CATESOL 2015: Full Schedule

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8:30am PST

Advanced Grammar: Exploring Grammatical Applications in Authentic Textbooks

ELLs are challenged to apply years of language learning in a rigorous academic setting. A gap exists between the content used to teach English and the realities of authentic textbook content. Advanced Grammar addresses these challenges by examining the use of grammar in discipline specific post-secondary textbook content.

Speakers

Sara Davila, Pearson ELT

Learning Expert, Pedagogy and Improvement, Pearson

Sara Davila is a teacher, teacher trainer, and educational specialist engrossed in language education, professional development, and curriculum construction. She has worked in the US and abroad as a language teacher and learning expert in the field of language acquisition. She has... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Oceanside (4th floor)

Publisher, CC, C-U, IEP

8:30am PST

Life Skills: What They Are and How to Teach them

Recently, many are advocating integrating work on life (or “soft” or “21st Century”) skills into the language classroom. In this session, participants look at what life skills are and how they can be tied to language work to help our students get ready for the world that awaits them.

Speakers

Nicole Graham

Friday November 13, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Catalina 3 (Lower level)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP

9:45am PST

Busting Myths on the Teaching of Listening and Speaking

Myths related to the teaching of ESL exist for many reasons. This session will explore some of the prevailing myths tied to the teaching of listening and pronunciation and will show how research can be applied to classroom activities with the goal of improving instruction and dispelling the myths.

Speakers

Kelly Sippell

University of Michigan Press

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Redondo (4th floor)

Publisher, C-U, IEP, NT, TOP

9:45am PST

How to Implement Interactive & Engaging Technology on Any Budget

Whether you are with an independent ESL organization or a large institution, this session explores how utilizing an effective technology tool helps increase student readiness and preparation for the IELTS & TOEFL iBT. The presenters will share case studies and examples from IEP partners that have successfully implemented these dynamic tools.

Speakers

Colt Alton

Cameron Loflin

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Santa Monica (4th floor)

Publisher, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

9:45am PST

Increasing Fluency Phrase by Phrase

Help students progress from pronouncing sounds and words to expressing ideas rhythmically, melodically, phrase by phrase. The Pronunciation Doctor will guide participants through materials, methods, and tasks that engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic modalities. Experience activities that can transform pronunciation exercises into positive outcomes using text, audio, and video.

Speakers

Marsha J. Chan

President, Sunburst Media

You may know me as the Pronunciation Doctor on YouTube with over 2000 free videos at http://www.youtube.com/pronunciationdoctor. I taught for over 30 years at Mission College in Santa Clara, CA. I am a member of the CATESOL Leadership as Web Manager, Professional Development Coordinator... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
San Simeon B (4th floor)

Publisher, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT, PTE, TELL, TOP

9:45am PST

Longman Online Dictionaries, Providing Instant Gratification and Accuracy

How many of your students use an online dictionary? How many continue to misuse the words they were looking up? The speed and convenience is devalued when the language support ELLs need is missing. Longman Learner Dictionaries are now available online, providing efficient and accurate language support for ELLs.

Speakers

Cambria Dorado, Pearson

Pearson

Your rep: Cambria Dorado Ask our Pearson ELT team about our latest series and editions, author presentation times and whether we prefer a long walk on a beach or a hike up the mountains!

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Manhattan (4th floor)

Publisher, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, PTE

9:45am PST

Stand Out: Standards-Based English to achieve success in life, college and career

This workshop will provide participants with student-centered activities from the new edition of Stand Out. The authors will demonstrate how these activities promote College and Career Readiness, El Civics, critical thinking through National Geographic content. Come prepared to practice and learn how to teach with Stand Out’s new edition.

Speakers

Rob Jenkins

ESL Coordinator, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

I am ESL Coordinator of professional development and ESL Professor for a very large program in California. I am also co-author with Staci Johnson of Stand Out a very popular ESL 6-level series for adults. I love to present and hope to see a great crowd at our workshop.

Staci Johnson

Self-Employed

Took a break from teaching to raise my three amazing children. Kept myself in the game by doing professional development workshops on the textbook I co-authored with Rob Jenkins (Stand Out) and be the series editor (with Rob again!) on another project (Grammar Explorer). Recently... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
El Capitan B (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

9:45am PST

Technology, Critical Reading and the ELL Curriculum

21st-Century Skills are top of mind for educators. Looking at the Four Cs, one is left with the feeling that reading is losing ground as a high-value skill. This workshop-style presentation explores ways to enhance current courses with digital tools and classroom strategies to build up critical thinking and literacy.

Speakers

Sara Davila, Pearson ELT

Learning Expert, Pedagogy and Improvement, Pearson

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Malibu (4th floor)

Publisher, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

11:00am PST

Grammar Explorer – Taking grammar to uncharted territory

Grammar Explorer prepares students for academic success and communication through captivating National Geographic content and activities that highlight real world English. This interactive session shows how students encounter the grammar in rich listening, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students are fully engaged making for a fun, successful learning experience.

Speakers

Rob Jenkins

ESL Coordinator, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

Staci Johnson

Self-Employed

Friday November 13, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
El Capitan A (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

11:00am PST

Supporting writing through vocabulary and grammar resources

In this presentation, we will explore a range of tools and resources (both paper and online) to help learners develop skills and make connections between vocabulary, grammar, and academic writing. Examples are from Grammar and Beyond and its online resources. Complimentary copies will be provided to attendees.

Speakers

Randi Reppen

Professor, Northern Arizona University

Randi Reppen is Professor of Applied Linguistics and TESL at Northern Arizona University (NAU) where teaches in the MA TESL and Applied Linguistics Ph.D. programs. She has extensive ESL and teacher training experience, including 11 years as the Director of NAU’s Intensive English... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Catalina 5 (Lower level)

Publisher, A, C-U, CC, IEP, NT, PTE

11:00am PST

Vocabulary: The Fastest Way to Go Further in a Foreign Language

Current research suggests that vocabulary is perhaps the most important part of learning a second language. In this session, we will examine four main principles of vocabulary acquisition. Using examples from Pathways: Listening, Speaking and Critical Thinking, we will explore classroom strategies for ensuring effective vocabulary acquisition for your students.

Speakers

Keith Folse, Ph.D.

Professor, TESOL University of Central Florida, University of Central Florida

I am currently Professor Emeritus of TESOL at the University of Central Florida. I have taught ESL and EFL many more than 40 years in the US, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Kuwait, and Japan. I have done teacher training workshops in the US, Canada, all over Latin America, several countries... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 11:00am - 12:00pm PST
Catalina 4 (Lower level)

Publisher, A, C-U, CC, IEP, TELL

3:45pm PST

Critical Thinking: Asking Questions About the Questions

Let’s dig into critical thinking by assessing how to build these important skills in order to fully assess how well your resources help you teach them. Ask questions about the questions we ask our students and teach them to do the same.

Speakers

Carrie Purcell, English Central

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
El Capitan B (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT

3:45pm PST

Listening with a Purpose

Teaching ESL students to listen with a purpose will give them confidence outside the classroom and make them more successful in academic settings. This workshop will provide participants with student-centered activities that promote active listening through real-life tasks. Come prepared to practice and learn how to teach focused listening.

Speakers

Rob Jenkins

ESL Coordinator, Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education

Staci Johnson

Self-Employed

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
El Capitan A (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

3:45pm PST

Successful Strategies for Handling Grammar in the Hot Seat

What do you do when you are asked a question about grammar and you aren’t sure about the answer? Teachers cannot know the answer to every student question, but experience shows that some questions are more frequently asked than others. How can you answer those questions? Handouts are provided.

Speakers

Keith Folse, Ph.D.

Professor, TESOL University of Central Florida, University of Central Florida

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Santa Monica (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT

3:45pm PST

The Power of TED with 21st Century Reading and World English!

National Geographic Learning and TED are now partners in ELT! Using examples from the new 21st Century Reading series and World English, the audience will learn how TED Talks are used to develop 21st century skills such as creative and critical thinking, collaboration, and information, media and visual literacy!

Speakers

Dalia Bravo

Product Marketing Manager, National Geographic Learning

What kind of materials are you using to keep your students motivated and excited about their English learning experience? I first came to the US when I was 18 years old, and attended ESL courses at the local Junior College. I remember some of the books were extremely boring, specially... Read More →

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Catalina 6 (Lower level)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

3:45pm PST

The World is Your Classroom: Teach Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program

Learn how you can promote English language teaching and learning around the world on paid 10-month projects supported by U.S. Embassies. Through the English Language Fellow Program, you can help students acquire English language skills, conduct teacher training, develop resources, and more. Join us to hear from program staff and alumni.

Speakers

Danielle Yates

Friday November 13, 2015 3:45pm - 4:45pm PST
Malibu (4th floor)

Publisher, A, C-U

8:30am PST

Creating Classroom Activities from Free TOEFL® Resources

Use TOEFL’s free resources to create classroom activities that will help your students improve their academic English. By adapting actual TOEFL test items, you can increase your students’ ability to succeed in the classroom. We will review sample activities and discuss the use of rubrics to assess learning.

Speakers

Marian Crandall

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Santa Monica (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT

8:30am PST

Taking Grammar to Uncharted Territory

IEP students are accustomed to, but often bored by, one-dimensional, text-based approaches to grammar. This interactive session shows how students encounter grammar in rich activities that prepare them for academic success with captivating, real world content from National Geographic. Students are fully engaged, making for a successful learning experience.

Speakers

Daphne Mackey

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Avila A (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

1:45pm PST

Boosting ELLs from Great Essays to Research Papers

Focusing on college-level essay writing, the new edition of Great Writing 4 and 5 includes all-new guided instruction and practical exercises in advanced essay writing, including research papers. In this session, author Keith Folse will discuss effective strategies for bringing learners’ writing skills to the next level.

Speakers

Keith Folse, Ph.D.

Professor, TESOL University of Central Florida, University of Central Florida

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Santa Monica (4th floor)

Publisher, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

1:45pm PST

Cultivating Proficient Academic Writers

Academic writing ranks among the most challenging of courses in the ESL curriculum for both teachers and students. This session will give writing teachers fresh ideas for designing writing curricula that prepares students for success in mainstream college and university classes.

Speakers

Jeanne Lambert

The New School

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
Catalina 1 (Lower level)

Publisher, Admin, C-U, CC, IEP, NT

1:45pm PST

Proficiency Testing through the Ages: Where are we now?

This exhibitor session explores the past and present of institutional English proficiency testing and its impact on administrators, teachers, and students. The presenters will illustrate how an innovative computer adaptive assessment, KITE, provides solutions to problems with traditional proficiency tests by accurately measuring proficiency and recommending specific subskills for improvement.

Speakers

Danielle Chircop

Sadie Dickman

Kaplan International English

Saturday November 14, 2015 1:45pm - 2:45pm PST
San Clemente (4th floor)

Publisher, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL, CALL