Conference Schedule

NNETESOL Fall Conference 2003 Program Schedule Preview Saturday November 15, 2003, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH

7:45-8:45 Registration and Coffee

8:45-9:00 Business Meeting and Introductory Remarks

9:00-10:00 Keynote: "Ten Myths about Second Language Vocabulary"

In this talk, Keith Folse will offer possible answers to important questions regarding ESL vocabulary, including: Should words be taught in lists? Should words be learned in context? Should words be learned by theme? What should we tell students to do when they don’t know a word? What is our responsibility as teachers regarding vocabulary? What is our students’ responsibility? Which is more important: grammar or vocabulary? What is the role of vocabulary in ESL reading? How important is vocabulary in ESL writing? What about in listening? What kinds of vocabulary exercises promote learning? What kind of dictionary should ESL students use when they look up words? It is hoped that the answers to these questions will encourage teachers and curriculum planners to focus much more on vocabulary. Keith S. Folse, Assistant Professor of TESOL and Coordinator of MATESOL and TEFL Certificate programs at the University of Central Florida, is a frequent conference presenter at regional and international workshops, with presentations most recently in the United Arab Emirates and Guatemala. He is the author of 26 textbooks on a variety of subjects including composition, grammar, discussion/conversation, and reading/vocabulary. His main areas of research are vocabulary and written practice activities, and his publications and presentations focus on practical teaching ideas.

10:00-10:30 Publishers’ Exhibits

10:30-11:30 Workshops and Presenters

Expected Audience Designations

Elementary Ed=EE Higher Ed=HE Adult Ed=AE

Secondary ED=SE All levels=ALL Teacher Training=TT

Workplace=W Immigrant & Refugee=IR

"Teacher-Friendly ESL Writing Activities" In traditional writing classes, students write and teachers grade. While it is certainly good for students to write, grading all those papers is a burden on an already busy teacher’s schedule. In this workshop, we will see activities that require students to practice writing but do not require teachers to grade every assignment. Keith Folse. ALL

“Using Simple Software as “Computer Assisted Language Learning” Instructors often find themselves with a PC in their classrooms without any money for additional software or training. How did these instructors find a way to make use of the PC without spending additional money for software? This computer workshop has helped teachers find a way to use the computer as a tool for teaching. Most computers arrive with basic software pre-installed. This presentation has given instructors hands on experience on how to use the existing software. Angie Dewhurst, currently a Graduate Student in SNHU MS-TEFL program, has also worked as an Educational Assistant for Primary School ESL classes. EE

“The Theoretical and Pedagogical Implications of Authentic, Collaborative Web Projects” The presenter will demonstrate the principles of constructivism and project-based learning by sharing a web project that her students created collaboratively. They used English to negotiate meaning and incorporated all four skill areas in the final outcome—a web page that is hosted on the Saint Michael’s College web site. Christine Bauer-Ramazani teaches intensive English, undergraduate, and graduate students at Saint Michael’s College. Her specialties are Computer-Assisted Language Learning, online learning/teaching, and business. HE/ SE

“Ideas, Games, and Interactive Activities that ESL and “Foreign” Language Teachers Share” Learn a variety of engaging ideas, games, and activities used successfully in Middle and High School French courses. Workshop participants will experience the activities, brainstorm possible variations, and leave with a packet of materials for use in their own classrooms. Edna-May King teaches French in South Burlington Middle and High Schools. With a BA and MA in French, she is pursuing certification in TESOL at Saint Michael’s College (SMC). EE/SE

“Assessment as a Learning Tool to Master CALL Skills in a Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) Course” Paper: The CALL classroom includes students with knowledge of technology or knowledge of language teaching but rarely with knowledge of both, and it is a challenge to develop lessons that appeal to both types. A set of continuous assessment tools used in the CALL course taught at SNHU can help to resolve this problem. Lyra Riabov has been at Southern New Hampshire University since 1982. She teaches ESL and the MA-TEFL CALL course in the Center for Language Education. HE/TT

“Elementary Ideas for ESL” This workshop is aimed at giving elementary ESL teachers a variety of activities to use to help keep their students active in their classrooms or pullout programs. Expect to be singing and moving around and playing a variety of games that will definitely keep your students paying attention and having fun. Tracy Magel is an elementary teacher of World Languages and ESL in Margate, NJ. She is attending SMC in Vermont for her MA-TESL. EE

“Establishing a Conversation Partners Program” Connecting ESL students with the university at large and finding committed conversation partners can be problematic. The presenters will demonstrate a conversation partner program that integrates community service and culture projects with the ESL program. Ellen Nicholas and Ann Monahan Schroth have their M.Ed. in ESL. Nicholas is the Director of the English Language Institute at Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island, where Schroth is an Assistant Professor currently teaching ESL at the English Language Institute. SE

“Making Instructions Clear for English Language Learners” In this workshop, participants will explore various strategies for clarifying instructions for ESL learners. The presenter will guide participants through this interactive session during which they will experience first-hand several techniques for delivering instructions clearly and concisely and making instructions accessible and understandable for students. Morris Kimura, with an MA in Teaching from SIT, taught ESL/ EFL in Singapore, Japan, and the US, and is currently teaching at SIT in Brattleboro. AE/HE

“Challenges Facing ESOL Students in Social Studies” In this paper, challenges ESOL students face in Social Studies classes are examined. As a candidate for both ESOL and Social Studies licensure, the author has the opportunity to observe ESOL students in both ESOL Social Studies and mainstream Social Studies classes. He offers analysis and suggestions for improving the ESOL students’ acquisition of Social Studies. A speaker of three languages, Thomas Ender is currently a teaching intern at the University of New Hampshire. SE/IR

“Teaching Your Language in a Foreign Country” This paper presents a study that identified linguistic, cultural, pedagogical, and institutional challenges a Japanese teacher of Japanese-as-a-foreign- language encountered during her first year of teaching at a US university. The study’s implications for ITA (International Teaching assistant) preparation as well as preparing ESL teachers to teach overseas will be discussed. Aya Matsuda teaches linguistics and TESL courses at the University of New Hampshire. She specializes in sociolinguistics and language teaching, World Englishes, and intercultural communication. TT/HE

“Speaking Activities for the ESL Classroom” This demonstration looks at speaking goals and how to achieve them. A variety of enlivening teaching activities which involve even the most reluctant student at every level of instruction will be demonstrated. In addition to our activities, we encourage participants to bring their favorite activity to share. Rosemary Orlando and Tim DiMatteo teach in the Center for Language Education at Southern New Hampshire University Intensive English and MA TEFL programs and also teach immigrants/refugees in Manchester, NH. (Back by request) HE, SE, AE

“A Collaborative Community: Facilitating Interaction between Mainstream and ESOL Students” In this demonstration the presenters share the design and results of a collaborative community project between a fifth grade mainstream class and a fifth grade ESOL class. Session participants visit the interactive website created through this project and learn how such a project can help students value the diversity in their school community. Wendy Perron and Nicole Rivard are M.ED. graduates of UNHM. Perron has dual certification in elementary education and ESOL, and is currently teaching Social Studies in Londonderry, while Rivard is teaching in a Nashua elementary school. EE/SE

Collaborative Conversations: K-12 Content Teachers and ESL Specialists Implement Change. This paper will examine how K-12 ESL Specialists and content area teachers construct a relationship to facilitate teacher change to improve the academic learning success of English Language Learners in content classrooms. Results will focus on the development and negotiation of teacher roles and identities in the change process. Susan Jenkins and Elizabeth O’Dowd are Associate Professors of TESL at Saint Michael's College. Mary Kay O’Brien, Mark Nigolian, and Linda Walsleben are ESL Specialists in the Burlington School District.

“Using Fliers and Related Visuals in the FL and ESL Classrooms” This demonstration focuses on how fliers and other related visual materials can be used effectively to enhance communicative skills in foreign language classrooms. The methods can be adapted to all the levels as well as to ESL classes, although the activities are concentrated on the beginners in Japanese language classes. Hideko Furukawa has been an instructor of Japanese and Japanese culture at Saint Michael’s College in Vermont since 1986. HE/SE/AE

Publishers Presentations (In addition to their exhibits)

“Which Words Do Your Students Need to Know?” How much is a limited vocabulary keeping your students from academic success? What’s the most effective way to teach vocabulary? How do you know which words to teach? This publisher’s demonstration will present answers to these questions and materials to create more successful students. Kelly Sippell is Product Development Manager, the University of Michigan Press. HE/SE

“Rigby’s On Our Way to English K-5” Publishers demonstration of materials for language, literacy, and content for English Language Learners in elementary schools. Joe and Marjorie Davock are the presenters. EE/W

“Reading Books with Accessible Social Studies Content” In this publisher’s demonstration, discover how the “Explore the Ages” series uses readable text and stunning visuals to make literature and social studies content accessible to ESL students starting at intermediate language levels. Participants engage in hands’ on activities to find out how to use these books as interactive learning resources geared toward students. Brian O’Hare is Ballard & Tighe’s Publishers’ Educational Sales Consultant for New York State, marketing ESL materials, sheltered social studies and language assessment instruments. EE/SE

“Meet the Challenges of the Future Now with English in Action or Stand Out” In this publisher’s workshop the presenter will show how these two unique series help teachers meet the challenges of beginning to high-intermediate learners. How does a teacher ensure that all skills are appropriately addressed? What kinds of pair and small group activities are meaningful? How can team projects prepare students for the workplace? How can teaching to standards be accomplished with ease? Donna Lee Kennedy, Sr. Marketing Manager for Adult Education ESL, Heinle Publishing, has extensive experience with ESL products and methodologies. AE/W/IR

“Get to the Core of Learning with Vocabulary” Words! Join this interactive publisher’s workshop to learn how and why words and phrases are the core of language learning. Discover different strategies for helping your students build their vocabulary base, and walk away with techniques, tools, and products you can use in your classroom today. Donna Lee Kennedy, Senior Marketing Manager for Adult Education ESL at Heinle, has been facilitating workshops for the publishing industry for over 10 years. EE/SE/AE/HE/

“Teaching English through Literature and Context” Learners of English need the best teaching to support them in acquiring both English and content-area concepts that help them meet grade-level requirements and mainstream quickly. Presenters of this publishers’ demonstration show a series of strategies that have been found to be effective in providing this support. Katie Dargan is an Associate Marketing Manager for Heinle Publishers currently enrolled in a Masters program in Applied Linguistics at UMASS Boston. Dawn Blodgett is an ESL Sales Manager for Heinle Publishers. SE/TT

“Views and Voices: Using Literature from around the World” Author demonstration. Can a father pass a slender thread of his culture to his young son? Will a newborn girl be accepted? Let’s explore the use of compelling literature by authors whose first language is English, but whose first culture is not. Such literary gems can and will inspire your ESL learners. Francoise Beniston has taught ESL at all levels, in the US and abroad. She is a materials writer and lives in Portland, Oregon. HE/TT/SE/AE

“Speaking Words: A CALL Web Application for all Ages” Publishers demonstration of Speaking Words, a unique Web-based CALL application that makes possible independent and differentiated learning for people of all ages. Users “play” words simply by rolling the mouse; teachers can choose monolingual or bilingual pages. You will see and discuss WEB pages for kindergarten, middle school, and business travelers. Allegra May is the principal developer of ‘Speaking Words’; a former software engineer, Lucent Technologies; a former filmmaker; and has her M.A.T. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. ALL

“HM Web Tools: The Solution to Student and Teacher Needs” Houghton Mifflin web-based materials are an invaluable resource for ESL students and teachers. Student activities reinforce skills and concepts covered in student books and appeal to all learning styles. Instructor sites help teachers with lesson planning, student assessment, and computer lab classes. The presenters will demonstrate how to use them effectively. Laura Hemrika is a member of the Houghton Mifflin ESL marketing team. She has an MA in English and has taught ESL and freshman composition. HE

3:15-3:45 BOOK RAFFLE, SNACK, EVALUATIONS, CLOSURE (NOTE: Lunch is scheduled from 11:30-1:00. Also, publishers will be in attendance to show you their texts. As you can see from above, many will also be presenting their materials as a workshop.)