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Below are the more than 210 presentations for the 2011 Tri-TESOL Conference on October 21, 22 at Highline Community College. Since the printing of the program, there have been several cancellations and changes. What you see below is the most up-to-date information. The updated full conference program (PDF) for download is now available. If you are a presenter, detailed Instructions to Presenters instructions can be found HERE. Instructions to Poster Presenters can be found HERE.


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Room Title First name Last name Institution Copresenters Summary Audience Type Commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 101 Integrating Prosodic Practice with Grammar Instruction Mandy Egle Seattle Learning Academy   Teaching the features of spoken English prosody (pitch, loudness, and speed) within grammar lessons allows students to link aspects of both, enhancing all communicative language skills. Learn which spoken English features can be easily added to typical grammar lessons without distracting from the original intent of the lesson or disrupting the flow of the class. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 101 Demystifying the Teaching of Vowel Pronunciation Mandy Egle Seattle Learning Academy   The relatively large number of vowel sounds in English and their multitude of spelling patterns can easily dissuade ESL teachers from attempting to teach the subject at all. This session unlocks the mystery of teaching vowel sounds, including the elusive and confusing schwa and r-controlled vowels. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 101 Unlocking the Mysteries of Syllable Stress Mandy Egle Seattle Learning Academy   Discover that the secrets of syllable stress are not only teachable and widely applicable to everyday communicative competence, but that adding simple activities to the classroom can increase student awareness of the patterns and greatly improve oral fluency. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 102 Building confidence while limiting plagiarism in essay writing Sherie Henderson University of Oregon Sherie Henderson, American English Institute, University of Oregon
Crystal Young, American English Institute, University of Oregon
How can instructors create a supportive environment that leads to increased appreciation of the drafting process and decreased plagiarized writing? Participants will come away with organizational methods that support the drafting process and academic honesty. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 102 Rubrics as teaching tools Donna Aase Clark College   Taking class time to review rubric categories and practice with those categories gives students a chance to fully understand what 'excellent' looks like. Come see mostly writing activities based on actual rubrics and used in an actual classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 102 Understanding disaster preparedness: Well-prepared ESL students Deb Ramirez Pierce College, Puyallup, WA Sabine Berghagen, Pierce College, Puyallup, WA
Teresa Noll, Pierce College, Puyallup, WA
At any time, cities and campuses across this country may be touched either directly or indirectly by a crisis of some kind. Teaching English without borders through a disaster preparedness program provides ESL students the necessary education and hands-on planning so they know what to do in the event of a natural, technological, or man-made disaster. Are YOU ready? Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers, Developers of materials or curriculum Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 103 Spelling made easier: developing a spelling elective course Kara Schultheiss A.C.E. Language Institute   Spelling is a source of much frustration for many English language learners. This demonstration will outline a 5-week multi-level elective spelling course, and provide practical ideas, activities, and resources for teaching spelling. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 103 Alternative Assessments for Assigned Novels Tim McDaniel Green River Community College Jamaica Moor, Green River Community College
Hannah Berry-Chee, Green River Community College
The presenters will explore various ways of assessing students' understanding of assigned novels to encourage interest, creativity, and motivation. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 103 Beyond drills: how to really help improve pronunciation Sarah Bauer Concordia University Linda Rountree
Concordia University

Sarah Bauer
Concordia University
Portland Community College
Learn how to integrate explicit pronunciation instruction into an authentic communicative context through poetry. Participants will analyze a selection of poems and develop effective lesson techniques for the classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 105 Hunting for Gold: Finding Authentic Academic Video Materials Beth Sheppard University of Oregon American English Institute   No more frustrating web searches! This workshop offers a framework for selecting materials authentic academic listening texts, an annotated bibliography of internet sources, and examples of their use in an IEP course. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 105 Teaching the Grammatical Usage of Vocabulary (GUV) Julia Sandler University of Washington   We'll explore what factors lead students to match words with the wrong grammatical contexts and how we can address such issues in our vocabulary instruction. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 105 Everybody Has A Story: Developing writing techniques through personal interviews Sue Clary Bellevue College   Students learn to ask probing questions when they interview mystery guest speakers, compare and organize information, and create a story about just one aspect of the mystery guest speaker's life. It's amazing to find out what students discover as they learn that Everybody Has a Story! Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 201 Job fairs: bridging business and academic English Anne Hepfer Seattle University   International students often are successful academically but have difficulties transitioning to the American workplace. This demonstration presents an activity to bridge the gap between business and academic English.

Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 201 New directions for the adult ESL classroom Eric Bredenberg National Geographic Learning   Explore innovative methods, materials, and tools to transition your adult ESL students to academic or workplace success. And don't wait until the advanced level! Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 201 The Whole Family Approach in Community ESOL Patrik McDade People-Places-Things, LLC   Participants in this demonstration will experience and reflect on activities that include the entire family, regardless of level or literacy skills. A multilevel approach that allows grandma and grandaughter to be at the same table, learning at their appropriate level, limiting the need for child care and level separation! Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators, Program administrators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 10, Room 202 Using GLAD Strategies in University Courses Diane Majors Western Washington University   The presenter will demonstrate several GLAD strategies used in introductory linguistic courses for pre-service ESL/ELL teachers. Attendees will experience the value of these techniques for student learning. Teacher educators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 10, Room 202 Match those 'learning outcomes' with 'I Love Lucy' Mary Ullrich Washington State University   The presenter will demonstrate how to use the dialog and action of short segments in 'I Love Lucy' episodes to stimulate language acquisition and meet a number of specific 'learning outcomes.' The primary focus will be a high beginning listening/speaking course, but adaptation for higher-level students will also be addressed. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 202 New horizons: innovative curriculum expansions in BC settlement Joel Rhein SUCCESS Chris Campbell, BCIT
Frances Clarke, ISS
Joel Rhein, SUCCESS
Seonaigh MacPherson, ELSA Net
Stella Chung, SUCCESS
Winnie Pang, BCIT

This presentation overviews the curriculum framework developed for the considerable and exciting expansion of immigrant settlement programs currently underway in the Province of British Columbia. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 10, Room 205
Multisensory grammar with English on a Roll. Linda Koran English on a Roll, Inc.   Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) teaching methods work for all students. Come learn fun, effective MSL strategies with English on a Roll, the unique grammar program that was created in the ESL classroom and is now used worldwide. Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 205 Pathways to Degrees for English Language Learners Students Sara Nelson Treadway Portland Community College Daniel Davis (ESOL Instructor at PCC - was involved with curriculum development and instruction of the ESOL Companion course). 1. Understanding process behind developing and implementing certificate/credit program(s) for English Language learners. Introduce the need to extensive support for students and how this happens in the context of Student Success and Retention.
2. Understand the involved partnerships and collaboration for this type of programming to succeed. Include both Career Pathways program staff and partners who worked with us to launch and continue this successful programming.
3. Include a student presenter as a component to the presentation/discussion. Invite a current or prior student to come to talk in the forum and talk with audience members.
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators, Developers of materials or curriculum, Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 10, Room 206 Building capacity: Lead your staff in professional development Sandra Clark University of Oregon   Review foundational SLA principles then practice leading staff development modules that deliver powerful insights to practicing teachers. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 10, Room 206 Acculturation and Second Language Acquisition Beyond Timothy Ellsworth Seattle University n/a A presentation of a case study on a Japanese immigrant to the United States who has limited contact with the host population. This is a qualitative study that looks at how acculturation effects Second Language Acquisition. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 10, Room 207 Creating your language learning community:week one+ Laura G. Holland University of Oregon   Participants in this interactive workshop will explore tested activities that encourage community building that aid language learning and create an environment where cooperative learning takes place. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 14, Room 101 15 Ways to make it stick Linda Louie Highline Community College   What makes the difference between learning and using a language? Participants will leave with 15 ways to enhance, encourage, and ensure learning to make it stick. New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 14, Room 101 An Integrated Skills Approach to Grammar Instruction Andrew O'Shea Pearson Longman   The pendulum of grammar instruction vacillates between form and meaning. What teachers are looking for is a balanced approach. The presenter will discuss the research-base that informs grammar pedagogy and demonstrate an integrated skills approach to grammar instruction using examples from the new edition of Focus on Grammar.

Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers, Experienced teachers Discussion session (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 14, Room 101 Preparing highly skilled immigrants for successful professional integration Kristina Mason Puget Sound Welcome Back Center at Highline Community College Paul Feltman - Director of Community Engagement for World Education Services (WES)

Kristina Mason - Director, Puget Sound Welcome Back Center at Highline community College

Marilyn J. Rymniak
Director, Curriculum Development Services
Literacy Assistance Center (NY)
Provide better support for your highly skilled immigrant students. Learn about programs, resources and support services that create pathways for successful professional integration. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 14, Room 101 Marking - the bane of an English teacher Edward Field Regent Christian Academy, Surrey, B.C., Canada   English teachers traditionally have huge amounts of marking. Research and experience point to some ways to reduce; come prepared to share your own best practices! Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 14, Room 101 Rethinking heritage language use in the all-English classroom Markane Sipraseuth University of Washington   Improve academic literacy. Learn how to incorporate secondary ELLs' heritage language (L1) in instruction to improve and accelerate comprehension, relieve anxiety and develop ELLs' L1. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program adminis Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 14, Room 101 Play the period Nicole Scoggins Highline Community College   This is a grammar activity that helps students know when to place the period. This activity works best with students who learned English by ear but can be beneficial for all students. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 14, Room 102 Cultural Adjustment: A Case of Failure in Bangladesh Eva Combs University of Oregon   Why do some teachers fail to adjust to the culture while teaching abroad? Participants will learn about two important factors affecting cultural adjustment. EFL contexts, Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 14, Room 102 Teacher training across borders: theory, knowledge and practice Karen Densky Thompson Rivers University Laura Blumenthal, Douglas College, BC
Bernice Ege-Zavala, Seattle University College of Education, WA
Carolyn Kristjansson, Trinity Western University, BC
Tawnya Lubbes, East Oregon University, OR
The focus of this panel session is on sharing how theory, knowledge and practice can be integrated for global success in ESOL teacher education programs. Experiences of activities and practices leading to successful praxis will be shared. Teacher educators Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 14, Room 102 Presenting new grammar: how an expert does it Michael W. Bess ELS Language Centers, Portland, Concordia University campus   The initial presentation of a grammar point makes all the difference in student learning outcomes. An expert teacher, recipient of a national excellence in teaching award, shows how it's done. Participants practice the same presentation format and take home extensive handouts on grammar teaching techniques. Teacher educators, Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 14, Room 102 Six minutes & forty seconds to share your ideas Paula Mannington Abbotsford Community Services (ELSA Net and BC TEAL) Rossana Chisholm: Abbotsford Community Services (ELSA Net and BC TEAL)
This mini-session offers a brief description and demonstration of a Japanese-inspired presentation format for creating an informal and vibrant approach to both sharing ideas and professional development. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 14, Room 102 Small Wonder: Smartphones and Language Learning Sean McClelland University of Oregon   This mini session is about using and adapting smartphones and apps for communicative language teaching. The focus will be on tools which can be used to foster collaboration and student-directed language learning. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Program administrators Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 14, Room 102 Moving ESL education from the college classroom into our university hospitals Kevin Bowles Portland Community College and Oregon Health and Sciences University None Bringing ESL education out the classroom and into the doctoral education system. Helping our students feel comfortable in the health care system. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 14, Room 102 Organize and Access English Sounds Using Picture Cues Phyllis Herzog Seattle Public Schools/PhonicsQ NA Learn the rationale for using a picture as a cueing device, phonics rules and patterns as represented by pictures and techniques for using PhonicsQ or other picture cueing systems.

Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 14, Room 102 Organize and Access English Sounds Using Picture Cues Phyllis Herzog Seattle Public Schools/PhonicsQ NA Learn the rationale for using a picture as a cueing device, phonics rules and patterns as represented by pictures and techniques for using PhonicsQ or other picture cueing systems.

Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 14, Room 102 Conversation Partners-Offering the Personal Connection to English Naomi Krant Pierce College Puyallup Naomi Krant, Pierce College Puyallup
Kathy Swart, Pierce College Puyallup
John Lucas, Pierce College Puyallup
Connect your ESL students with native-English-speaking community college students for cultural exchange, English practice, friendship, motivation, and a transitional experience. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators, Experienced teachers Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 14, Room 103 Genre-based writing instruction: theory, creation, and application. Stephen Skalicky Washington State University Jillian Bohle - Washington State University This presentation outlines and illustrates genre-based writing instruction. Two examples of specific genres and their application in the presenters' classrooms will be among the discussion. Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 14, Room 103 Nothing Comic About It! Taking Graphic Readers Seriously in Your ESL Classroom Karen Tennyson Learning Matters   Are you using Graphic Readers in your ESL/ELL classroom? Would you like to? Do you know the difference between comic books and graphic readers?

Come learn the ins and outs of graphic readers and gain ideas for how to use these powerful tools to engage the students in your class. Turn their enthusiasm for graphica into real reading experiences, that will encourage your kids to venture into literature.

There will be many samples from different publishers.
K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 14, Room 103 Grammar Teaching: Then and Now John Brezinsky Cambridge University Press   Grammar instruction has changed significantly over the years. The presenter describes modern grammar courses, summarizes key research, and outlines best practices for meeting student needs. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Paper/report (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 14, Room 103 Integrating Prosodic Practice with Grammar Instruction Mandy Egle Seattle Learning Academy   Teaching the features of spoken English prosody (pitch, loudness, and speed) within grammar lessons allows students to link aspects of both, enhancing all communicative language skills. Learn which spoken English features can be easily added to typical grammar lessons without distracting from the original intent of the lesson or disrupting the flow of the class. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 14, Room 103 Demystifying the Teaching of Vowel Pronunciation Mandy Egle Seattle Learning Academy   The relatively large number of vowel sounds in English and their multitude of spelling patterns can easily dissuade ESL teachers from attempting to teach the subject at all. This session unlocks the mystery of teaching vowel sounds, including the elusive and confusing schwa and r-controlled vowels. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 14, Room 104 ISpeak: Honoring the Stories in the Room Lauren Wilson Shoreline Community College Lauren Wilson, Shoreline Community College
Kathy Budway, Shoreline Community College
Frances Kao, Seattle Repertory Theatre
Participants will experience ISpeak, a theatre-based project that expands vocabulary, motivates writing and increases vocal clarity and confidence. We will also present a short film of a student performance of ISpeak. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 14, Room 105 Growing up transnational: Filipino ELL youth's adaptation JeomJa Yeo University of Washington   The study explores transnational identity construction among Filipino ELL youth. Cross-border engagments and activities are at the center of their adaptation process. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program administrators Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 14, Room 105 Debating for ESL Students - yes, they can! Andrea MacKenzie Kwantlen Polytechnic University   Debating made easy!
To assist their students in communicating effectively, teachers will look at the role of debating as a classroom activity or speaking/listening assignment.
Participants will learn pre-debate activities, organize a debate and understand the judging criteria. Handbooks will be available for all participants.
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teacher educators Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 14, Room 106 Learning virtually: An ESL class goes EFL Elizabeth Siler Washington State University   An ESL class transitioned to online delivery. This paper explains the whys and hows of managing a class without borders with students in four countries. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 14, Room 106 Eliminating Borders Between Skills Through Extended Projects Cindy Etter University of Washington International English Language Programs   Extended projects serve to integrate skills, engage students at a deeper level, help them 'own' their language, and provide alternative means of assessment. Following presentation and discussion of a design model, participants will collaborate on a meaningful project for their own or hypothetical class. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 101 Holocaust journals: Corrie ten Boom, Reading, and Writing Melissa Van De Wege Eastern Washington University   This is a sampling of journal prompts from an original curriculum about the life of Corrie ten Boom. They are designed for ESL students to focus on reading and writing skills. EFL contexts Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 17, Room 101 Brain-compatible strategies/tactics for engaging K-12 ELLs Mary Kay Hughes Colville Public Schools   Experience and be able to implement several teaching strategies/tactics targeted for language acquisition, memory retrieval and for building/strengthening neuro-pathways in the brain in this session. Strategies/tactics will target vocabulary acquisition and improving reading comprehension of students in K-12 settings. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program administrators Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 101 Extending borders with student photography in beginning writing Tera Ray Spokane College of English Language   This 20 minute session will introduce attendees to the use of student photography in the teaching of beginning writing to college-age, international students in an IEP setting. An overview of the syllabus for this Writing 1 course will be given, followed by an explanation of how to use student photography (and the supporting technology) to enhance writing instruction, with examples of student photography and writing provided by the presenter. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 17, Room 101 Six dictation types in multi-skill interactive activities Andy Burrows Pro Lingua Associates Andy Burrows, publisher, Pro Lingua Associates Using handouts, participants will discuss and try out six dictation types used in a variety of interactive written and oral skill building activities. Raffle at end of presentation. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 17, Room 101 Rites of passage: Photo elicitation in cross-cultural communication Eloise Ariza-Rodriguez Intensive American Language Center, Washington State University Barbara Nasralla, Washington State University
Linda Arthur Bradley, Washington State University
Jessica Lantz, Washington State University
Stephanie Inouye, Washington State University
Photo Elicitation was used in this project to support purposeful interactions between ESL students and local university students regarding cultural rites of passage. The presentation will include a description of the project and discuss the results of the interviews and the reactions of the students to the project. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 101 Interaction, Authenticity, and Spoken Corpora in Materials Development Courtney Cunningham American English Institute, University of Oregon   This presentation advocates for teaching materials that integrate interaction, authenticity, and spoken corpora. Findings suggest that these qualities will benefit adult ELLs in community college programs and beyond. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 101 Pathways to Degrees for English Language Learners Students Sara Nelson Treadway Portland Community College Daniel Davis (ESOL Instructor at PCC - was involved with curriculum development and instruction of the ESOL Companion course). 1. Understanding process behind developing and implementing certificate/credit program(s) for English Language learners. Introduce the need to extensive support for students and how this happens in the context of Student Success and Retention.
2. Understand the involved partnerships and collaboration for this type of programming to succeed. Include both Career Pathways program staff and partners who worked with us to launch and continue this successful programming.
3. Include a student presenter as a component to the presentation/discussion. Invite a current or prior student to come to talk in the forum and talk with audience members.
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators, Developers of materials or curriculum, Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 102 Environmental awareness through the work and life of Rachel Carson Bergen McCurdy University of Eastern Washington   This session presents a method of helping students connect historical environmental events to present day America, their own countries, and their own lives. The students will focus on language, research, presentation, and reflection to understand the import of current environmental issues. EFL contexts Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 102 A Reader-Response Approach to Extensive Reading Instruction Monica Nawrocki University of Oregon   The presenter will share a variety of skills-integrated activities for use in extensive reading instruction. Activities will be discussed using Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45
Building 17, Room 102 What's art got to do with language learning? Catherine Manning INTO OSU   How is your visual language learner doing in the classroom? We will discuss how fine art can not only visually stimulate your classroom, it can also stimulate language learning though discussion of color, images, and even current events, all with the use of a single picture. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30
Building 17, Room 102 What's art got to do with language learning? Catherine Manning INTO OSU   How is your visual language learner doing in the classroom? We will discuss how fine art can not only visually stimulate your classroom, it can also stimulate language learning though discussion of color, images, and even current events, all with the use of a single picture. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 17, Room 102 Using graded readers in large multilevel ESL classes Diane Daudt Lane Community College Indira Bakshi, Lane Community College
Colleen Shields, Lane Community College.

Presenters will discuss use of graded readers in various ESL classroom settings including large multi-level classes and demonstrate use of publisher- and teacher-created materials. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 102 Advanced Academic Literacy and International Graduate Students: Institutional and Instructional Implications Katherine Hellmann University of Idaho's American Language and Culture Program   This presentation will discuss the special challenges that international graduate students face at American universities and how ESL teachers and the universities themselves can support this population of students. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 102 Errors in English Academic Writing for Arab Learners Nadine Roberge Seattle University   This paper discusses how the written and spoken Arabic languages can affect English academic writing. Writing samples illustrating key errors and their causes are discussed. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 17, Room 103 Connecting ELLs with Humanitarian Law Joanne Dufour STESL and Antioch University Francisco Ianni
Oregon Red Cross staff: Senior Manager of Preparedness and Outreach
Learn about Humanitarian Law through practical lessons engaging students in the Geneva Conventions in ways that might apply to their own lives and personal experiences. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 17, Room 103 Connecting ELLs with Humanitarian Law Joanne Dufour STESL and Antioch University Francisco Ianni
Oregon Red Cross staff: Senior Manager of Preparedness and Outreach
Learn about Humanitarian Law through practical lessons engaging students in the Geneva Conventions in ways that might apply to their own lives and personal experiences. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 103 Pedagogy, proficiency, and play: a developmental perspective Nancy Bell Washington State University Stephen Skalicky, Washington State University

Tom Salsbury, Washington State University
In this presentation we draw from longitudinal case studies to examine how participants' abilities to engage in L2 language play developed over time. The results provide evidence of a growing awareness of L2 conventions and serve as a basis for developing classroom materials to facilitate learners' engagement with L2 play. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 103 Communicative Drills to Improve Accuracy with Target Grammar Rosemary Zhang Portland Community College   This mini session is a demonstration of a highly effective communicative technique that increases student accuracy with target grammar. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 103 Communicative Drills to Improve Accuracy with Target Grammar Rosemary Zhang Portland Community College   This mini session is a demonstration of a highly effective communicative technique that increases student accuracy with target grammar. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 103 Imaging social justice and equity for ESL women Diane Tehrani Clark College   Experience of inequity for ESL women may prevent them from full development in American life. In this interactive workshop participants will practice imaging nondiscrimination. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 105 Performance-based communication curriculum for internationally educated health professionals Ann Talbot kwantlen polytechnic University Lesley Hemsworth Kwantlen Polytechnic University Selected features of the performance-based communication skills course for internationally-educated health professionals offered in Vancouver, Canada will be demonstrated. Aspects of technology used in filming role plays as part of the performance-based model and managing the supporting technology will be highlighted.

Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45
Building 17, Room 105 TRU's Introduction to Community Service-Learning Wendy Krauza Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Kamloops, B.C   TRU's Introduction to Community Service-Learning is a theory plus practice academic credit course about service-learning. As part of their coursework, students must contribute 24 hours of service at one of the local non-profit organizations in Kamloops B.C Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-4:15 Building 17, Room 105 Dynamic speaking activities with simple applications of technology David Kertzner ProActive English   ESL teachers transform familiar speaking activities into digitized formats using simple, free software allowing learners to address multiple skills through a single, dynamic activity. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 105 Encouraging Individual Exploration of Grammar Through Blogging Kathleen Mitchell Oregon State University   Student-created grammar blogs are an effective way to individualize learning and focus students' attention on grammar in context. In this mini-session, you will hear more about this blog project, see student examples, and learn how you might implement it in your classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 105 Encouraging Individual Exploration of Grammar Through Blogging Kathleen Mitchell Oregon State University   Student-created grammar blogs are an effective way to individualize learning and focus students' attention on grammar in context. In this mini-session, you will hear more about this blog project, see student examples, and learn how you might implement it in your classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 105 The English Language Instructor as Servant Leader Neil Heyen Eastern Washington University   As one of the first persons to have contact with international students as they enter the United States, the English language instructor is in a unique position to reach out to students to help guide them on their new journey. The servant-leadership model of Robert Greenleaf (1977/2002) provides an appropriate model for helping the instructor do this. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 106 Leadership, Language and Culture in EFL Clubs Elinor Westfold University of Washington, Intensive English Program Jitpicha Jarayapun, University of Washington
Philip Dierking, University of Washington
Sunao Fukunaga, University of Washington
Wei Zuo, University of Washington
What do EFL clubs mean for teachers? Five presenters will discuss this issue with emphasis on leadership development, World Englishes, culture and student investment. EFL contexts, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 17, Room 106 Helping students overcome policy and placement barriers Cara Preuss Washington State University Cara L. Preuss
Washington State University
Leslie Huff
St. Martin's University
Participants in this workshop will analyze barriers to graduation that occur outside the classroom. Using a case study, participants investigate class placement and policy issues for ESL students. Participants identify potential barriers students face in their own high schools and work to help ensure appropriate placements and graduation.
K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program administrators Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 106 How to Grow an ESL Scholarship Wendy Kipnis Thompson Rivers University Dian Henderson & Nancy Killick
Also from Thompson Rivers University
The session would share the experience of our past 3 years of grassroots fundraising efforts which has successfully collected $18, 000 towards our goal of $20,000 in 4 years. We have involved the university, the larger community and our own ESL students in our endeavor which has along the way fostered a sense of community. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 106 How to Grow an ESL Scholarship Wendy Kipnis Thompson Rivers University Dian Henderson & Nancy Killick
Also from Thompson Rivers University
The session would share the experience of our past 3 years of grassroots fundraising efforts which has successfully collected $18, 000 towards our goal of $20,000 in 4 years. We have involved the university, the larger community and our own ESL students in our endeavor which has along the way fostered a sense of community. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 17, Room 106 'New' Mainstream SLA Theory: Some implications for adult postsecondary ESL Michael Trottier University of British Columbia   This presentation discusses some of the implications of an 'expanded and enriched' SLA theory for adult postsecondary ESL generally, and community college settings specifically. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teacher educators, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 17, Room 106 The iBT TOEFL: Strategy stories of success Ronald Metzler INTO-Oregon State University Elena Sapp This paper will analyze successful strategies that students use on their own to pass the iBT TOEFL and offer implications of on-going research. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 17, Room 106 Supporting narration for Arabic speakers Mary Brooks Lewis and Clark College   The presenter will demonstrate the use of story form to help Arabic speakers practice integrated skills. From listening to stories students progress to retelling, writing and reading their own stories.

Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 106 Extending the Borders for Basic Skills Students Elizabeth Wright Whatcom Community College Donna Collier, ESL and ABE Math Instructor, Whatcom Community College
Denise Ranney, ESL/ABE/IBEST Instructor, Whatcom Community College
Maureen Stewart, ESL/ABE/IBEST Instructor, Whatcom Community College
Elizabeth Wright, ESL and ABE Instructor, Whatcom Community College
Presenters will take participants on a tour of their Wikispaces site, including Basic Skills classes contextualized with allied health content and infused with student success strategies. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 17, Room 107 Intercultural Email Communication to ESL/EFL College Writing Development Li-Mei Chen Valdosta State University   What are the effects of intercultural email communication on ESL/EFL writing development and how do students perceive such learning? This presentation will answer these questions and end with a discussion of potential issues to be considered and recommendations for implementation. Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 107 Nativeness in TESOL: Exploring Language, Identity, and Opportunity Suhanthie Motha University of Washington Alex Schiff-Bellabiod, University of Washington
Jitpicha Jarayapun, University of Washington
Wanda Liao, University of Washington
Sasha Yanak, University of Washington
Jed Domigpe, University of Washington

The three papers on this panel draw from three documentary studies created by the presenters as part of a collaborative exploration into the interconnectedness of language, identity, and opportunity (both educational and employment) in the context of English language teaching and learning. Panelists explore effects of Seattle Public Schools' bilingual education policy on heritage language speakers; the ways in which NNESTs' linguistic, personal, and professional identities shape their pedagogical practice; and the effects of the native speaker fallacy (Cook, 1995) on the lives of NESTs and NNESTs. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 107 Got it? Making input comprehensible to English learners. Randy Garver INTO OSU   In this session, the presenter shares ways that ESL practitioners, especially at the university level, can make input more comprehensible to students. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 17, Room 107 Greening the Comp Class Curriculum Courtenay Chadwell Gatz Whatcom Community College none The presenter will share activities, writing assignments and resources (print, video, and web-based) to incorporate environmental, social and economic issues into a bridge-level EAP reading/composition course. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 107 Human Rights Education in the ESL Classroom Danielle Ahlberg University of Oregon- American English Institute   Human rights education can easily be incorporated into the ESL classroom resulting in interesting, interactive, and thought-provoking sessions that elicit reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Ideas for the classroom and resources will be shared in conjunction with a sample lesson plan. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 107 Integrating Non-Literate Learners in the Classroom Danielle Mayfield Portland Community College   While non-literate learners present special challenges in the classroom, there are a variety of techniques and methods teachers can use to promote and encourage integration in a classroom setting. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 17, Room 206 Instructors Bringing eLearning to the ESL Classroom & Beyond Beth Wheeler WA State Board for Community & Technical Colleges Catalina Hope, Whatcom Community College
Elizabeth Hanson, Shoreline Community College
Ruth Duffy, Shoreline Community College
Please join faculty from colleges and staff from ABE to explore ESL online instructional modules created and piloted with students in Spring 2011. Instructors will share the exciting process of creating these modules and ABE staff will share where all of the modules are available. New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 17, Room 206 Erasing Borders between the Community and ESL Classroom Jessica Wicksnin University of Washington Aleksandra Petrovich, University of Washington
Molly Cheney, University of Washington
Using English outside the ESL classroom is key for language proficiency, but opportunities are often limited. We are showing practical methods for access to and participation in the community, such as guest speakers and field trips, while preparing ESL instructors to integrate these methods into their classrooms. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 17, Room 206 Note Card Activities for Classroom Review and Practice Winnie Cragg Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute   In this presentation, small group activities using note cards for review and practice are discussed for reading, grammar and conversation. A detailed handout is provided. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 17, Room 206 The 'should/must' dilemma Lisa Fishman Kim University of Washington Lisa Fishman Kim--University of Washington The should/must distinction is a source of confusion for L2 learners. We will examine student errors and work toward a clearer presentation of these structures. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 17, Room 206 Practicing field-specific language through a Career Project Korey Rice University of Oregon, American English Institute   In university, mixed-major ESL classes, it is difficult to focus on language and communication skills that are specific to individual majors. The Careers Project addresses this by guiding students to prepare for, conduct, and reflect on interviews with career counselors and professionals in related fields. This presentation explains the process. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 17, Room 206 Three steps to improving student classroom behavior Jan Peterson Edmonds Community College   An influx of younger and sometimes less-motivated students disrupted our intensive ESL program, so we took action. You can adapt this approach to any classroom environment. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 17, Room 206 Three steps to improving student classroom behavior Jan Peterson Edmonds Community College   An influx of younger and sometimes less-motivated students disrupted our intensive ESL program, so we took action. You can adapt this approach to any classroom environment. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 19, Room 101 Performance-based communication curriculum for internationally educated health professionals Ann Talbot kwantlen polytechnic University Lesley Hemsworth Kwantlen Polytechnic University Selected features of the performance-based communication skills course for internationally-educated health professionals offered in Vancouver, Canada will be demonstrated. Aspects of technology used in filming role plays as part of the performance-based model and managing the supporting technology will be highlighted.

Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 101 From ESL to ENL, English: Eliminating hurdles Priscila Martins-Read Clark College   Discussion about testing, placement pracitces, and interdepartmental policy. Share linKs and equivalencies between courses in different programs, and our 'crosswalk'incorporating CASAS, TOEFL, Compass scores. Program administrators, Experienced teachers Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 19, Room 101 The Beatles to Bruno Mars: English through Lyrics Eva Engelhard Kaplan International Centers at Highline Community College   Popular music can be a great motivator in the ESL/EFL classroom, but only if the songs are relevant and interesting to our students. We'll work together on methods of presenting lyrics in fun and productive ways.
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 101 Prescribing the Pronunciation Path: for ESL professionals from a speech pathologist Nancy Hiser American Speechsounds   Prescription for teachers who are addressing pronunciation for ESL students of all levels, using a student-centered approach . Interactive portion to create effective classroom techniques based on knowing critical rules. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 19, Room 101 Assessing and exploiting receptive skills using authentic materials Chris-Anne Stumpf Hess Education Canada   This workshop will look at how to use out of class opportunities and authentic materials to assess and exploit receptive skills. We will look at the steps involved in identifying out of class authentic receptive skill opportunities, how to design receptive skill homework tasks to mine these opportunities and then how to exploit the homework tasks in the classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 101 Naturalization Overview: Eligibility and the Interview Leanne Leigh United States Citizenship and Immigration Services TBD This session will provide an overview of the general eligibility requirements for naturalization, how to file, what to expect at the interview and naturalization test study resources. The session will help teachers prepare their students for a successful naturalization interview. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 19, Room 102
Multisensory grammar with English on a Roll. Linda Koran English on a Roll, Inc.   Multisensory Structured Language (MSL) teaching methods work for all students. Come learn fun, effective MSL strategies with English on a Roll, the unique grammar program that was created in the ESL classroom and is now used worldwide. Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 102 Program for Change: 2010-2030 Jack Longmate Olympic College, Bremerton, WA Frank Cosco
Vancouver Community College

Jack Longmate
Olympic College
The 'Program for Change' includes milestones which, as achieved over time, will lead to the correction of the current dependence on/exploitation of part-time faculty. Other Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 19, Room 102 TARGETED CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES Denny Sargent The School of Teaching ESL (In cooperation with the Seattle University School of Education)   Meeting Core Objectives through Cross-Cultural Activities in the ESOL Classroom.
This workshop offers a pragmatic approach to this topic as well as a means toward integrating a variety of cross-cultural activities into the curriculum as a way to help achieve whatever fluency or grammatical objectives you are working on.
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 102 How do you assist students who aren't progressing? Suzanne Groth Lewis and Clark College Ursala McCormick, Lewis & Clark College
Suzanne Groth, Lewis & Clark College
Have you ever taught a second language learner whose English proficiency did not seem to be improving? This presentation will chronicle the experiences of the Academic English Studies Program at Lewis & Clark College assisting just such a student as well as create an open forum to discuss and explore the challenges that intensive language programs face in distinguishing L1 interference from a possible learning disability. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 19, Room 102 Social Justice as Extended Reading: Iqbal Catherine Chapman Whatcom Community College Courtenay Chadwell-Gatz, Whatcom Community College In the high-intermediate reading classes of the Intensive English Program at WCC, we are using the short novel Iqbal by d'Adamo as the extended reading assignment. In this session, we will share activities and student work centered on the book and the broader issue of bonded child labor. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 19, Room 102 So You Want to Teach an Advanced Test Prep Course Emily H. Van Dyke-Morris ACE Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University Emily H. Van Dyke-Morris
ACE Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University

Michelle Soule
ACE Language Institute at Seattle Pacific University
Find out some best practices for teaching an advanced test prep class. Geared toward ESL teachers who work with university-bound students. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 19, Room 102 False borders: writing and speaking beyond the classroom Simone Dunlap Edmonds Community College   Break open the borders of your classroom, and actively engage students in their environment while stimulating conversation and writing skills. Includes practical lesson plans for intermediate adults (16+). Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 19, Room 102 Shadow Puppet Theater is ideal for ESL Ellen Magnuson Moscow School District   Shadow Puppet Theater involves all of the senses and intelligences and engages all students at all levels of English. It is a creative, interactive, engaging way to teach almost anything at any level of English. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 102 Ideas for a fun environment unit Nancy Callan Vancouver Formosa Academy   From garage sales to recycling, this workshop will demonstrate how to engage students in learning about the environment by focusing largely on practical consumer choices. Teachers of low beginner to upper intermediate ESL will be excited to discover a wealth of free Canadian materials, including websites, exercises, videos, songs and cooperative learning activities. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 19, Room 201 Using Online Resources to Engage ELL Students Mafe Olivera Deal Kent School District   Learn about interactive ways to engage your students in the process of learning English as a second language by using free resources available online. K-12 teachers Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 19, Room 201 Mini-lessons for effective academic oral communication Trish Skillman Western Washington University, TESOL Program Carmen Avila Cervera, Western Washington University, TESOL Program Experience how oral academic-language mini-lessons can enhance student comprehension and production of academic tasks. Active involvement and useful take-away info provided. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 19, Room 201 Helping lower-level students become active conversationalists David Kehe Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA Peggy Kehe, retired Students who develop effective conversation skills discover that speaking English becomes more enjoyable, and active conversationalists will create opportunities to hone their skills, which means starting and extending conversations, asking questions, giving understanding responses, and engaging in small talk. In this presentation, interactive activities will be introduced that demonstrate ways to help lower-level students become active conversationalists. Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 19, Room 201 Helping lower-level students become active conversationalists David Kehe Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA Peggy Kehe, retired Students who develop effective conversation skills discover that speaking English becomes more enjoyable, and active conversationalists will create opportunities to hone their skills, which means starting and extending conversations, asking questions, giving understanding responses, and engaging in small talk. In this presentation, interactive activities will be introduced that demonstrate ways to help lower-level students become active conversationalists. Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 201 The Role of Culture in Teaching Writing Laura Jacob Azusa Pacific University   It is common for ESL Writing students to feel frustrated. English rhetorical standards are placed upon them, and they are made to feel that something is wrong with their first language writing style and pattern. Come for an open discussion on teaching culture in the writing class! Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 19, Room 201 The Buzz of Classroom Conversations Karrie Zylstra Bates Technical College   This mini-session demonstrates a simple activity for getting students to practice listening to and speaking new vocabulary. The activity creates a 'buzz' of English sound in your classroom and gives students greater confidence in their speaking/listening abilities. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 19, Room 201 Using the Internet for ESL Computer Learner Corpora Activities Teresa Knudsen Lakeside Languages   This session focuses on demonstrating ways to use the Internet as a tool for introducing language learners to Computer Learner Corpora. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 19, Room 201 Rock around the Vowel Clock Karen Rauser Okanagan College   Help your students with pronunciation and spelling through a haptic approach to the vowel sounds of English. This session will introduce the Vowel Clock and its uses as a pedagogical tool in the ESL classroom. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 201 The world at your door: community English classes Christine Nile Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) Lauren Scheel
Christy Austin
This session explores the design and piloting of an adult ELL community-based program. Issues such as needs assessment, volunteer training and curriculum development will be discussed. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 202 What time is it? Verb tense revisited Kay McAllister Trinity Western University Lawrence McAllister Verb tense is a persistent problem in ELT. Learn two metaphors and several techniques to draw students' attention to the deeper discourse-level notion that determines tense: 'time'. Developers of materials or curriculum, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 19, Room 202 Student Reflection as Formative and Summative Assessment Stephanie Hogan Mount Rainier High School Stephanie Hogan
MHRS, Highline School District

Marissa Winmill
MRHS, Highline School District
Student reflection used as formative and summative assessment can inform practice. Participants will learn reflective strategies and examples they can incorporate into their classrooms. K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 19, Room 202 Primary colours, primary questions Kay McAllister Trinity Western University   This workshop encourages a strategic approach to eliciting. Participants use a primary colour prism to discover three core types of teacher questions. Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 19, Room 202 Mimic: Meaningful Memorization Laura DeVito Oregon State University   The workshop focuses on memorization, an educational strategy that is predominantly used in Asian countries, while hyper-analyzing the pertinent skills of rhythm, intonation, pronunciation and emotion. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 19, Room 202 Pecha Kucha for ESL/EFL student presentations Philip Lynch University of Washington Philip Lynch University of Washington Pecha Kucha is a convenient format for student presentations in the ESL/EFL classrooms. The 20 x 20 format is a simple and convenient speaking frame that helps students focus on target language in a content-based assignment. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 202 Great Teachers: Assessing the 'Needs' Jodi Weber University of Oregon, American English Institute   What makes a great teacher? Presenters share insights, explore theory, and identify the core quality that good teachers share: the ability to bridge the 'needs' gap between what students think they need versus what teachers know they need. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 19, Room 202 Using Screen Capture Video in Language Classes: Benefits and Opportunities Joe Dobson Thompson Rivers University   This session describes how screen capture video can be utilized in the language classroom and this is tied with current theory. In particular, aspects of its use such as for feedback and other applications are discussed and examples are provided. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 202 A speaking project with student-generated screencast videos Errin Beck Portland State University Azumi Stapp
Portland State University
Have you tried speaking projects in which students record themselves? Add a visual component with student-narrated screencast videos that give directions to local landmarks. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 203 Experience as a Catalyst for Student-Centered, Conversation-Enabled Learning Brian Grover Speekeezy Publication Workshop   Simple word associations can be harnessed as a rich source of student-centered content in the conversation classroom. Workshop participants will explore techniques designed to leverage linguistic associations towards generating limitless experience-based conversational topics, reducing or eliminating references to L1, developing critical communication strategies and contributing to self- and peer- assessment. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 203 ESL for starting your own small business Shash Woods Highline Community College Shash Woods, Highline Community College
Mary Stiller, Highline Community College
How can we leverage previously self-employed ESL students' complex set of skills into more language and economic success here in the U.S? See how the ESL for Small Business class pursues this goal, with ESL skills and content objectives of critical thinking, conversation (speaking, listening and vocabulary), applied math, and financial literacy equally relevant to other ESL classes and settings. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-2:15 Building 19, Room 204 Six dictation types in multi-skill interactive activities Andy Burrows Pro Lingua Associates Andy Burrows, publisher, Pro Lingua Associates Using handouts, participants will discuss and try out six dictation types used in a variety of interactive written and oral skill building activities. Raffle at end of presentation. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 204 Building Reading Skills across the Academic Disciplines Kelly Sippell University of Michigan Press Dorothy Zemach, freelance materials writer and speaker This session explores an academic reading series that teaches intensive reading skills through high-interest topics and multiple readings from different academic disciplines and genres. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 2:30-3:15 Building 19, Room 204 Wicked Teaching: teaching Wicked for EAP Sheila Mullooly Chemeketa Community College N/A Come explore practical approaches to teaching Wicked by Gregory Maguire to college-bound local and international students, studying academic ESL Reading and Writing. Hear narratives, see student work, and walk away with handouts you can adapt and 'recycle'. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 19, Room 204 Building confidence while limiting plagiarism in essay writing Sherie Henderson University of Oregon Sherie Henderson, American English Institute, University of Oregon
Crystal Young, American English Institute, University of Oregon
How can instructors create a supportive environment that leads to increased appreciation of the drafting process and decreased plagiarized writing? Participants will come away with organizational methods that support the drafting process and academic honesty. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 19, Room 204 Working Toward Fair Employment in the Pacific Northwest Bernice Ege-Zavala School of Teaching ESL Jack Longmate, Olympic College, WA
Frank Cosco, Vancouver Community College, BC
Trina Hing, Portland Community College, OR
Richard Moore, University of Washington
Panel members will share their experiences and perspectives on efforts to improve working conditions for part-time ESOL teachers in adult education in OR, WA, and BC. These efforts may serve as a model for other programs to work toward. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 19, Room 204 Enhancing Learning & Teaching through Creative Expression Naomi Wolfe North Island College, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada   This workshop takes participants on a creative journey that includes visualization, drawing, the exploration of images and metaphors, stream of consciousness writing, group poetry writing, and performance. Each part of the workshop can be adapted for use with different student groups. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 19, Room 204 Connections between power and language: raising educator awareness Elinor Westfold University of Washington, Intensive English Program Brandi Hair, University of Washington
Brett Yarnton, University of Washington
Jennifer Zinchuk, University of Washington
Norah Fahim, University of Washington

Five presenters will discuss relationships between power and language with the goal of raising educator awareness. They will approach the topic through student classroom narratives, teacher training, and the language of immigration policy. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 204 Adult Spanish-English Dual Immersion Patrik McDade People-Places-Things, LLC Andreina Velasco - Konsonante
Maria Cecilia De Valdenebro - Konsonante
Experience Adult English-Spanish Dual-Immersion - Interactive, multilevel pair and group activities for English speakers wanting to learn Spanish, and Spanish speakers wanting to learn English. First 10 English speakers will participate, other attendees will observe and reflect. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers, Program administrators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-11:35 Building 19, Room 205 Language Learning Through Social Engagement Kira Fickenscher Livemocha   In this session, Kira Fickenscher will examine how the emergence of social networking language technologies have opened doors to multimedia curriculum that can either supplement or replace traditional curriculum. She will speak to the advantages of direct communication with native speakers on improving language verbal skills. Developers of materials or curriculum Mini session (20 minutes) Commercial / exhibitor
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 205 Teachers learning together: developing your professional support community Julianna Chen Seattle Area Multi-level Teachers Group Christie-Lynne Bonner, Seattle University
Angela Hyland, Highline Community College
Emily Mirra, Casa Latina
Meredith Smith, St. James ESL
How can busy teachers develop skills and enjoy the community of colleagues beyond occasional conferences? We will discuss the benefits of professional self-development groups and explore ways to develop your own! Program administrators, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:40-12:00 Building 19, Room 205 New Verbs! John Toof Whatcom Community College Self By investing students in their own grammar learning, by connecting the international student's experiences to the study of verbs - the heart of any grammar - the short activity of 'New Verbs!' provides a real, memory-based link to an intensive ESL grammar class for academic purposes and the lives of its students. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Mini session (20 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 19, Room 205 Service Learning Basics Tamara Smith Tokyo International University of America Sirena Tabet Tokyo International University of America In this session we will explore the basics of service learning in the ESL classroom. The goal is to help teachers think about how they might use service learning as a tool to enrich their classes and to provide teachers with ideas, tools, and references to help them get started. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 19, Room 205 An Information Session about the English Language Fellow Program Wendy Asplin English Language Fellow Program, University of Washington Michelle Foshee
Highline Community College
This session if for those interested in learning more about the English Language Fellow Program, a 10-month fellowship fully funded by the US Dept. of State. The presentation of general information will be followed by a Q&A session. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teacher educators, Program administrators, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 19, Room 205 Learners' transaction with texts in the university ESL context Migyu Kang Iowa State University   Four Asian students were observed in an ESL classroom to measure their engagement in reading based on transactional theory (Rosenblatt, 1978, 2005). My presentation will showcase the important issue of ESL learners' transition from the previous EFL classroom context to the ESL classroom context. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 205 Creating an ESP writing class with limited time Bob Gilmour Oregon State University   This session outlines a potentially time-efficient and effective model for the development of ESP writing courses. The process will be described and sample lesson materials will be discussed. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 19, Room 206 Excellent Soup: Adapting Authentic Materials for ESL Classrooms Claudine Warburton Langara College Michele Bridge
Langara College
This workshop presents an approach for teachers who want to adapt authentic materials themselves to make them appropriate for their own adult ESL classrooms. Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 19, Room 206 Learning and Teaching for Life Adriana del Paso BC TEAL (Advertising Manager)   How can we learn to teach and teach to learn for life? In this workshop, we will look at what we as teachers can do to promote life-long learning in our students and ourselves. EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 19, Room 206 Rethinking EAP Pedagogy for International Graduate Students Young-Kyung Min University of Washington at Bothell   This presentation illustrates how the disciplinary contexts of an ESL program—linguistics, TESOL, and EAP (English for Academic Purposes)—promote pedagogical practices that approach graduate writing courses as essentially the same as undergraduate writing courses. The presentation also demonstrates how a genre-based disciplinary portfolio approach can be used to provide more contextualized writing instruction for international graduate students Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 19, Room 206 Improv in ESL: Promoting language through spontaneous creativity Susan Hussey Kaplan International Colleges Mark Strong
Kaplan International Colleges
Learn to use improvisational theater activities to promote meaningful classroom communication. Attendees will actively participate in demonstrations in order to experience the learning environment first-hand. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 19, Room 206 Genre-based instruction: Going beyond the paragraph and essay Amy Renehan University of Washington   Genre-based writing is a popular approach in college composition courses; however, it is not reflected in ESL curricula or texts. In this session, the presenters demonstrate how raising awareness of genre helps students write effectively for different contexts. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 3:30-4:15 Building 19, Room 206 Creating dynamic culture presentations using online panoramic photos Kathleen Moon INTO Oregon State University   This demonstration explores novel ways to use detailed panoramic photos at Gigapan.org to analyze culture and create high-interest language tasks for listening-speaking skills courses. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 19, Room 206 An Introduction to Mandarin Chinese Grammar for ESL Professionals Stephen Kraemer University of Oregon   This presentation will introduce some salient features of Mandarin Chinese grammar for ESL teachers and how these features compare with equivalent constructions in English. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 19, Room 206 Teaching citizenship/ESL Cat Howell Literacy Source Janet Arbogast
Literacy Source
In this workshop, participants will learn about the naturalization process and citizenship test. The workshop includes activities around the content of the citizenship test, mock interviews, and teaching strategies for U.S. history and civics, N400 questions, reading sentences, writing dictation, small talk, and interviewing skills. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 21, Room 104 Innovative pre-practicum course for MA students Trish Pashby University of Oregon Laura Holland, University of Oregon
Trish Pashby, University of Oregon
In this highly motivating teaching practice course, MA students plan, practice and implement all lessons for an elective discussion course for IEP students. Teacher educators, Program administrators Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 21, Room 104 Using Japanese Kamishibai storytelling with ESL students Ellen Sherriffs Hall Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute   Japanese Kamishibai can be used in an integrated curriculum that practices Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills. Students are able to share their favorite native folktales, while improving their English skills. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 21, Room 104 Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes: Oh My! Jane Averill Tokyo International University of America Tina Wthrow-Robinson
Linn-Benton Community College

Melinda Sayavedra
Linn-Benton Community College
Western Oregon University
This workshop will help you create specific and measurable learning objectives and significant assessment tasks that align with your curricular goals and expected learner outcomes through a series of hands-on, engaging activities. Our goal is to make your job easier in so many ways. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 21, Room 105 Introducing students to the exciting world of collocations by navigating the free corpus of contemporary American English (COCA) Melanie Jipping Tokyo International University of American & Chemeketa Community College   In this session I will share simplified techniques I used with an upper-intermediate grammar class of EAP Japanese and Korean students for exploring collocations found using the COCA. Participants will have hands-on experience with techniques used and will be invited to share their ideas and perspectives on similar corpus-based activities in the classroom. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 21, Room 105 A personal theory of second language acquisition Bruce Evans American English Institute, University of Oregon   This session's premise is that second language teachers should have an articulated personal theory of second language learning. Essential features of a personal theory will be given and the presenter will model his own personal theory of SLA. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 21, Room 105 Interactive academic listening: making a passive skill active Holly Shelton Trinity Western University Norah Fahim
University of Washington
Students in academic settings need note-taking skills for English medium content courses and high-stakes tests like the TOEFL. This session will focus on some ways to make teaching note-taking and post-listening activities more interactive to improve student motivation, comprehension, and autonomy. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 21, Room 105 Grammar Teaching: Then and Now John Brezinsky Cambridge University Press   Grammar instruction has changed significantly over the years. The presenter describes modern grammar courses, summarizes key research, and outlines best practices for meeting student needs. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Paper/report (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 21, Room 205 English for an experiential learning project Russell Fauss Tokyo International University of America   Experiential learning presents challenges and opportunities for creating English support materials and activities. This session provides guidelines and examples teachers can apply. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 21, Room 205 Beyond WebVP: new ways of using Lextutor Marti Sevier Simon Fraser University NA This session will demonstrate the use of several applications in Tom Cobb's website, The Compleat Lexical Tutor, including cloze, online vocabulary quizzes, and concordancing. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 21, Room 205 ARABIC TO THE RESCUE? THE USE OF MOTHER TONGUE FOR L2 WRITING FEEDBACK RAMI MUSTAFA EXETER UNIVERSITY   IS IT SUCH A GOOD IDEA TO USE STUDENTS' L1 TO GIVE FEEDBACK ON L2 WRITING? THIS STUDY WILL REVEAL THE TEACHERS' AND STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS REGARDING THE MATTER. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators, Experienced teachers, Other Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 21, Room 205 KA-POW! Comics in the ESL classroom Susan Abrill University of Victoria, Victoria BC   This is a fun and friendly hands-on workshop in which each participant will try his or her hand at being assigned, not an essay, but a comic! In addition, we will discuss the ways in which this technique is useful and how to assess it. No art skills needed- it's about the language, not the art. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, K-12 teachers, Teacher educators Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 21, Room 205 Methods for scaffolding research skills for international students Robert Troyer Western Oregon University   This demonstration will provide a course outline and example exercises designed to teach international students to use outside sources appropriately, effectively, and confidently. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 22, Room 103 Culturally & linguistically responsive intervention for EL students Catherine Collier Western Washington University   When implementing RTI/RTII intervention with EL students experiencing learning & behavior problems, culturally & linguistically responsive intervention strategies are imperative. Instructional intervention strategies used in ESL, bilingual or general education settings must address cultural & linguistic transition in addition to academic issues. K-12 teachers, Program administrators, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-4:15 Building 22, Room 103 Culturally & linguistically responsive intervention for EL students Catherine Collier Western Washington University   When implementing RTI/RTII intervention with EL students experiencing learning & behavior problems, culturally & linguistically responsive intervention strategies are imperative. Instructional intervention strategies used in ESL, bilingual or general education settings must address cultural & linguistic transition in addition to academic issues. K-12 teachers, Program administrators, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 22, Room 103 Enhancing Classroom Dynamics though the Use of PowerPoint Weiwei Zhang Oregon State University   This report will provide research data and instructional examples in three categories: (1) teaching vocabulary with visual aids; (2) students' presentations with PowerPoint; and (3) Games in PowerPoint. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teacher educators Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 22, Room 201 Say it quick! Oral fluency for elementary ESL/ELD Sandra Clark University of Oregon   This active session will bring to life hands-on strategies that promote oral language and vocabulary development and are designed to get kids talking. K-12 teachers, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 22, Room 201 Motivation, L2 Learning, and Identity: Two Case Studies Elizabeth Standal Seattle University   These two case studies focus on subjects' motivation levels, orientations toward learning ESL, and sense of identity before and after moving to the U.S. New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 22, Room 201 Eliminating Fear of Reading among College Bound Students Elena Smith WSU Eloise Ariza-Rodriguez, WSU American college students have to read 50-150 pages a week, which creates fear of reading (FOR) among ESL students. In this presentation we will demonstrate some of the classroom activities and discuss out-of-class assignments that work wonders from beginners to advanced levels in the elimination of FOR in preparation for college. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 22, Room 201 Self-Questioning as a reading/writing strategy: Auto-ethnography & song LaVona Reeves Eastern Washington University, English Cheng Ho, EWU English Language Institute
Participants learn, practice, and reflect on the reading/writing strategy—self-questioning, and materials are provided. Demonstration includes internet-based activities and performance.

Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 22, Room 201 Fusing social activism with cooperative task-based learning Errin Beck Portland State University Gwen Heller Tuason, Portland State University
Phoebe Dario, Portland State University
Kristi Kang, Portland State University
This session presents the results of a term-long project in which advanced ESL students in an IEP planned and executed a silent auction benefit for Haitian earthquake victims, raising over $2000 for the cause. Presenters will discuss the pedagogical rationale and tips for conducting such a project, share student-created materials for the event, and discuss the challenges met by instructors and students. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 22, Room 205 The mini-lesson approach: English-usage editing tools April Ridgeway Eastern Washington University   Participants will create on site mini-lessons for ELL student use as English-usage editing tools. The lessons will provide pedagogy strategies for themselves and their colleagues across the curricula. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Developers of materials or curriculum Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 22, Room 205 Teaching ELLs: Does accent still matter? Carmen Caceda Western Oregon University   I will present results from trainees' beliefs about ELLs' accents. Interestingly, there are some differences in beliefs among participants considering different variables (e.g., ethnicity). Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 22, Room 205 Teaching Students to Read Critically for Academic Success Kelly Sippell The University of Michigan Press   What are the best materials and best ways to teach students how to read critically? New reading materials are presented that prepare students for academic success. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 22, Room 205 Community of Practice for Sustained Professional Development Kathy Harris Portland State University Kathy Harris
Dawn Allen
Steve Reder
We will demonstrate an ELL-U club, part of a free national Professional Development Website to illustrate the way that community of practice and sustained PD can fit together.
Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Teacher educators Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 22, Room 206 Moving Pronunciation, Meaning and Usage from the Dictionary! Michael Burri British Columbia Institute of Technology William Acton, Trinity Western University

Brian Teaman, Osaka Jogakuin University
This workshop introduces a haptic-based (movement and touch) set of procedures for helping learners efficiently get pronunciation, meaning and usage information from English learner dictionaries. Included are six techniques that can also be applied to dialogues, connecting pronunciation and vocabulary learning with controlled and then more integrated, spontaneous speaking. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 22, Room 206 Trends in Grammar Instruction: The newest from the Azar-Hagen Grammar Series Ruth Voetmann Pearson Education Stacy Hagen - Author Come see how the newest edition of Fundamentals of English Grammar incorporates current research and feedback from the field. Participants will learn practical tips for teaching grammar, with examples from the book. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 22, Room 206 e-Work: online English Language Training for the Workplace Lisa Robertson Camosun College   e-Work is a series of 10 fully online courses in advanced English language training for the workplace, designed for recently- arrived immigrants to BC. Participants in this session will view the features of the online courses and hear about the successes and challenges of this project. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 22, Room 206 Avoidance, Motivation, and the L2 Individual Sara Legg Seattle University   The paper to be discussed is based upon a case study exploring two Japanese L2 learners' experiences in L2 learning. The author discusses attitudes toward avoidance and errors, learning strategies, self-perceptions, motivation, and L2 anxiety as they pertain to the L2 learner. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 09:00-09:45 Building 26, Room 213 Vocabulary Notebooks and mastering the AWL Janice GT Penner Douglas College   Before ELLs can retrieve new vocabulary, they need to use the new word several times in the learning process. These productive tasks help ELLs effectively store new Academic Word List words in their mental lexicon. Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 26, Room 213 Preparing teachers to teach English overseas Keith Folse University of Central Florida Elan Azuz, University of Central Florida A professor and a student will explain a new university program for preparing teachers to teach English overseas. (The professor designed and teaches in the program; the student just returned from a one-year language course in Japan, where he also taught English.) EFL contexts, Teacher educators, Developers of materials or curriculum Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 26, Room 213 Practical Activities for Practicing Vocabulary Keith Folse University of Central Florida   One important finding from second language vocabulary research is that a key component in lexical learning involves the number of mental retrievals that a learner is required to make when learning a new vocabulary item. In this workshop, we will look at activities that maximize vocabulary retrievals and increase ESL students’ likelihood of learning new vocabulary. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers Paper/report (45 min) Commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-12:00 Building 26, Room 213 A bridge not too far? Byrne Brewerton Oregon State University Byrne Brewerton, INTO-Oregon State University

Irene Rolston, Oregon State University

Erich White, INTO-Oregon State University
Building bridges for EAP students crossing into university demands teamwork. Panelists discuss the benefits and challenges of a closely coordinated bridge program at INTO-Oregon State. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Program administrators Panel (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 26, Room 213 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:Developing Efficiency in Lesson Planning Alysan Croydon School OF TEaching ESOL   Expert teachers are both efficient and effective in lesson planning. In this hands-on presentation you will see activities that require zero preparation( reduce) ; see how the same material can address several teaching points (re-use) and use the same material over time to extend and review understanding and output (recycle). Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 26, Room 213 Should criminal record checks be required for TESOL? Janice GT Penner Douglas College   Many states and provinces do not consider adult immigrant and international students as 'vulnerable,' so a criminal records check is not required for teachers. Come to discuss the issues related to criminal records checks and TESOL training programs and employment. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 29, Room 106 Engaging ESL Kindergarten Parents: An Early Literacy, School-Readiness Project Naomi Elliott Auburn School District   Engaging ESL Kindergarten Parents: An Early Literacy, School-Readiness Project K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30
Building 29, Room 106 TRU's Introduction to Community Service-Learning Wendy Krauza Thompson Rivers University (TRU), Kamloops, B.C   TRU's Introduction to Community Service-Learning is a theory plus practice academic credit course about service-learning. As part of their coursework, students must contribute 24 hours of service at one of the local non-profit organizations in Kamloops B.C Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 29, Room 106 Dynamic speaking activities with simple applications of technology David Kertzner ProActive English   ESL teachers transform familiar speaking activities into digitized formats using simple, free software allowing learners to address multiple skills through a single, dynamic activity. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 29, Room 106 Authoring with ANVILL Jeff Magoto University of Oregon   This lively workshop will give participants the background and know-how to effectively use ANVILL, a free. web-based toolbox for spoken language practice. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 29, Room 207 Intercontextuality matters: 'Corn tortillas for the happy mother/ Barley tortillas for the lazy father Stephen Sadlier University of Massachusetts   What is your theory of language? This session involves storytelling, looks at how texts are filled with other texts and explores why this matters for language teachers. New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-12:00 Building 29, Room 207 Fluency vs. Skills-based approaches to reading Daphne Mackey University of Washington   Some ESL reading classes contain academic track students, others non-academic track students, and some both. This presentation will demonstrate how two reading series provide different approaches for these classes. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 29, Room 207 A Teacher's Perspective on Research in Reading and Vocabulary Daphne Mackey University of Washington   What are the practical implications of recent research in reading and vocabulary? The presenter will discuss the challenges and present tasks and activities to help. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 29, Room 207 IELTS Professional Development for ESL Teachers Priscilla Allen IELTS International Wendy Asplin
IELTS International
The session provides and in-depth and interactive look at the format and scoring of the IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking components. Participants will score test samples, look at skills teaching and test-taking tips, see how IELTS test prep syllabi can work, and receive free test preparation resource material. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 29, Room 207 Integrating English language learning through Digital Narrative Projects Pamela Minet-Lucid Portland Community College   This demonstration will outline the process of creating digital narratives with ESOL students, propose the value and utilization of the project and share examples of student work. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 29, Room 214 Making connections: engaging students with language & global issues David White-Espin Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center - Seattle Public Schools   Engage intermediate English language learners to prepare them for the literacy demands of the 21st century. Using global issues, language learning becomes purposeful as students develop language skills and apply them to current events. Free teacher's guide.
K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 29, Room 214 Just the facts ma'am: productive post-observation conversations Laura G. Holland University of Oregon   Participants in this interactive workshop will explore models for formative peer and summative observation which use a facts-only approach to allow for more productive post-observation conversations. Teacher educators, Program administrators, Experienced teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 29, Room 214 Analysis of Cohesive Devices in EFL Learners' Writing Saeed Nazari Vancouver Georgia College, Canada Saeed Nazari (Mr.), Vancouver Georgia College, Vancouver, Canada
Rahman Sahragard (Mr.), Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran
The present study tries to empirically investigate, classify, and analyze the errors students make in terms of cohesive devices in their L2 writing at different levels of proficiency. Moreover, it examines whether the identified errors in the use of cohesive devices are due to their L2 proficiency level or the L1 interference.

Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Paper/report (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:45 Building 29, Room 214 Effective Strategies for Teaching Non-literate Adults Alysan Croydon School of Teaching ESOL   When writing on the board does not help; when your students can't read handouts and lack study skills, teachers need strategies and tools to help students become literate. In this hands-on workshop, presenter will demonstrate a taxonomy of effective strategies to teach emergent literacy and discuss adaptations of activities to include non-literate learners in classes with literate students. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, K-12 teachers Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 2:45-3:30 Building 29, Room 216 K-12 ELL Advocacy - Federal and State Updates Barbara Page ORTESOL, Beaverton School District   Educational policy at the state and federal level has a huge impact on our students and classrooms. This discussion session will inform and empower ELL educators to advocate for the best instruction for our students. K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program administrators Discussion session (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 11:15-12:00 Building 29, Room 216 The Pathway To Academic Success: Developing Academic Literacy Emily Stewart Heinle, a part of Cengage Learning   Learners master the elements of academic literacy through engaging content and video from National Geographic, offered in Heinle's new Pathways series. Other Demonstration (45 min) Commercial / exhibitor
  Saturday, 08:00-09:30 Building 29, Room 216 Life after ESL: Learning from ELLs' critical incidents Seonaigh MacPherson ELSA Net and BC TEAL Seonaigh MacPherson, Ph.D. (Key Contact)
ELSA Net and BC TEAL

Laura Blumenthal, MA/TEFL
Douglas College

Mike Burri, MA-TESOL
International Student Entry Program (ISEP)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
 
Chris Campbell, MA-TESOL
Curriculum Studies, UBC
& International Student Entry Program (ISEP)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Dale Hunter, MA,
Dean, School of Language Studies Vancouver Community College

Winnie Pang, MA-TESOL
International Student Entry Program (ISEP)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)

Ivelina Tchizmarova (Eva), Ph.D.
Dept. of Linguistics, Simon Fraser University
& International Student Entry Program (ISEP)
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
This session derives from a BC TEAL-P.O.D. (Practice-Oriented Discovery) research study of critical incidents encountered by ELLs after exiting ESL programs in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. Findings and strategies identify five ongoing challenges: Participation; Language Skills; Interpersonal Communication; Learning Strategies; and Assessment.
Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Program administrators Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:00 Building 29, Room 216 Learning to listen to ourselves: Building student awareness Beth Sheppard University of Oregon American English Institute   Listening carefully to your own speech can be a powerful tool for increasing awareness and accuracy in oral production. Explore techniques for speaking instruction in which students learn to listen carefully to themselves through a variety of group and individual activities using recorded impromptu speeches. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 4:00-4:45 Building 29, Room 216 Non-Native Speakers Navigating the System Higher Ed System:Challenges, Successes and Strategies Yilin Sun South Seattle Comm College and Fulbright Foundation for Scholarly Exchange in Taiwan   The speaker discusses challenges, successes and strategies that NNESTers have used in navigating different systems in North America including opportunities for employment, professional development and graduate studies. Case studies will be used to engage interactive participation. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, New/Trainee teachers Interactive Workshop (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 1:45-2:30 Building 29, Room 216 Developing and Teaching an Online Grammar Class Luciana Diniz Portland Community College Sarah Bailie, Portland Community College This presentation will describe the process of designing an online grammar course in a community college. It will also explain the challenges the instructors faced when offering the class for the first time. Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, Developers of materials or curriculum Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 08:00-08:45 Building 29, Room 308 Seeing Is Believing: Top Ten Tips for Online Writing Collaboration Jennifer Zinchuk University of Washington Norah Fahim, University of Washington In this session, we explain how to use Google Docs for collaborative writing, in or out of class, including setup information, demonstrations, and scaffolding activities. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, New/Trainee teachers, Experienced teachers Demonstration (45 min) Non-commercial
  Friday, 1:30-3:00 Building 29, Room 308 Producing a video using Windows Moviemaker David Martin Washington State University Yuwen Kuo, Seattle Pacific University In this workshop, participants begin with a brief analysis of an assignment used to help students adapt and reflect upon their experience(s) here in the U.S. through video. Those who attend will then learn how to make a short movie using the program Movie Maker, images and video provided on a DVD, and images they take using cheap point-and-shoot cameras. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs Interactive Workshop (90 min) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Fluency writing for younger and older adults Janice Campbell YES International Academy   Come read the fluency writing that ELLs produce when they are provided with meaningful prompts instead of "write whatever you want for 30 minutes." The fluency writing samples demonstrate the creativity of learners from elementry through post-secondary classrooms. Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Campus Posters: Realia for Language Learning Eva Combs University of Oregon   Sunny Ludford: A Night of Country Music. Art Collective Seeks Submissions for Art Show. This poster session presents how to use event posters found on bulletin boards around any university campus as springboards for language learning. Specific activities targeting language points will be presented. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Sharing Hiroshima: from heritage to learning to exhibit Julie Varga Tokyo International University of America N/A This poster presentation illustrates how students can learn content, and develop language skills to create a public exhibit about war, nuclear weapons, and peace. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area No time for English. Must study TOEFL/IELTS Priscilla Allen University of Washington Elisabeth Mitchell
Sasha Yanak
Students feel pressure to achieve TOEFL or IELTS goals fast. Time spent on non-test-prep activities is considered wasted. We analyzed constructs tested on TOEFL/IELTS and how they correlate to our IEP curriculum. We identified many parallels and created tools that enable supportive responses to demands for constant test prep.
Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, EFL contexts Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Second Language Teaching and Learning Using Moodle Kathy Belisle Mukogawa Fort Wright Institute   Participants learn how the Moodle learning management system facilitates second language teaching and learning in all skill areas. The presenter displays the practical application of Moodle's built-in features to each skill area. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, K-12 teachers Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Predictive validity of GMAT scores for international students Neil Heyen Eastern Washington University   This study analyzed GMAT scores of international students at Eastern Washington University for the years 1998 to 2009 to examine the predictive validity of their GMAT scores on their MBA GPAs. While the results of the study found no predictive validity for GMAT scores on international student MBA GPAs, it did find predictive validity of international student Pre-MBA GPAs on MBA GPAs. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Program administrators Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial
  Saturday, 10:15-11:30 Building 8, the Bistro area Self-reflection for English Learning Larissa Chuprina City University of Seattle, Bellevue, WA   Self-reflection, self-knowledge, self-evaluation, are needed at the beginning, during, and after ESL instruction. Educators can enhance lifelong learning among their students by facilitating the development of the characteristics and skills such as goal setting, taking responsibility for learning and understanding selves as learners. Samples of assessment tools and students' responses will be presesnted to demostrate practical application of self-directed learning approaches to language education in higher education. Teachers of adult learners in Intensive English programs, Teachers of adult learners in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programs, Teachers of adult learners in Refugee/Immigrant programs, EFL contexts, K-12 teachers, Teacher educators, Program adminis Poster Session (75 minutes) Non-commercial

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