LAUSD is the largest employer in Los Angeles, and the Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) is the largest public adult education provider in California with over 35,000 ESL students and over 300 ESL teachers. In addition to highly competitive salaries and benefits, we also offer paid class preparation and grading time. DACE strives to contribute to a more just world rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion. This session will describe who we and our LAUSD adult ed ESL students are, how we can help you build your career with us, and answer specific credentialing and hiring questions.
Adult education demands expansion outside of traditional classrooms. So how can we create more spaces for adult L2 learners to learn in? This presentation is a call-to-action for ESL professionals who want to step out of the traditional settings and use their expertise to build ESL programs within their communities.
M.A. TESOL Graduate Student, San Francisco State University
In December 2024, I will be graduating with a master's degree in TESOL and a Graduate Certificate in Teaching of Composition. In the last three years, I have gained experience as a high school English language teacher and am now currently an ESL instructor at the San Leandro Public... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B3010
This practice-oriented session presents evidence-based pedagogical strategies to promote language development of adolescent multilingual students for academic writing. The strategies and activities are contextualized within close reading of a complex text and a source-based analytical writing and are tied to a cognitive strategies readers and writers access for meaning making.
Augmented Reality (AR) revolutionizes language education by combining real-life environments with digital information which can be viewed through a device such as a smartphone, tablet, computer, or AR glasses. In this presentation, we will delve into various features of AR technology and its applications in second language acquisition and teaching.
Community Reading Groups embody civic learning through student-developed materials and active, student-centered participation in small group discussions based on readings. Working with peers and teacher, students select readings, compose discussion questions, lead & participate in discussions, build knowledge and vocabulary, increase confidence, and much more. Join this workshop for a simulated lesson and copious resources. Come today! Try it in class this week!
The 2024 CATESOL State Conference at Cal State Los Angeles welcomes graduate students to an evening of fun, food, and networking! Please join us to meet current and future grads, share what you love most about your MA TESOL program, and discuss potential career paths. We look forward to seeing you there!
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.
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
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.
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.
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 →
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!
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 →
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!
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.
