CATESOL24: Full Schedule

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

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CATESOL 2024 Digital Program: Note that changes and cancellations will be reflected at Sched.com and in the app only. Here is a simple schedule in PDF by date (Thursday Virtual, Friday, Saturday)
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7:45am PST

Newcomer Orientation

Friday November 15, 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 →

Friday November 15, 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

9:00am PST

Enhancing Intercultural Communication through Technology-Mediated Social Interactions

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PST

KH B4014

In an increasingly globalized world, effective intercultural communication is essential. Graphic design tools are now readily available for everyone to learn and use. Empowering multilingual learners to learn design skills in order to communicate their messages across social media platforms is one way to create opportunities for intercultural communication. Come to this lightening talk to learn innovative approaches to elevate English instruction, encourage social media use for good, empower students with 21st century skills, and create opportunities for enhancing language learning, critical thinking skills, and global citizenship via technology-mediated social interactions.

Speakers

Lauren Ramers

Adjunct Faculty, San Diego Community College District-Continuing Education

Friday November 15, 2024 9:00am - 9:15am PST
KH B4014

Skills Instruction, Lightning Talk | Tech, Lightning Talk

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

9:30am PST

Authentic Communication to Empower Transitioning EL Writers

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST

KH B4014

EL student writers come to believe writing (especially in the target language) to be demonstration of mechanics. As EL student writers shift from noncredit ESL (or secondary ELD) to college classes for credit, transitioning the purpose of writing from demonstration of language comprehension to authentic communication is often under-considered and disadvantages transitioning EL student writers. This lightning talk will review a writing task which focuses on this shift to a communicative writing focus via centering student experience (schema) and the civic value of this experience for the writing's audience, creating an opportunity to perform writing, and reflecting on the writing process.

Speakers

Jonathan Maiullo

ESL Instructor, Mendocino College

Friday November 15, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST
KH B4014

Skills Instruction, Lightning Talk | Civic Engagement, Lightning Talk

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Reading / Writing / Literacy
Interest Group California State Universities, Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

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

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

Level 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
Type PD Hour

12:30pm PST

Los Padres Chapter Munch & Mingle

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST

KH B4014

Looking for somewhere to eat lunch? Drop in and chat with other Los Padres educators. Share what you've been teaching, regional-specific challenges and successes, and whether you've been involved in Chapter activities before! Whether you're new to the Los Padres area or are interested in helping revitalize the Chapter, we're happy to have you here!

Los Padres Chapter serves the following regions:
- San Luis Obispo County
- Santa Barbara County
- Ventura County

Are you on the Los Padres Chapter message board? Take this opportunity to log into your catesol.org member profile and join the Los Padres Chapter message board -- we're working on getting this Chapter back to its former glory!

Interested in helping revitalize the Chapter? Message catesolmerve@gmail.com, our Chapter Council Chair, and she'll get you connected.

Friday November 15, 2024 12:30pm - 1:15pm PST
KH B4014

Special Session, Networking

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

1:30pm PST

Restate and Respond: Empowering Learners with Language to Address Microaggressions

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST

KH B4014

Immigrants often experience verbal, behavioral, or environmental actions that communicate hostility. Teachers can support their adult English language learners with direct instruction in the language learners need to address these microaggressions at school, work, and in the community. Participants interact with the strategies, scaffolds and routines that enhance students' ability to manage these difficult conversations.

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 →

Lori Howard

CASAS

The mission of CASAS is to assist adults functioning at or below a high school level in attaining the basic literacy skills to function effectively on the job, in the community, and in the family. We accomplish this by assisting state and local education, training, social service... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2024 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
KH B4014

Civic Engagement, Workshop

Level Adult, Community College
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, LGBTQ+, Non-Native Language Educator Issues
Type PD Hour

3:30pm PST

Cultural Implications in Teaching Writing Remotely to Students in Afghanistan

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST

KH B4014

In Spring 2024, presenters piloted an academic remote writing class for Afghan students to address challenges with AI-generated content.
Emphasizing student voices over form, the class faced cultural and situational hurdles, including limited internet access and Taliban rule.
In this session, participants will understand the context and develop strategies to address AI usage in a context where challenges include a lack of resources and gender apartheid. All class resources will be shared.

Speakers

Bethany Alling

Instructor, American University of Afghanistan

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 →

Friday November 15, 2024 3:30pm - 4:00pm PST
KH B4014

Specific Populations, Presentation | Tech, Presentation

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Advocacy / Social Justice / DEI / Intercultural Communication, Materials Development / Publishing
Interest Group Intercultural Communication, Online Teaching, Refugee Concerns
Type PD Hour

7:45am PST

Newcomer Orientation

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

KH B4014

Speakers

Song Hong

Assistant Professor, Santiago Canyon College Division of Continuing Education

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

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

9:30am PST

Using Padlet as a Digital Tool for Oral Presentations in Noncredit ESL

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

KH B4014

This presentation explores the pedagogical implications of using Padlet in ESL classrooms to enhance students' oral communication skills and participation in online discourse. The Padlet was designed for a noncredit ESL course at a community college. Students were taught to present on a travel-themed experience. This activity promotes active participation, enabling students to engage in meaningful online interactions while receiving scaffolded support. By integrating Padlet, instructors can create a dynamic learning environment that significantly improves students' language proficiency and digital communication skills. During this presentation, participants will be part of a demonstration of using a similar Padlet.

Speakers

Sara Ruiz Hirata

ESL Instructor, Santa Monica College, Pasadena City College

CATESOL 2024 State Conference: Graduate Student Mixer Coordinator

Kristle Domondon

ESL Instructor, LACCD, Pasadena City College, Santa Barbara City College

Saturday November 16, 2024 9:30am - 9:45am PST
KH B4014

Tech, Lightning Talk

Level Adult, Community College, College/University
Focus Content-Based Approaches / Integrated-Skills, Listening / Speaking / Pronunciation
Interest Group Technology-Enhanced Language Learning
Type Adjudicated/ PD Hour

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

Emmy Min

Professor of Clinical Education, University of Southern California

Joyce Liang

USC

Kaden Kwak

University of Southern California

Saturday November 16, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
KH B4014

Assessment, Presentation | Pedagogy, Presentation

Level K-12, Adult, Community College, College/University, Intensive English Program
Focus Materials Development / Publishing, Reading / Writing / Literacy, Teacher Training and Education
Type Adjudicated/ 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