CATESOL 2015: Full Schedule

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8:30am PST

A Closer Look at Learner Errors: Past Tense Pedagogical Implications

As teachers, we encounter advanced students with regular simple past conjugation issues. After investigating this common problem, our study indicated that apart from the expected grammatical factors, there were also phonological ones. This session will address such concerns by raising teacher awareness and suggesting classroom applications.

Speakers

Melody Hanawalt

Dina Papachristou

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

Research-based Session, E, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, ML, NT, NNLEI, PTE, TEW, TOP

8:30am PST

Critical Thinking in Academic Writing: Clear Explanations with Co-constructed Assessment

This study reviews the effect of a basic framework for critical thinking instruction in the context of English academic writing. It begins with a clear explanation to students as to the nature of critical thinking in the context of the writing classroom, and it includes a collaborative assessment structure.

Speakers

Jay Tanaka

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

Research-based Session, CC, C-U, IEP

8:30am PST

Providing Directions for English Learners Successfully

Directions are imperative to successful student understanding of tasks,
assignments, and projects. But English learners often fail to read or follow the directions. This research project conducted in multiple higher education settings explains a variety of causes for this issue with classroom implications and reliable teacher responses.

Speakers

Corinne Barley

Carey Minnis

Karen Russikoff, CSU Pomona

Cal Poly Pomona University

Alejandra Pulido

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

Research-based Session, CC, C-U

8:30am PST

Reading and Writing Digitally vs. in Print: Research to Practice

How does reading and writing digitally differ from traditional reading and writing, and what are the implications of these differences for materials writers and classroom teachers? The presenters will provide an overview of recent research on this issue and explore the implications for materials writing and classroom practices.

Speakers

Deborah Gordon

Santa Barbara City College

Deborah Gordon has been an ESL teacher, teacher trainer, program administrator, and materials writer for over thirty years. She has worked in United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She has written or co-authored several textbooks, teachers’ books, companion website... Read More →

Laurie Blass, Independent Materials Writer

Laurie Blass is a writer and editor specializing in content development for English Language Teaching materials. She has an MA in Linguistics and a TESL certificate from the University of Pittsburgh. Laurie has taught ESL at the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie-Mellon University... Read More →

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

Research-based Session, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, TELL

9:45am PST

Implementing Content-Based Instruction in Academic Preparation Programs

At the foundation of content-based instruction (CBI) is high level academic content, which drives the curriculum and provides rich opportunities for second language acquisition. Illustrated by a sample Sociology unit, this session examines the applicability of CBI to academic preparation programs and the alignment of content, language, and skills objectives.

Speakers

Donna M. Brinton, Educational Consultant, Beverly Hills CA

I am a retired faculty member in the field of TESOL/AL, currently active as an author and educational consultant. My fields of expertise are content-based instruction, teaching pronunciation, and general TESOL methodology.

Friday November 13, 2015 9:45am - 10:45am PST
Catalina 6 (Lower level)

Research-based Session, CC, C-U, IEP

8:30am PST

Language & Revision with Text and Screencast Video Feedback

Screencast video presents opportunities for providing feedback in a mode other than text. This research presentation highlights how video changed effectiveness, efficiency, student perceptions and the language of feedback when compared to text. The presented analysis of feedback language, in particular, reveals how mode seemed to shift the reviewer’s role.

Speakers

Cunningham Kelly

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

Research-based Session, S, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, TELL, CALL

8:30am PST

Proyecta 100,000 at COC: Strengths and Challenges of an Exchange Story

College of the Canyons is participating in the Proyecta 100,000 program. This presentation will explain some of the curricular and administrative strategies being used to optimize the program's long-term goals. It will describe how the college, as a whole, learns from and contributes to the Mexican exchange student community.

Speakers

Debora Masterson

Adjunct Professor, French & ESL, College of the Canyons

Background: owner Working Artists Talent Agency (1994-2006); co-producer "Above and Beyond: The Story of Cpl. Perkins" (2007); Corporate Trainer, ESL & French, Nestlé Corp. 2010-12 Interests: 2nd language acquisition; comparing French and American languages; Teaching; Writing... Read More →

Nandini Patnaik

Adjunct Faculty, College of the Canyons

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Catalina 6 (Lower level)

Research-based Session, S, CC, IC, TOP

8:30am PST

Supporting “unmotivated” international secondary students

A more complex view of motivation, identity, autonomy, and agency helps teachers understand—and effectively teach—students who don’t do homework, sleep in class, etc. This presentation describes current theoretical models, classroom research using surveys and journal entries by secondary students from Asia in Los Angeles, and practical teaching suggestions.

Speakers

Erik Floyd

Secondary ESL Teacher, Fairmont Private Schools

Ilene Giamanco

Kitty Purgason

Biola University

Professor in the TESOL program at Biola University.

Unmotivated students CATESOL to share pdf

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Catalina 5 (Lower level)

Research-based Session, S, Admin, CC, C-U, IEP, NT

8:30am PST

Understanding and Discussing Current Trends in TESOL Employment Issues

This session is an opportunity for teachers and administrators to discuss different employment issues facing TESOL educators in California; attendees are encouraged to ask questions and share concerns. Presenters will discuss some of the pertinent results and analysis from a 2015 TESOL member survey on employment issues.

Speakers

Amy Pascucci

ESL Instructor, University of California, San Diego

Heather Robertson

Adjunct Associate Professor, University of Southern California Rossier School of Education

Heather Robertson has taught ESL for 36 years at the adult, community college, and university levels. She currently teaches in the USC Rossier School of Education MAT-TESOL program and also taught in the USC International Academy, an intensive English program. Her administrative... Read More →

Understanding and Discussing Current Trends in TESOL Employment Issues 2 pdf

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

Research-based Session, E, S, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, NT, NNLEI, PTE, TEW

8:30am PST

What's in a Name? Examining the Adoption of 'American' Names in the ESL Classroom

This presentation will critically examine the practice of adopting English names in the ESL classroom. The presenters will discuss social, cultural, and pedagogical implications of this practice, the effect it may have on the students, and discuss how technology can be used to better foster and respect students’ identities.

Speakers

Denise Schumaker, Mt. San Antonio College/ CSU Fullerton

Yuka Kuroda

Saturday November 14, 2015 8:30am - 9:30am PST
Palos Verdes B (4th floor)

Research-based Session, E, S, Admin, A, CC, C-U, IEP, IC

3:00pm PST

Helping Saudi Women Thrive in the ESL Classroom

What cultural differences do Saudi students experience, and how can
teachers better facilitate learning? In this session, we will: review
the literature, discuss a case study of three successful female Saudi
language learners in an IEP, and outline teaching strategies which can
help Saudi women thrive in American ESL classrooms.

Speakers

Nairi Issagholian

Lecturer, University of Southern California (USC)

Nairi is an adult educator who has taught learners from diverse backgrounds in university settings for over a decade. She has also served as a curriculum coordinator and practicum mentor teacher assisting in-service trainees develop as instructors. Her current areas of interest are... Read More →

Saturday November 14, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
San Simeon A (4th floor)

Research-based Session, A, C-U, CC, IC, IEP, NT