Monday, May 2, 2011

Courses Offered at 2011 WyoTESOL Conference

The course descriptions are now available
For May 7, 2011 Conference!!!
9am-5pm
you would like a schedule
and instructor
information.

“Cultural Awareness”
This lesson will introduce the multiple layers of teaching English in America to non-native speakers. It will cover practical methods and appropriate circumstances of when to highlight cultural differences and when to reduce or diffuse cultural differences for multinational classrooms. The incorporation of cultural awareness in teaching styles and learning styles will also be discussed.

“ESL Opportunities at MSUB”
This lesson will introduce emerging opportunities for non-native English speakers seeking a degree from Montana State University Billings. It will describe the structure and goals of the Intensive English Language Program. It will also highlight how the campus has incorporated international students into the university setting through various programs.

Implementing Service Learning Into the ESOL Curriculum”
Combining community service with TESOL is done for two purposes: to fulfill the language-learning needs of the students and help students overcome some common problems they face as learners. This lesson will explain why and how to conduct a service learning course for ESOL learners.

“Making ELL Accommodations in the Classroom”
There will be an overview of types of accommodations. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to add accommodations to a lesson. Bring a lesson you may be teaching in the near future or that you want to make adjustments to? No lesson?-That’s ok the instructor will provide some as well.

"Reading and Writing Through Play”
Learning to Read and Write through Play is an over view of the Big Horn Co. School Dist #1 Pre-K program developed for 4 year olds to bolster school readiness and social skills for children who have no other preschool options. Developmentally Appropriate Practices help children learn to use language, sounds, letters and numbers in meaningful ways during play.

“Yellowstone Language Institute’s New On-Line TESOL Certificate Course”
The presenters will introduce Wyoming certified school, Yellowstone Language Institute, and the new on-line TESOL Certificate Course which has successfully been in business for a year. The seminar will include a live demo of the course along with a discussion of the challenges of translating face-to-face content into on-line content.

“You Can Use Anything To Teach a Lesson”
This workshop will introduce how a teacher can create a fun learning environment/lesson from anything. You will get creative ideas for lesson units. You will learn how to create short lessons from objects in your classroom, newspaper clippings, or just a picture. Whether you want ideas for a quick fun game or a long activity this workshop will provide motivation for either type.


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