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Friday, November 15
 

8:45am PST

Letters to My Younger Self: Empowering Voices in Academic Writing
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2007
Academic writing often confines students to a rigid approach that stifles creativity. This session introduces an innovative approach using stories from The Players' Tribune blog as mentor texts. By fostering personal voice and multimedia expression, students learn to challenge academic norms. Participants will explore strategies for encouraging 'rule-breaking' within academic contexts, empowering students to find their unique voices and build community through multimedia and digital literacy.
Speakers
avatar for Denise Maduli-Williams

Denise Maduli-Williams

Professor, Miramar College
Dr. Denise Maduli-Williams is a Professor of English and ELAC (English Language Acquisition) and the Online Accessibility Mentor at San Diego Miramar College, teaching online, hybrid, and in-person. With over two decades of experience, her teaching journey spans diverse settings... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B2007
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Tech, Presentation

8:45am PST

Effectively Teaching Reading Digital Natives in the Short Video Era
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4012
Generation Z students, shaped by technology and pandemic online classes, find reading challenging due to shorter attention spans and a preference for visual and oral information. Digital natives who are accustomed to constant digital exposure quickly embrace technology but find traditional reading tedious. Educators struggle to teach reading amidst online learning transitions. To aid comprehension, teachers should employ include visual aids, structured sentences, and active learning. Proficiency in reading is essential for academic success and standardized exams. This presentation promotes diverse teaching approaches to improve Generation Z's reading abilities, vital for their academic and professional futures.
Speakers
SM
Friday November 15, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4012
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

9:30am PST

Fresh Approaches to Grammar Instruction for Students and Teacher Trainees
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3016
Grammar doesn't have to be boring! The editor of three well-known resources, The ELT Grammar Book, The Grammar You Need series, and the Zero Prep series, shows how engaging, accessible content mixed with corpus-based and active-learning approaches transforms grammar instruction from lifeless to lively. Materials provided.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Berman

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 →
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3016
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

9:30am PST

Promoting Pronunciation Development by Seeing What Speech Looks Like
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010

A picture is worth a thousand words, especially if those words are oral and aurally comprehensible! Phonemes enjoy sound-symbol correspondence in writing, a visual medium. In contrast, suprasegmental elements of spoken language including stress, intonation, rhythm, and connected speech are not codified in written form. They typically remain in an invisible sphere. Using a digital audio recording application software program, Audacity, a teacher of speech, pronunciation and listening can exploit the Spectrogram feature to enhance learners' understanding and perception of their spoken English and compare it to that of intelligible speaker models.
Speakers
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 →
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B3010
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

9:30am PST

Using Podcasts for Developing the Speaking Skill in the Second-Language Classroom.
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4012
The speaking skill in the second-language classroom is mostly ignored, difficult to assess, and the dialogues commonly employed in English as a foreign or second language (EFL/ESL) textbooks for exercising it are stubbornly grounded in the written form. Although it is common knowledge in the TESOL community that the affective factors of anxiety and self-esteem influence second-language acquisition and that our models for teaching speaking show that the role of authentic speech is fundamental for teaching the speaking skill, no work until now has shown instructors how to prepare students for creating authentic speech before entering into dialogues in action.
Speakers
avatar for Efren Serra

Efren Serra

CATESOL 2024
Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
KH B4012
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

10:15am PST

Augmented Reality: An Innovative Approach to Language Education
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am PST
KH B4012
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.
Speakers
NA
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:30am PST
KH B4012
  Pedagogy, Lightning Talk |   Tech, Lightning Talk

10:15am PST

What are the Characteristics of Effective Classroom-Based Assessments?
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4015
Assessments in TESOL are not just tools for assessing student progress but are integral to effective teaching and learning. This session explores practical strategies to create more effective assessments by incorporating the six principles of effective assessment: validity, reliability, authenticity, practicality, positive washback, and equity. The session covers aligning assessments with objectives, using clear rubrics, providing meaningful feedback, and making the assessment process more equitable. By the end, educators, assessment designers, and administrators will gain strategies to create goal-aligned assessments, illustrated with real-world examples and success stories. This presentation is ideal for those seeking to refine their assessment practices.
Speakers
EM

Emmy Min

Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California
AK

Assel Kuanyshbayeva

University of Southern California
XL

Xinyue Liang

Graduate Student, University of Southern California
JZ

Junyi Zhang

University of Southern California
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4015
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Assessment, Presentation

10:15am PST

Strengthening Language Acquisition Through Community-Based Learning: A Case Study
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4014
How can language teachers best facilitate this win-win situation: students improve their language skills and increase their knowledge of community issues, social justice strategies, and U.S. culture, while community-based organizations gain from the time and energy of student volunteers? Whether called service-learning, community-based learning, or community-engaged education, this practice has a long tradition in language classrooms. Learn strategies for crafting effective community-based learning projects that are respectful of the diverse backgrounds, needs and goals of all involved. A case study from a noncredit community college class will be described, as well as lessons learned from two semesters of implementation.
Speakers
avatar for Carolyn Corrie

Carolyn Corrie

Assistant Professor, ESL and VESL, Pasadena City College
Hello! I've been teaching noncredit ESL and VESL at PCC since 2015. My VESL focus is on ESL for Health Careers and ESL for Early Childhood Education. I'm also excited to share my experience with Community-Based Learning (aka Community-Engaged Learning or Service-Learning). If you... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4014
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Civic Engagement, Presentation

11:00am PST

Engage and Connect: Activities for Adult ESL Classes
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am PST
KH B3016
Join author Donna Price and two engaging Adult Ed ESL instructors as they share their experiences from their virtual and face-to-face classes. They'll focus on building communities in their beginning and intermediate level ESL classes while Donna showcases the variety of resources available on Cambridge's learning management system, Cambridge One. Find out what their favorite technology tools are, including easy digital gamification, creative uses of the Ventures series, and strategies for engaging learners and building community. You'll leave excited to incorporate new strategies and technology tips into your classroom with ease.
Speakers
avatar for Johanna Gleason

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 →
avatar for Donna Price

Donna Price

Associate Professor Emeritus / Facilitator, Cambridge University Press & Assessment and San Diego Continuing Education (retired)
avatar for Holland MacFallister

Holland MacFallister

Teacher, Cambridge University Press, Evans Community Adult
Holland MacFallister is delighted to continue his association with Cambridge University Press at CATESOL after teaming with them at COABE in Seattle and CCAE in Los Angeles, as well as sharing his enthusiasm for adult ed in several online videos and live panels. He is a full-time... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am PST
KH B3016
  Skills Instruction, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

11:00am PST

Rethinking the TESOL Practicum: Empowering Novice Teachers to Find Their Voice
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4017
Standing in front of a classroom can be a daunting task for any teacher. For novice teachers, the task is even more difficult with insecurities and self-doubt ever present. This practical workshop will introduce participants to the complete overhaul of a TESOL Practicum course at Fresno State, the Act Like a Teacher program. We will introduce activities that encourage novice teachers to build a community of practice with their peers and to step out of their comfort zone in and outside of the classroom. Participants will leave with a toolkit of strategies to empower their students to find their voice.
Speakers
JE

Jaydene Elvin

Associate Professor, TESOL Coordinator, CSU Fresno, Department of Linguistics
I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at California State University, Fresno. My research and teaching interests include L2 speech acquisition (perception, spoken word recognition and production); acoustic phonetics in various languages and teaching English... Read More →
avatar for Alyssa Tobar

Alyssa Tobar

Fresno City College
CC

Cheryl Chan

CSU Fresno
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4017
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Professional Development, Workshop

11:00am PST

Are Teachers Ready for the New CASAS Tests?
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4013
How do you train more than 280 ESL teachers to start preparing their 30,000 students for the increased rigor of the new CASAS Reading STEPS test? Learn how the ESL program for the Division of Adult and Career Education in Los Angeles spent the past school year getting teachers and students ready for the increased Reading and Rigor of STEPS -- Respecting everyone's time and cognitive load by starting this long-term process early and rolling it out incrementally. Reading, Rigor, and Respect!
Speakers
avatar for Dave Coleman

Dave Coleman

Adult Ed ESL Specialist, Los Angeles Unified School District
avatar for Bob Proctor

Bob Proctor

DACE ESL Advisor, LAUSD
Friday November 15, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
KH B4013
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Making Feedback Social: Humanizing Assessment and Feedback in Writing Instruction
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH C4071
Traditional writing assessment often focuses on a final product as compared to the developmental process that initially brought it to fruition (Hirvela,1999; Stern & Solomon, 2006). As a result, learners focus their attention on perfecting a final product rather than on the process of writing. Unsurprisingly, much instructor feedback addresses technical corrections while comments focused on quality and development of ideas, structure/organization, and cohesion are frequently deficient (Stern & Solomon, 2006). In this workshop, we offer social annotation as a more humanized learning and assessment process.
Speakers
MM
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH C4071
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Assessment, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Engaging & Empowering ESL Writing: Novels, Group Work, & Digital Tools
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2019
This session explores engaging and empowering ESL students in academic writing through novels, group work, and digital tools. Irvine Valley College's ESL class, two levels below English composition, incorporates weekly reading assignments, written tasks, and presentations using Google Slides and AI-generated images. The curriculum is designed to be student-centered, promoting active reading, thorough understanding, and peer teaching. Implementation includes role assignments, collaborative presentations, and response blogs. By semester's end, students will read and reteach a novel, demonstrating improved language skills. Continuous refinement and potential rubric introduction aim to enhance grading consistency. Online supplements and student presentation links will be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Gizelle Ponzillo

Gizelle Ponzillo

Assistant Professor of ESL, Santa Ana College
I have many years of experience in ESL/EFL education, having taught in my native country of Brazil, China, and the USA. I have taught remedial writing at CSULA as a grad student, ESL at the ELP at CSULB, non-credit ESL at NOCE for 2 years, credit ESL at Cypress College for 4 years... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2019
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Prompt Engineering with AI for Material Development in Language Teaching
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2007
This workshop empowers educators to optimize prompt engineering in AI to create tailored educational materials for students. Participants will learn to craft precise prompts, guiding AI to generate differentiated, multilingual, and culturally relevant content. Prompt engineering skills will include building context, specifying roles, integrating key vocabulary, verifying outputs, and engaging iteratively. Through two hands-on activities, educators will develop texts and scenarios that can be used in their classrooms, in turn enhancing digital literacy and instructional practices. The session includes a discussion on ethical considerations, data privacy, and applications of when AI integration is ideal for the language classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Ana Guzman

Ana Guzman

Doctoral Student/Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University
avatar for Kevin Wong

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 →
XA

Xuanyi (Amber) Chen

PhD Student, Pepperdine University
avatar for Xiadani Mendoza

Xiadani Mendoza

Instructional Designer, Pepperdine University
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2007
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Teaching with Corpora — App-y Hour!
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4015
CATESOL attendees are invited to showcase a new corpus-related app, platform, or digital resource that you have tried out this past year -- or think you might try out in the near future.

This is really informal and low-stakes: Just be ready to take 3-5 minutes to highlight the app/digital resource and a classroom or online activity idea. Then, each of us can follow up with people about the items that resonate the most.

Let us know if you are interested in highlighting a tool: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Vefd7bJWRPzzzMqnUVmO4ds268TJdmHMjJnztTAQm6Y/edit?usp=sharing. Or just show up ready to roll!

And bring your devices, questions, and snacks.
Speakers
EK

Elizaveta Kuznetsova

Northern Arizona University
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Poster Session Coordinator
avatar for Margi Wald

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 →
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4015
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Tech, Workshop

1:30pm PST

Empower Student Voices by Increasing Academic Word Knowledge and Fluency
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2014
Students often struggle to use academic words accurately and fluently in situations where it matters. In this workshop, participants will get theory-based ideas on how to lay the groundwork for interactive, fun games that increase academic word-knowledge depth and fluency. Participants will get sample materials and instructions to actually practice playing four different adapted and simplified popular commercial games they can use to teach academic vocabulary, cohesive devices, and collocations with their own word lists. Participants will also have the opportunity to discuss and brainstorm the use of other popular games that can be adapted to increase academic word fluency.
Speakers
avatar for Ruth Luman

Ruth Luman

English Language Instructor, Modesto Junior College
Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B2014
  Skills Instruction, Workshop |   Pedagogy, Workshop

3:30pm PST

The Innovative Applications of Authenticity in ESOL with Technology
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4012
This presentation will give the audience opportunities to see the innovative applications of three domains of authenticity, linguistic, cultural, and functional (Buendgens-Kosten, 2013) in ESOL. In addition, it will present the ideas of various activities applying the three domains of authenticity in various interesting contexts such as online materials, signs, and humor. The audience will be able to widen their view to incorporating authenticity in ESL/EFL classes, especially in connection with technology.
Speakers
avatar for Peter Byun

Peter Byun

Professor, Alliant International University
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4012
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Tech, Presentation

3:30pm PST

Synthesis of Intertextuality-based Practices in Academic Reading and Writing
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B2014
This project reviews forty scholarly works on intertextuality in academic reading and writing to investigate how language educators can help L2 learners improve their academic literacy through intertextuality-based practices. It identifies effective pedagogical practices and provides practical guidelines for educators to integrate intertextuality in the teaching and learning of academic reading and writing, enhancing L2 learners' academic literacy by bridging theoretical perspectives and practical applications.
Speakers
avatar for Hui Yu Arnold

Hui Yu Arnold

ESL Instructor, San Francisco State University
I am Hana Wu, currently an MA TESOL student at San Francisco State University and a passionate educator with over two decades of experience in language teaching and curriculum design. My journey in TESOL began in Taiwan, where I pursued a Ph.D., taught English at various levels, and... Read More →
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B2014
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Specific Populations, Presentation

3:30pm PST

Empowering ESL Students: Peer Tutoring and Technology Integration
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4015
Join us for an exploration of how one community college empowers both non-native English-speaking learners and tutors through technology-integrated ESL tutoring and ongoing training. This presentation explores replicable tutoring models and strategies, contributing to ongoing discussions on technology's pivotal role in TESL education and student access. Join us to explore insights, successes, and challenges.
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Ray

Jamie Ray

ESL professor, Los Angeles Community College District
I'm a full-time ESL professor at Los Angeles Pierce College. I also work as a liaison between my department and the Center for Academic Success (tutoring center), where I work closely with ESL tutors.
RA

Roja Adinehpourbagheri

ESL Tutor Leader; Grad Student, Los Angeles Pierce College
CK

Crystal Kiekel

Center for Academic Success Director, Los Angeles Pierce College
Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4015
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Tech, Presentation
 
Saturday, November 16
 

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
avatar for Olga Yashenkova

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

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
avatar for Marsha Chan

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

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
avatar for Qing Sun

Qing Sun

University of Southern California
Saturday November 16, 2024 8:45am - 9:15am PST
KH B4014
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Specific Populations, Presentation

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
avatar for Nayereh Nouri

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

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
AY

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

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
avatar for Kelly Metz-Matthews, Ph.D.

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

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
ZS

Zhaorong (Sally) Sun

University of Southern California
YC

YiHsuan Chen

University of Southern California
MY

Maicy Yang

University of Southern California
QX

Qinyi Xie

University of Southern California
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH C4071
  Pedagogy, Panel |   Specific Populations, Panel

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
avatar for Carol Basilio

Carol Basilio

ESL Instructor, San Diego Community College District
avatar for Dyan Collings Ralph

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 →
NG

Natasha Guerrero

Material Writers Interest Group Co-coordinator, CATESOL
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Print Coordinator
ST

Soleil Turell

ESL Teacher, Pacific Grove Adult Education
Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PST
KH B2009
  Specific Populations, Panel |   Pedagogy, Panel

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
avatar for Matthew Barrish

Matthew Barrish

Lecturer, Sacramento State
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 10:45am PST
KH B4016
  Pedagogy, Presentation |   Civic Engagement, Presentation

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
avatar for Chad Stephenson

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

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
avatar for Marsha Chan

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 →
avatar for Patryk Mrozek

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

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
avatar for Minoo Ardeshiri, Ph.D.

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

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
avatar for Michael Berman

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

10:15am PST

Using and Evaluating Rubrics for Language Teaching
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
KH B4014
Creating, using, and evaluating rubrics in teaching English presents several challenges. Consistent application is time-consuming and prone to bias. Continuous refinement is essential to align with learning objectives and student needs. Despite their benefits, rubrics demand significant effort and expertise. Rubrics are essential for communication, scaffolding, and assessment, providing clear feedback to guide students' learning and their overall performance. This session explores key factors in constructing and evaluating rubrics for English language learners, highlighting key strategies on how to make them more effective for teaching and assessing language learners. Different types of rubric and characteristics of good rubrics are
Speakers
EM

Emmy Min

Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California
JL
KK

Kaden Kwak

University of Southern California
Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
KH B4014
  Assessment, Presentation |   Pedagogy, Presentation

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
JM

Joanna McNerney

Assistant Professor, ESL, Santa Ana College
TH

Tim Hartshorn

Executive Director, South County Crosscultural Council
JH

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

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
HB

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

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
avatar for Carol Basilio

Carol Basilio

ESL Instructor, San Diego Community College District
avatar for Dyan Collings Ralph

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 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH C4071
  Pedagogy, Business Meeting & Networking |   Specific Populations, Business Meeting & Networking

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
avatar for Chrissy Palumbo, Ph.D.

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 →
avatar for Jamie O'Connor Florez, RN

Jamie O'Connor Florez, RN

Faculty, Southwestern College
Saturday November 16, 2024 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
KH B4015
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Specific Populations, Workshop

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
avatar for Rebecca Eagleson

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

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
avatar for Talley Caruso

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 →
AM

Andy Mardesich

Adult Education Level Chair, CATESOL
CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Conference Webmaster Assistant
LG

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

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
avatar for Nina Dellona

Nina Dellona

CATESOL IEP Level Asst. Chair, Mission College
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B4013
  Pedagogy, Workshop

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
avatar for Kim Turner-Shukis

Kim Turner-Shukis

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside
JV

Jaclyn Vasquez

Lecturer, University of California, Riverside
Saturday November 16, 2024 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
KH B2007
  Pedagogy, Workshop |   Civic Engagement, Workshop

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
LE

L. Erika Saito

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

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

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
avatar for Eugene Urrutia

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
 
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