rich background in teaching and a passion for language exchange. Talley’s love for teaching began in 2019 when she created Os Dedicados, a virtual language exchange community... Read More →

Andy Mardesich

Adult Education Level Chair, CATESOL

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Webmaster Assistant

Lisa Guay

Teacher, City College of San Francisco

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Pedagogy, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level Adult
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Materials Development / Publishing, Program Administration and Evaluation
Interest Group Materials Writers, Online Teaching, Refugee Concerns, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Welcoming AI to Promote Digital Literacy in the ESL Classroom

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH B4016

AI is becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives, and education is no exception. This presentation provides insights on how to adapt and utilize AI applications and chatbots within classroom curricula. Attendees will learn about specific AI-driven apps and web services and participate in workshops on using chatbots effectively to enrich student engagement and learning.

Speakers

Pete Torrez

ESL Instructor, Los Angeles Mission College NC

Juan Ochoa

Los Angeles Mission College

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4016

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Online Teaching, Teaching English in the Workplace, Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Empower Students with AI Literacy through Civics-Related Projects

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

KH C4070

Let's not let our English language learners be left behind in today's rapidly evolving technological environment. They need opportunities to experiment with generative Artificial Intelligence tools while exercising creative and critical thinking skills. This workshop will explore how AI tools can be integrated into language instruction, enabling students to practice their language skills while gaining essential AI literacy. Participants will learn how these tools can benefit students in their civic endeavors and try for themselves on their own devices with hands-on activities that are part of larger thematic projects.

Speakers

Kristi Reyes

Faculty, Mira Costa College, OTAN

Fulltime faculty, Noncredit ESL Department, MiraCosta College. Technology integration enthusiast: online/hybrid, flipped, and blended instruction in adult ESL. TESOL Principles and Practices of Online Teaching and @ONE Online Teaching certificated. OTAN Subject Matter Expert. http://www.otan.us... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Reengineering Adult ESL: AI with Chat GPT and Padlet

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

This session explores the integration of generative AI, specifically Chat GPT, and collaborative tools like Padlet in adult ESL education. By leveraging AI's capabilities in providing personalized, real-time feedback and enhancing language practice, combined with Padlet's interactive and engaging platform, adult learners can experience a more dynamic and effective learning environment. This session will showcase practical applications, case studies, and success stories, demonstrating how these technologies can facilitate improved language acquisition, student engagement, and teacher efficiency. Attendees will gain insights into innovative strategies to enhance their teaching practices and support diverse learning needs in the ESL classroom.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Subject Matter Expert & Adjunct Faculty, OTAN & American University of Afghanistan

Susan Gaer is a retired professor of ESL at Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education and a former president of CATESOL. She currently works as an adjunct faculty for the American University of Afghanistan, a Subject Matter Expert at OTAN and an advisor and collaborator for... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Ballroom 3, Golden Eagle Building

Special Session, Featured Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Voices Unleashed: Speaking Assessment Practices That Empower Learners

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

In order to reflect on and offer insights to transform the way teachers approach ESOL speaking skills assessment, this engaging panel will feature three panelists presenting best practices and case studies from the university, community college, and K-12 levels. Our panelists will showcase effective, equitable, and decolonized assessment procedures & techniques that not only measure proficiency but also empower learners. By implementing these approaches in diverse teaching environments, educators can help students achieve their speaking goals and alleviate the stress often associated with speaking another language, thus fostering more confident and capable speakers.

Speakers

L. Erika Saito

Director of Strategic Partnerships, PK-14 Education, University of Massachusetts Global

Patryk Mrozek

TOP-IG Co-Coordinator, Portland Community College

Marsha Chan

President, Sunburst Media

Randall Rightmire

CATESOL Interest Group Chair, UCSB

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Ballroom 2, Golden Eagle Building

Special Session, Featured Panel

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Teaching of Pronunciation
Type PD Hour

1:45pm PST

Maximize Speaking Time with Ellii Polls

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST

Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Did you know that the average English learner only speaks for about 90 seconds per class? Ellii Polls will get your students talking! In this demo, we'll show you how teachers in 10,000+ schools around the world are using Ellii's latest free interactive feature to engage learners with relevant topics and maximize speaking time in the classroom. Bring your phones and get ready to participate in live polls!

Speakers

Ben Buckwold

CEO and Founder, ellii (Visionary Sponsor)

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 →

Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Ballroom 1, Golden Eagle Building

Tech, Presentation | Skills Instruction, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Multi-Level Classrooms, Standards-Based Instruction
Interest Group California State Universities, Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Worthy Words: Designing Meaningful Affirmation Cards

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST

KH B4012

Drop in for a casual opportunity to relax and make creative cards with affirmations. Take this idea back with you into your classroom or just use it as a moment to reinvigorate yourself after a day of learning.

Speakers

Kendra Vasile

M.A. TESOL Adjunct Professor, Hunter College

This educator loves meeting new folks. If we cross paths, I am always happy to talk about: - The technology, activities, or tools you're using to engage with MLLs. - Books you're reading or have read (whether for pleasure, career development, or for your students. I also love picture... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:15pm PST
KH B4012

Special Session, Networking

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Materials Writers
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Enhancing Language Learning Through Positive Psychology: Practical Tools for Class

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B4013

What do proponents of Positive Psychology and English language teachers have in common? Both aim for an individual to flourish. Positive Psychology is a branch of psychology which studies a person's well-being, focuses on a person's strengths and takes a proactive and holistic approach towards mental health. Incorporating tools from this field in the language learning classroom can help create a positive learning environment and boost a student's motivation and self-esteem. In this workshop, participants can discover activities and resources related to Positive Psychology which they can use in their own classrooms.

Speakers

Nina Dellona

CATESOL IEP Level Asst. Chair, Mission College

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4013

Pedagogy, Workshop

Level Community College, Intensive English Program
Focus Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Intercultural Communication
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Landscapes of Investment: Fostering Deep Engagement Among Students

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2007

A benefit of reframing the writing process as a practice-based learning landscape is that students gain voice within their campus communities. When students invest by sharing their work, the art of revision 'revises' the way they see themselves, creating an opportunity for them to experience the joys of becoming writers. This research-grounded workshop highlights benefits of student engagement with peers through two approaches which attendees experience: writing groups and critique letter writing. Attendees participate in a writing community to experience alternative revision approaches which they can add to their own courses in order to foster students' civil engagement and confidence.

Speakers

Kim Turner-Shukis

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside

Jaclyn Vasquez

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2007

Pedagogy, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Research Writers
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

PreK-12 Classrooms in California and Abroad: Pathways and Opportunities

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B4015

The K-12 level group will discuss topics impacting PreK-12 education, with a primary focus on career pathways both regionally and internationally. Teacher education is witnessing the residual effects and innovations as a result of COVID-19 and will discuss ways to address the academic and social-emotional needs of our multilingual students. How can we prepare educators to meet the changing needs of PreK-12 multilingual learners? What opportunities exist for current educators or those interested in entering the field? Join the interactive K-12 session to find out!

Speakers

L. Erika Saito

Director of Strategic Partnerships, PK-14 Education, University of Massachusetts Global

Michele McConnell

CSU Fresno

Sasha Crowley

Associate Dean, University of Massachusetts Global

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4015

Pedagogy, Rap Session | Professional Development, Rap Session

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Program Administration and Evaluation, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group California State Universities, Online Teaching, Refugee Concerns, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Cross-Cultural Awareness Matters!

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH C4071

Students don't leave their culture at home, but rather, bring it with them into the classroom. Even if everyone speaks English, when students don't understand each other's culture, there can be culture clashes that result in breakdowns in communication. Once an individual has been insulted, it is difficult to undo. To effectively work with immigrants and refugees, teachers must be knowledgeable about cultural practices around the world. Participants in this workshop will play a game designed to expand awareness and to challenge their knowledge of Do's & Taboos, Food & Drink, Holidays & Festivals, Superstitions and more.

Speakers

Cynthia Sharp

ESL Instructor, Sweetwater Unified School District

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH C4071

Professional Development, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, University of Southern California
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Applying ELPS for CASAS STEPS Preparation

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B4017

Make every reading and listening activity you do in the classroom into CASAS prep! With the new CASAS STEPS tests, students are asked to incorporate critical thinking skills promoted in the English Language Proficiency standards (ELPs) to successfully navigate the assessments. These same skills should of course be part of every student's class experience. In this workshop learn the seven skills students need to prepare for CASAS and how to incorporate many of them and sometimes all of them with every reading and listening activity leading to improved CASAS scores.

Speakers

Robert Jenkins

Consultant/Author, National Geographic Learning

Staci Johnson

Instructor, Long Beach State University

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4017

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Assessment, Workshop

Level Adult
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Empowering Students for 21st Century Civic Engagement in a Reading/Composition Course

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2008

Engaging students to interact critically in contemporary problems and topics of civic engagement empowers their critical hope for the future and their own advocacy for a more equitable community. Building on Jeff Duncan-Andrade's theory of of critical hope, the presenter will share a framework and examples on combining civic engagement topics, critical thinking, information literacy, and academic vocabulary development in a pre-transfer-level reading-composition course and take participants through a journey of how to help students understand the nature of injustice, the reasons for engagement or bystanding, the architecture of activism, and the power of non-violent resistance.

Speakers

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2008

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

(Canceled) Empower Your Students' Voices through Effective Reading Comprehension Strategies!

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B4016

Handouts on the desk—last-minute cancel
Why are some students forgetting past lesson tools and learning skills? Ugh! Teachers can integrate prior lessons with these three effective reading strategies and worksheets that integrate and scaffold clear instruction, group discussion, effective feedback, and cognitive skills for visual, auditory, and kinetic learning. Handouts.

Speakers

Eugene Urrutia

English Language Art/Honors Educator, Student, Mendota High School--Mendota California

Hi Everyone,First, thank you so much for signing up for my session or considering it. I know there are a lot of great ones to attend. I really appreciate it, and I hope you are challenged there. Again, thank you. CATESOL has posed the question of, “What should people talk to you... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4016

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Pedagogy, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Reading / Writing / Literacy, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

AI-Enhanced Text Deconstruction for Effective Writing Instruction

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2014

This interactive session will empower educators by integrating AI technology into writing instruction, focusing on the creation and deconstruction of explanatory texts. Attendees will explore practical methods using a Sentence Patterning Chart and Text Type Chart, supported by AI-generated text exemplars. The session aims to enhance teaching strategies, providing actionable insights and tools for immediate classroom application.

Speakers

Karin de Varennes

Project Specialist II, OTAN

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2014

Skills Instruction, Workshop | Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, English for Specific Purposes, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning, Teaching English in the Workplace
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

CATESOL's AB1111 Workgroup Report- Equitable Prefix in Lieu of ESL

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH C4070

On November 16th, 2023, the Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges (ASCCC) passed a resolution -Equitable Course Prefix in Lieu of 'ESL.' On January 13, 2024, CATESOL hosted a town hall to share the resolution and its implications. From the town hall, the CATESOL AB1111 Work Group has formed. Since then, the workgroup has surveyed students and faculty, discussed the impacts of a new prefix, and collaborated in writing a report to submit to the ASCCC. Please join us to learn about the report and the AB1111 Common Course Numbering timeline!

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

ESL Assistant Program Chair, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Talley Caruso

ESL Instructor & Material Writer, Chabot College & Digital ESL

Merari Weber, EdD

ESL Co-Chair, ELL Healthcare Pathways and PD Coordinator, Santa Ana College, School of Continuing Education

Dr. Merari Weber has been a part of the Santa Ana College community since 2016, currently serving as Professional Development (PD) and English Language Learner (ELL) Healthcare Pathways Coordinator at the School of Continuing Education (SCE). She is also the Academic Senate Vice President... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Featured Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Corpus-Informed Research and Teaching
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Folktales as Tools for Empowering Voices and Social-Emotional Growth in Multilingual

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B2019

In today's increasingly diverse educational landscape, educators are tasked with addressing multilingual students' linguistic, cultural, social-emotional, and academic needs. This presentation will explore folktales as a culturally based pedagogy that enhances language skills, promotes cultural awareness, and supports social-emotional and academic development. Grounded in sociocultural theory, which highlights the importance of social interactions and cultural context in learning, we will examine how folktales from various cultures can provide meaningful opportunities for language acquisition, cultural integration, and social-emotional growth.

Speakers

Dr. Claudia Dunn

Visiting Professor, San Diego State University

Mayra Vargas

Sam Houston State University

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2019

Specific Populations, Workshop

Level K-12
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

3:45pm PST

Canva and MagicSchool and Perplexity, OH MY! Today's AI Tools

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST

KH B4014

Feeling overwhelmed with lesson planning and content creation? This workshop empowers educators with practical AI tools to save time and elevate instruction. Let Canva help you market your school programs by creating flyers, posters, and presentations with the help of AI. Educators can use MagicSchool.AI tools to create instructional materials, differentiate for success, engage communities, and generate original content. With Perplexity.AI, learn how this AI tool will help summarize your internet searches. Bring your own device so you can follow along and learn these AI tools in real time.

Speakers

Audrey Dierdorff

Subject Matter Expert, OTAN, Sacramento County Office of Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4014

Tech, Workshop

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Materials Development / Publishing, Teacher Training and Education
Interest Group Online Teaching, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type PD Hour

5:00pm PST

CATESOL Town Hall

Saturday November 16, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST

KH C4070

Join us to ask your questions about the CATESOL organization and share your ideas or hopes for the upcoming CATESOL year. President Song Hong, Past President Anthony Burik, and Incoming President-Elect Dr. Sedique Popal will be here, along with many members of the CATESOL Leadership Team. We invite you to join us afterward for the CATESOL Business Meeting, where we will provide an overview of the past year of CATESOL and welcome our new Board Members.

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Anthony Burik

CATESOL Past President, OTAN - Outreach and Technical Assistance Network

I have the honor of serving as your CATESOL Past President. Welcome to Cal State LA and we are so excited that you have chosen to be with us. I look forward to seeing you at the CATESOL 2024 State Conference! Please say hi during the conference!

Sedique Popal

Professor, University of San Francisco, School of Education

Dr. Sedique Popal has been a professor of Applied Linguistics, Education, English/ESL/EFL (Teacher Trainer and Consultant) since 1980. He holds degrees in English, TESL, Education, and Linguistics and has taught English and trained teachers in six different countries. He has been... Read More →

Saturday November 16, 2024 5:00pm - 5:30pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Professional Development

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour

5:30pm PST

CATESOL Business Meeting

Saturday November 16, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm PST

KH C4070

Join us to learn about the past year of CATESOL happenings. We'll be providing financial reports and giving an overview of our professional development efforts. We will also be installing our new Board Members for the 2024-2025 year.

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

Saturday November 16, 2024 5:30pm - 6:00pm PST
KH C4070

Special Session, Professional Development

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Type PD Hour