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7:00am MDT

Breakfast
Friday October 12, 2018 7:00am - 9:00am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Nutrition Break

7:00am MDT

Conference Registration
Friday October 12, 2018 7:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Foyer
  Registration

8:00am MDT

Welcome Address
Friday October 12, 2018 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom

8:00am MDT

Publisher and Exhibitor Display
Friday October 12, 2018 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
  Publisher and Exhibitor

8:30am MDT

Engaging ESL Students through Visual Texts
Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Johnston

Ingrid Johnston

Dr Ingrid Johnston is Professor Emerita of English Education and Curriculum Studies in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta.  She received her first degrees at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa before moving to Canada.  Ingrid’s research... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Keynote Speaker

9:30am MDT

2018 Conference Venue Map
facilities2018 pdf
Friday October 12, 2018 9:30am - Saturday October 13, 2018 5:00pm MDT

9:40am MDT

Gamify Your Moodle Course
Gamification in e-learning has emerged as an effective way to increase learner engagement and motivation. It involves the application of game playing elements to online training, and it is effective in online language training. This session explains gamification and it demonstrates ways of adding different types of games to a Moodle course on edulinc.org, a website for settlement language training programs funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. In addition to looking at several different Moodle activities suitable for gaming, this session will demonstrate how badges can be used to recognize skills and achievements using common activity types in the LINC courseware.
Speakers
NV

Nancy Van Dorp

Nancy is a lifelong learner and supporter of educational technology.  She is a Senior Trainer and Developer on the LearnIT2Teach team, and teaches technology and culture courses at Sheridan College.
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Jim Edgar

Jim has been a CALL practitioner, e-materials developer and teacher trainer since the mid-1990s.  Currently, he is New Media Language Training Inc.'s lead educational technologist for the Onyx (Ontario MCI) and LearnIT2teach (IRCC) projects.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Exhibitor

9:40am MDT

Reading in the Real World
Extensive reading as a real world activity has a multitude of benefits for settlement as well as language training. In addition to building vocabulary, increasing reading fluency, developing critical thinking skills and other language skills, extensive and intensive reading can provide an entry into understanding other cultures, peoples, and perspectives. As well, reading fiction can provide a rich source of PBLA tasks. We will share how we have used both extensive and intensive reading in our CLB classes, as well as suggested texts, follow-up activities and PBLA tasks.
Speakers
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Bonnie Nicholas

Bonnie Nicholas M.Ed. (TESL) teaches at NorQuest College where she shares her love of learning and story with LINC students. 
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Stacy Norrbom

Stacy Norrbom, MEd (TESL), is a LINC instructor at NorQuest College in Edmonton.  She loves teaching and is passionate about diversity education. 

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

9:40am MDT

Canadian Language Benchmarks for Writing: An Interactive Review
What Canadian Language Benchmark does this describe?
“The writer CAN:  Write simple sentences about familiar information related to personal experience and everyday situations.”
In this practical workshop, we will revisit the descriptors characteristic of writing at Benchmarks 1 through 8.,  Authentic  writing samples  are provided to enhance your ability to analyze and describe what learners ‘can do’ through a range of Benchmarks levels.

Before attending this workshop, please go to "socrative.com" and open up the website by putting Student as the user and LARCC as the Room Number.



Speakers
RJ

Ruth Jordan

Ruth Jordan is also a language assessor at LARCC at Catholic Social Services in Edmonton, who is certified to use the CLBPT, CLBA, CLB-LPT, and ELTPA testing tools.
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Karen Marke

Karen Marke is a language assessor at LARCC (Language Assessment, Referral and Counselling Centre) in Edmonton.  She is a certified assessor for CLBPT, CLBA, CLB-LPT, ELTPA and CELBAN.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Engaging over Distracting; Integrating Mobile Devices
In this workshop, attendees will be introduced to two online programs that can be used in the classroom for a variety of skills and activities.  We will walk through, step-by-step how to sign up, set-up and begin using these programs.  Attendees should bring a laptop computer or tablet as well as a 10 question quiz (vocabulary or grammar; paper or word document) that they might use with their learners.
Speakers
TY

Tanya Yaunish

Tanya has taught ELL for over 15 years in Vancouver, Russia, Japan, and the Maldives; from zero-beginner/literacy to advanced.  She currently teaches Youth in Transition at Bow Valley College.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Engaging Students Through Writing Tasks and Feedback
In this presentation, three EAP instructors will share practical strategies to facilitate and provide feedback on academic writing while maintaining student engagement. First, useful tips to minimize the fear of writing at the EAP level will be shared followed by motivating scaffolding activities that organically guide students towards writing an academic essay. Then, a TBLT based writing task will be discussed from pre to post task stage, showing how it engages students at different levels and encourages autonomous learning. Finally, a “killer combination” of different forms of feedback will be shared, including written, recorded and technology-mediated formative feedback, rubrics, and self-reflections.
Speakers
YB

Yvonne Breckenridge

Yvonne Breckenridge is a University of Alberta EAP Instructor.  Currently, she is working on TBLT based pronunciation and writing instruction that encourages students to continue to improve beyond the classroom.
SE

Sofia Elgueta Duplancic

Sofia Elgueta is a University of Alberta EAP Instructor.  She is interested in optimising the feedback given to students to help them engage with writing and foster self-motivated improvement.
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Lisa Matthew

Lisa Matthew is an EAP Instructor at the University of Alberta. She is interested in engaging and motivating her students to become more confident writers.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

First Nation, Inuit and Metis Content in the LINC Classroom
This workshop will provide LINC Instructors an overview of topics which are important for LINC students to understand First Nation, Inuit and Metis culture, history and current issues. Topics will include: first contact, land/peace treaties, residential schools, the 60’s scoop and current issues facing Canadian Aboriginal peoples. Time will be given at the end of the session for questions and discussion.
Speakers
SC

Suzanne Clavelle

Suzanne Clavelle is a LINC Instructor at Calgary Immigrant Educational Society.  She is a member of the Tahltan First Nation.  She has both lived and academic knowledge of First Nation issues.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Picturebooks for the Adult Learner
Picturebooks for the Adult Learner
Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Johnston

Ingrid Johnston

Dr Ingrid Johnston is Professor Emerita of English Education and Curriculum Studies in the Department of Secondary Education at the University of Alberta.  She received her first degrees at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal in South Africa before moving to Canada.  Ingrid’s research... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Practical Tips for Developing Reading Assessment Tasks for the Classroom
In this interactive workshop, participants will receive several tips that will help them create benchmark-level appropriate reading assessments for CLB levels 4-6. They will walk away with a better understanding of how to select texts and create questions for assessment and teaching purposes.
Speakers
SR

Sabine Ricioppo

After completing her M.Ed. (TESL), Sabine worked as an ESL/LINC and PBLA Lead Instructor as well as a CLB Assessor.  She is currently pursuing a PhD in Measurement and Evaluation.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Teaching English Grammar: Modals without Muddle?
Modal verbs (e.g., can, must, will) are very important grammatical forms due to their frequency and the meanings that they communicate. However, modals also pose considerable challenges to language learners due to their grammatical complexity and the range of meanings they express. Unfortunately, explanations in ESL textbooks often present modals in isolation, which is likely to lead to a muddled understanding of their meaning and use. In this session, we aim to clear up the modal muddle by presenting some insights from research as well as examples of how we can improve the teaching of these essential grammatical resources.
Speakers
MH

Mina Haghighatshahmarasi

Mina Haghighatshahmarasi is a LINC instructor at NorQuest College.  She holds a Master’s in English Literature and is currently completing her TESL MEd degree at the University of Alberta.
OM
LR

Leila Ranta

Dr. Leila Ranta is an Associate Professor in the TESL program in the department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta.  She also loves to teach grammar.

Friday October 12, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:40am MDT

Nutrition Break 10:40 - 10:55
Friday October 12, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MDT
TBA
  Nutrition Break

10:55am MDT

L1 Literacy and Access to Social Services
What barriers do adult refugees with low L1 literacy experience to accessing social services and to settlement? What resources do they employ in order to access those services?  The answers to these questions can offer insight into the provision of effective, responsive L2 literacy instruction and programming.

Speakers
TW

Theresa Wall

Theresa has worked with ESL literacy learners for more than a decade.  She recently completed her M.A. ESL on ‘L1 Literacy and Its Implications for LESLLA Immigrant Women in Canada’.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

10:55am MDT

Peer-Observation Project
This presentation will talk about leading and participating in a peer-observation research project.  First, it will focus on the project as a whole and the changes it went through before actually being launched into its pilot phase.  It will also examine the peer-observation framework proposed in the project.  Secondly, participants in the pilot phase will share their experience following that framework.  They will discuss their thoughts on what they have learned, how useful the proposed framework can be and how we should move forward.
Speakers
TC

Torie Comfort

Torie Comfort is currently an EAP instructor at the University of Alberta.  She has over 15 years of teaching experience working with English Language Learners both nationally and abroad.
MG

Martin Guardado

Martin Guardado is a Professor of applied linguistics and the Director of the English Language School at the University of Alberta.  His research interests include English for academic purposes, TESL and technology, and heritage language socialization.
LJ

Luke Jang

Luke Jang (BA, MEd in TESL) is an EAP instructor at the University of Alberta, and has also taught English in South Korea.
PM

Priscila Magaldi Netto

Priscila Magaldi Netto holds an MA in Technology applied to TEFL from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK, and has been an EAP instructor at the ELS, University of Alberta since 2011.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

10:55am MDT

We Need to Talk – Conversation Analysis and LINC
The presenter will discuss findings from qualitative research in 2 contexts  – a one-to-one class taught on Skype (LINC Home Study) and a classroom-based LINC class.  The following issues raised by the data will be discussed:
-    teacher and learner roles and interventions and how they shape learning and interaction
-    the role and extent of teacher talk
-    how community building is accomplished and rapport built in LINC classes
-    opportunities for negotiation of meaning in each mode of delivery
The viability of using conversation analysis as a tool for facilitating teacher professional development will also be examined.


Speakers
SB

Simon Best

Simon completed this research for his M.A. thesis in Applied Linguistics.  He currently teaches LINC at Columbia College and LINC Home Study at CIES.  He has taught in several countries.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

10:55am MDT

A Practical Guide to Teaching ESL Literacy
In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to A Practical Guide to Teaching ESL Literacy. Based on a blend of research and classroom practice, this new resource from The School of Global Access at Bow Valley College is a practical and in-depth exploration of ESL literacy instruction. The resource includes a Framework of Literacy Skills for Adult ESL Literacy Learners and sections on creating an effective learning environment, planning instruction, and approaches to teaching oral language and literacy skills. All workshop participants will receive a Framework of Literacy Skills as well as charts of reading, writing, and learning strategies.
Speakers
EA

Emily Albertsen

Emily is an ESL literacy instructor at Bow Valley College.  She has contributed to many projects, including Learning for LIFE: An ESL Literacy Handbook and ESL for ALL.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

LINC Works – Materials and Revised CLB/ES Comparative Framework
LINC Works is a federal project integrating the Essential Skills into LINC for the increased successful inclusion of literacy learners into the workforce.  The project is building materials for employment basics, certificates/tickets, a work experience course, and teacher training.  We’ll make available a draft of the revised “Canadian Language Benchmarks - Essential Skills Comparative Framework” - a part of the larger project; presented by the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, and a draft of two employment modules for CLB 3 and 5 literacy learners which include: the module plan, lesson plan, all skill building and using handouts, student reflections and PBLA tasks.
Speakers
KC

Kim Chaba-Armstrong

Kim Chaba-Armstrong is the Content lead for the LINC Works Project.  Kim has been teaching ESL and LINC for 19 years.  She has taught LINC with NorQuest College in CLBs F-7, Youth LINC and Hybrid.
LR

Lisa Rochman

Lisa Rochman is project lead and Associate Dean of Immigrant Education for NorQuest College, Edmonton.  Her portfolio focuses on language and employment programs for newcomers to Canada.
KW

Krista Walsh-Murray

Krista Walsh-Murray is the CLB/ES Comparative Framework project lead for the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks.  Krista has over 10 years of experience in the fields of ESL, settlement and employment services.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Magnetic Mini-modules & Materials
Who doesn't like fun, engaging and inspiring activities? When they come with ready-made module plans, materials, and assessments, doesn't that sound even better?
This session will give the participants the opportunity to walk through four such mini-modules, see the end result, and have access to the resources on Tutela to use in their classroom.

Speakers
CM

Chayan Mallick

Chayan (M.A. Applied Linguistics, CELTA, TESL Ontario, LIT2T) has 18 years of ESL teaching experience in home and abroad.  She is currently teaching in the LINC Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
CM

Cyndee Morehouse

Cyndee completed her TESOL training at Briercrest College in 2011.  She has been teaching in the LINC Program at Sask Polytechnic since 2013.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Soft Skills in the ESL Classroom
Soft skills are important in the 21st century workplace.  Do your instructional methods include soft skills?  Whether you are teaching a unit on banking, renting an apartment, or a grammar lesson, you can be intentional about soft skills.  Do students come to school on time, hand in assignments when due, turn off their cell phones in class, engage in group work, or volunteer?  During the workshop you will become familiar with soft skills terminology, dissect a few job ads, and conduct an assessment of what soft skills your students are already to engage in and how to improve.    For example:  Team Building.  


Speakers
CB
RJ

Renuka Jantz

Renuka Jantz an EAL Instructor, at Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, currently teaches seniors in a community-based English program.  She has several years of tutoring and teaching English.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Ten ‘More’ Terrific Teaching Tips for Learners & Leaders
Have you sociogrammed lately, checked which is not like the others, did a one minute exit, identified threshold concepts or sold a term. Well now is the time! In this fast paced, colorful, interactive workshop, you will explore your own Terrific Teaching Tips with colleagues and explore only ten more from NQ faculty’s Terrific Tips to allow for collaboration. Based on last year’s feedback of ‘come back with more, it was interactive and engaging, and never a dull moment’, we’re back! Come celebrate your expertise and leave with Terrific Tips like objectify, most important thing, colours & more for you and your learners.
Speakers
RM

Roger Moore

Roger Moore is an award winning teacher/educator engaging learners using face-to-face, hybrid and fully online course delivery at NorQuest College and the U of A.  In addition, he is an educational developer, ISW trainer and facilitated internationally in Central and South America... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Using WhatsApp As An Effective Language Learning Tool
Technology is gradually changing the terrain of education worldwide, and the once boring techniques of teaching and learning are quickly giving way to innovative ways of engaging learners to learn. To keep students learning however, the teaching procedure must be interesting, fun-filled, able to make them think critically, and work collaboratively. One of such ways of doing this, is by using a mobile App known as WhatsApp in classrooms.
Using WhatsApp in LINC and ESL classrooms will be a great asset in building a prodigious collaborative learning environment where the four language skills will be tested and verified.


Speakers
HA

Hannah Akindele

Hannah Akindele is an experienced ESL/LINC Instructor.  She is currently a Language Services Coordinator at Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.  She holds a B.A/M.A in English and M.A in Counseling.

Friday October 12, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

12:00pm MDT

Lunch: 12:00 - 1:30
Friday October 12, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Nutrition Break

12:30pm MDT

Integrating Pronunciation into Language Teaching: New Research and New Approaches
Integrating pronunciation into language classrooms can be a daunting task. It often requires methods which fall outside of what is typically advocated in language pedagogy, and learners’ pronunciation needs can vary dramatically within a single classroom. Historically, there has also been a limited amount of research and few pedagogical resources for instructors to draw from when trying to help learners with pronunciation.
Fortunately, research around pronunciation pedagogy has increased exponentially in the last several years, allowing instructors to make their pronunciation teaching practices and advice increasingly evidence-based. Further, there are a number of new technologies and resources which can offer new solutions to learners who struggle with their pronunciation.
This talk will cover some of the most interesting findings coming out of current pronunciation research. These findings will be discussed in terms of how they can translate to better pronunciation pedagogy. Participants will leave the session with practical ideas for working with students in the classroom and for helping students develop work autonomously on their pronunciation outside of class. This talk will offer ideas that can work with learners at a wide range of proficiency levels and with learners from any language background.


Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Foote

Jennifer Foote

Dr. Jennifer A. Foote is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada.  She researches second language pronunciation and is especially interested in discovering ways to help learners improve their pronunciation in a manner that will lead to more intelligible... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom

12:30pm MDT

Dr. Jennifer Foote
Friday October 12, 2018 12:30pm - 1:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Keynote Speaker

1:40pm MDT

Don’t Reinvent the Wheel: Top Resources for Teaching Pronunciation
The authors will demonstrate several top resources available to teachers who don't feel comfortable teaching pronunciation, but who know their students really need it.  Both presenters have taught pronunciation extensively, and have also worked with teachers to help them develop their own skills for recognizing which aspects of a learner's speech are problematic for listener understanding.  The authors will direct teachers to some excellent sites to enhance their own knowledge, and will also steer them away from sties that give misleading information.  Basic principles will be covered to help multilingual classes get the best 'bang for the buck'. 
Speakers
TD

Tracey Derwing

Tracey Derwing is an Emeritus Professor of TESL at the University of Alberta and Adjunct Professor at Simon Fraser University.  Her research interests include pronunciation, immigration, and NS-NNS communicative success. 
EW

Erin Waugh

Erin Waugh, Lead Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Norquest, has a Master's in TESL, and has experience teaching in many EFL and ESL settings.  His expertise is in intercultural communication and pragmatics. 

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

1:40pm MDT

Reboot: Learning English with CBC 2.0
Learning English with CBC has been on air since 2011 and has provided thousands of newcomers to Alberta with locally-produced, authentic listening practice focused on the water cooler topics of the day.  In 2017, the project was completely overhauled and a new emphasis on mobile, interactive and learner-driven technology changed everything.  In this presentation, you can learn about the changes that have been made, how the new mobile-friendly resources work, how teachers can continue to use the materials in the classroom and super important…give us your feedback on the new resources.  We want to know what you think and how we can improve things.
Speakers
BE

Barbara Edmondson

Barbara Edmondson is an EAP teacher at the University of Alberta.  She has a Masters' in TESOL and has taught English in both Canada and Korea.  She has worked on Learning English with CBC since 2012.
JL

Justine Light

Justine Light has been the project manager of Learning English with CBC since 2010.  She also works at the English Language School, University of Alberta and is an Adjunct Professor in the TESL program.
BW

Brock Wojtalewicz

Brock Wojtalewicz is an ESL instructor, educational researcher, and consultant.  He has taught in Canada, the US, France, Germany, and China.  His research interests include vocabulary development and writing assessment.

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

1:40pm MDT

When Families Reconnect: Supporting English Language Learners through the Immigration Process
This presentation reports on a research study of academic language acquisition of English Language Learners (ELLs) from reunifying families.  Besides adjusting to a new country and culture, some immigrant students must also adjust to reunification with one or both parents due to separation during the migration process.  The study investigated ways that identifying and explicitly supporting socio-emotional and cultural aspects of reunification aided academic acculturation and language acquisition.  Data was drawn from interviews with students and families, and from written reflections by teachers of ELLs.  Findings suggest ways to provide supports for ELLs and their families in the reunification process.
Speakers
AD

Anja Dressler

Anja Dressler is an elementary school teacher at the Calgary Board of Education.  She focuses on language learners of English and of German.
CS

Cora-Leah Schmitt

Cora-Leah Schmitt is currently the Coordinator of English Language Learning with Christ The Redeemer Catholic Schools.  She has worked in the area of ELL in both urban and rural school divisions over the past 20 years.  
MG

M. Gregory Tweedie

M. Gregory Tweedie is Associate Professor in the areas of Language and Literacy at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary.  

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

1:40pm MDT

Inclusion and Integration through Innovative Language Assessment Approaches
ILVARC has been taking the lead in the use of innovative techniques for language assessment in order to help newcomers overcome certain barriers to educational opportunities.  The most significant barriers for ILVARC’s clients are various disabilities and distance challenges.  In this session, we will share our experience in providing inclusive services to these clients to ensure their access to language assessment, and subsequently, language training.  Overview of the procedure to accommodate clients with special needs and the procedure for remote assessment to support distance clients will be discussed and participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
Speakers
MN

Mylan Nguyen

Mylan Nguyen, M.Ed., is the Special Project Coordinator/Assessor at ILVARC who coordinates the Remote Assessment stream of service.  She is also a CLBPT Remote Assessor Trainer for CCLB.  
BT

Biljana Tratnik

Biljana Tratnik is the Assessment Services Manager at ILVARC.  With over 20 years of experience in language assessment, she is a CLB expert and the CLBPT Regional Trainer for CCLB.

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Language for Work: Labour Market Attachment for CLB 3-5 Learners
Language for Work is a pilot project combining language instruction, essential skills, intercultural instruction and work placement to support CLB 3-5 learners, some of whom may be literacy learners, to gain access to the labour market.  Students learn the language they need for the workplace they are going into and about Canadian workplace culture.  They complete a 50 hour unpaid work placement and gain some practical experience, some connections to employers, and in some cases, an offer of employment.
Moderators
MU

Martha Urquhart

Over her career, Martha Urquhart has earned a B.Ed with a Linguistics major, C.A.C.E., and Master's in Learning and Technology, along with numerous certificates. Her passion is using technology to increase opportunities for individuals to access the learning they need to achieve their... Read More →

Speakers
SG

Sara Gnida

Sara Gnida has been teaching ESL since 1988, and most recently she has been teaching ESL online to nurses with NorQuest. She also develops tests, courses, and curriculum, and trains language teachers. She’s been part of a number of projects, including the ATESL Best Practices... Read More →
DW

Dorte Weber

Dorte Weber is Associate Chair of Language Training at NorQuest College.  She manages the Language for Work pilot project.Dorte holds an M. Ed. TESL from University of Alberta.

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Learning English with our Lethbridge College Elder
The English Language Centre at Lethbridge College works hard to actively address the Calls to Action and to promote inclusivity for all students and community members.  With the help of their college elder - Peter Weasel Mocassin, and  through using modalities such as ‘learning from place’ and Speaking and Listening videos for ESL learners, the centre has promoted inclusion and addressed subjects such as LGBTQ+ community members and the colonization of traditional Blackfoot Territory.  This workshop speaks to the process from the initial training of staff through to the production of learning resources.
Speakers
MD

Michelle Derbich

Michelle Derbich has been working with diverse groups of adult learners for 20 years.  Michelle takes every opportunity to bring together cultures and advocate for inclusion of all learners and community members.

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Move It or Lose It!
An active classroom is beneficial for all adult ESL learners.  This is particularly true for literacy learners.  When students are standing and moving they have the opportunity to experience and enact their new language.  This stimulates learning in a safe, relaxed and supportive environment and ensures that  different types of learners have opportunities for success.
In this practical workshop, Patricia and Donna will each demonstrate 10 activities that will get the students up and moving.  You will be asked to participate in all activities that are being demonstrated.
New teachers will learn activities for their class and seasoned teachers may be reminded of successful kinesthetic movement.
The content will focus on lower level Literacy classes but movement is beneficial for all levels, all students, all types of learners and all teachers.



Speakers
DC

Donna Clarke

Patricia and Donna have worked at the Welcome Centre for CIES for several years combined.  This dynamic duo has taught at all levels but currently specialize in Literacy.  You can often see their students moving around inside and outside of the classroom with big smiles on their... Read More →
PL

Patricia Len

Patricia and Donna have worked at the Welcome Centre for CIES for several years combined.  This dynamic duo has taught at all levels but currently specialize in Literacy.  You can often see their students moving around inside and outside of the classroom with big smiles on their... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Promoting Inclusion through Learner-led Discussions in the EAP Classroom
As a rule, ELL programs serve learners from a variety of backgrounds.   While not always easy, acknowledging this kind of diversity and incorporating it into classroom activities can benefit students on a number of levels.   Not only does it give them opportunities to learn from each other, but it also allows them to feel welcome and respected as members of a collective whole.   This presentation will demonstrate how learner-led discussions in an Academic English 2 classroom can be used to foster inclusion by engaging all learners in an open and uninhibited exchange of opinions, views, and ideas.
Speakers
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Greg Danowski

Dr. Greg Danowski is an instructor with the School of Global Access at Bow Valley College in Calgary.  He teaches Academic English 2 in the EAP program.

Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Tools for Engagement: The Role of Student Centres
The University of Alberta Student Engagement Centre supplements the English Language School curriculum.  Daily workshops develop academic skills and cultural activities provide opportunities to volunteer in the community, understand local cultures, and put language skills to use.  This workshop will outline concrete steps that make the Student Engagement Centre a valuable resource for students and instructors.  It will introduce the integration of QR codes and other software to facilitate promotion, registration, participation, and feedback.  Participants can contribute to an interactive workshop designed to communicate and develop learning strategies for inclusivity and engagement.

Speakers
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Andrew Augustine

Andrew Augustine has been working in TESL for over 20 years.  He is currently thrilled to be developingand coordinating the Student Engagement Centre at the University of Alberta.
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Friday October 12, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:40pm MDT

Nutrition Break: 2:40 - 2:55
Friday October 12, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MDT
TBA
  Nutrition Break

2:55pm MDT

Let’s Move
Language learning is a challenging and demanding process.   Our goal is to keep students engaged and create an inclusive learning environment to make language learning less stressful for students.   In this presentation, we will explore the importance of movement and physical activity in ELL classroom; look at examples of activities that will allow students move around; review research and suggestions for the most effective exercises to promote learning and create motivation.
Speakers
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Elina Stop

Elina is a LINC instructor at NorQuest College.  She obtained her M.Ed. in TESL in 2016.  Elina is continuously searching for ways to increase student engagement to ensure student success.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Exhibitor

2:55pm MDT

From Visual Aids to Syntax on CBL Productive Skills
The aim of this panel is to provide participants with techniques for using visual aids like pictures, images, posters, real-life objects, etc. that can be laid hands on whenever and wherever possible to facilitate learners to learn grammar without even mentioning the word at all.  In doing so, instructors can actively involve learners in classroom planning and teaching, make grammar learning more interesting and vivid, and achieve learner centered classroom teaching.
This panel will equip participants with methods to harness their creativity and flexibility in using visual aids to unnoticeably teach grammar in CLB 1  to 5 classes.

Speakers
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Laura Cutler

Laura has been teaching CLB 3 for two years.  Since she is known for being lively and physical, she is excited to present on the benefits of using visual aids.
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Maysa Hanisch

Maysa has been an EFL and ESL teacher for 18 years.  Currently, she is a CLB 2 LINC instructor at CIES – Welcome Centre.  She also taught CLB 1 and 4.
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Alice Zhao

Alice has taught English since 1982 and been a LINC instructor since 2008.  She is currently a PBLA lead and CLB 4 and 5 LINC instructor at CIES and BVC.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Panel

2:55pm MDT

Professional Learning Communities in Adult ESL Programs
Despite the potential of professional learning communities (PLCs) to improve teaching practice, very little is known about the features of PLCs that contribute to their effectiveness within adult ESL programs.  To address this gap, we facilitated the creation of and supported PLCs in nine programs over five years.   Each PLC consisted of 6-12 practitioners.   Participants read and discussed one research article per month.  Questionnaires, focus group interviews, PLC discussion recordings and monthly online surveys were analyzed in relation to the effectiveness of the PLCs.   Results provide a better understanding of how PLCs can bridge the gap between research and practice.


Speakers
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Marilyn Abbott

Marilyn L. Abbott is Associate Professor in the Teaching English as a Second Language Program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta.
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Kent Lee

Kent K. Lee is a PhD candidate in the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada.    
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Marian Rossiter

Marian J. Rossiter is Professor Emerita in the TESL Program, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

2:55pm MDT

Steal This Course – Online ESL for Employment
Curious about building your own Moodle?  Do you lack the resources to start offering ESL online?  This presentation is intended for managers and instructors who are looking to create their own e-learning programs.  By examining the best practices and development of the AECO and WORC programs at the Calgary Immigrant Educational Society, attendees will gain a better understanding of what goes into making an e-learning curriculum.  Want more?  We’re making the courseware available - for free – for attendees to edit, modify, and run their own classes online.


Speakers
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Paula Beck

Paula Beck – The online instructor for the LINC Home Study program and curriculum developer at the Calgary Immigrant Educational Society, she has worked as a writer and editor and has taught ESL, literacy, and language arts.
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Colyn deGraaff

Colyn deGraaff, B.A. – The President-Elect for ATESL and Manager of e-Learning & Communications for the Calgary Immigrant Educational Society, he’s currently completing his MA in International and Intercultural Communications.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

2:55pm MDT

Student Perspectives on Academic Preparation
Today we see a broader range of international student including those who have prior English training, secondary school diplomas, some university study, and graduate degrees.   These students have ambition to achieve higher qualifications and greater career options.   One notion is that with their background and English proficiency they are able to transition and accelerate through post-secondary education with a certain amount of ease.   However, they face several challenges with acculturation to the Canadian educational and social environment.  This study reviews the perceptions of international students of the skill development in academic preparation courses, and what they perceive as effective.
Speakers
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Annette Aarts

Annette Aarts has over 20 years experience teaching English in different contexts.  She holds a Masters Degree in Teaching a Second Language.  This is her first independent research paper.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

2:55pm MDT

The Good Teacher, the Metaphorical Tickle Trunk, and the Survival of the Fitter
Pinpointing what good teaching or a good teacher is poses a bit of a conundrum.  Of course, well-constructed syllabi, solid subject material, and interesting activities are essential, but what about the teacher?  There’s the rub.  Without the good teacher, the best laid plans can go awry.  Good teaching requires a little more; and this, along with the technical side of instruction, is what we need to develop.  Survival in any profession requires effort, and good teachers know it.  This presentation offers the speaker’s opinions as well as a look at literature on post-secondary educators and students’ perceptions of good teaching.
Speakers
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Terry McLean

Terry McLean (MEd-TESL, BEd, BBA, BA) teaches EAL at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta.  He has been teaching in a variety of contexts since 1989.

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

2:55pm MDT

Classroom Culture Shock: Acclimatizing Students to a Learner-Centred Model
In the University of Alberta’s English Language School immersive summer courses, Japanese students have reported feeling surprise, shock, and frustration when met with a classroom style so different from their own.  We sought to address this classroom culture shock by modifying the first week of learning materials and lesson plans in order to address and accommodate this period of surprise and adjustment.  This presentation explains some background research, the modifications to classroom materials, and the piloting and results of these new materials on Japanese English language learners.


Speakers
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Anne Merritt

Anne Merritt is an EAP and ESL instructor and curriculum designer at the University of Alberta’s English Language School.  She holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching, and has taught ESL in Canada, Europe, and Asia.  Her areas of interest include materials... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Secrets of an ESL Teacher! (Tips and Tricks to Lessen the Load)
The more we teach, the more we learn.  The more we learn, the better we teach.  Throughout the 24 years of teaching experience, I have developed different techniques to make teaching fun, productive, and most importantly easy.  I have come up with interesting ways of teaching grammar without using specific terminology, considering that learners may not know the concept in their first language.  I have created my own ways of teaching letters and sounds, so students can read without any difficulties, enjoy and value reading.  I would like to share some of my ideas how l maximise the resources to minimize work.  I will appreciate if you come and ask the questions you haven't found answers yet or would like to share your ideas with others.
Speakers
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Anna Ketikyan

Still being a student at the Yerevan State University (English department), Anna worked with British Council, Armenia as an ESL Teacher (at school and Peacekeeping English Project at the same time), was a Teacher Trainer from 2000-2007, and in 2001 received a USA-ARM Awards for Excellence... Read More →

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Settlement Focused ESL-Literacy for Refugees
How can we tailor classroom instruction to respond to the unique settlement needs of low-literacy refugee learners?  In this session, the presenter will summarize insights from a two-year project designed to create an inclusive and safe environment for these learners who may have experienced trauma and loss, and will describe teaching strategies and themes tailored towards settlement.   The presenter will also share a settlement-focused curriculum developed over the course of the project, with practical lesson plans and materials that meet the unique needs of low-literacy refugee learners.
Speakers
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Liette Wilson

Liette Wilson is an ESL Literacy facilitator at the Calgary Immigrant Women's Association.  She has 10+ years of experience and expertise working with learners with limited formal education.  

Friday October 12, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

4:00pm MDT

ATESL AGM
Friday October 12, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  ATESL Event

5:30pm MDT

Lightning Talks
Friday October 12, 2018 5:30pm - 6:15pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Workshop

6:15pm MDT

Wine and Cheese with the Mbira Renaissance Band
Please come to the Wine & Cheese The Mbira Renaissance Band will have any audience on its feet and
dancing!
Based in Edmonton, the band delivers an afrofusion, Thomas Mapfumo, Andy Brown and Bhundu Boys inspired sound that pays homage to the rich, ancient, musical genre of mbira music which has its roots in Zimbabwe.

The members make up an eclectic group; drawing on their musical backgrounds in jazz, rock, traditional Zimbabwean music and reggae.

The Mbira Renaissance Band is supported by the Edmonton Arts Council and is a 2017 Edmonton Music Award Nominee.

https://mbirarenaissance.com/
Friday October 12, 2018 6:15pm - 7:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  ATESL Event
 
Saturday, October 13
 

7:00am MDT

Breakfast
Saturday October 13, 2018 7:00am - 9:00am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Nutrition Break

7:00am MDT

Registration
Saturday October 13, 2018 7:00am - 11:00am MDT
Foyer
  Registration

8:00am MDT

Welcome Address
Saturday October 13, 2018 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom

8:00am MDT

Publisher and Exhibitor Display
Saturday October 13, 2018 8:00am - 4:00pm MDT
  Publisher and Exhibitor

8:30am MDT

The Journey to Hope
Speakers
MC

Saturday October 13, 2018 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Keynote Speaker

9:40am MDT

A Case Study of Critical Thinking Skills of Chinese EAP Students: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Cultivating students’ critical thinking abilities is considered to be one of the most important objectives of an EAP program.   With the internationalization of higher education, Canadian educators find it challenging to teach ESL students with multi-cultural backgrounds (e.g., Bhowmik & Kim, 2017; Douglas & Kim, 2014). In particular, Chinese international students in Canada are often reported to lack critical thinking skills necessary for academic success in Western educational institutions.   A variety of explanations are offered as to why Chinese students lack these skills, including Chinese culture, low English language proficiency of students, lack of relevant knowledge, problems associated with the assessment of critical thinking skills and the educational systems students come from.   The goal of this presentation is to provide cross-cultural explanations of Chinese EAP students’ critical thinking skills or a lack thereof.   Through literature review and a case study of an EAP program at a Chinese university, this presentation provides insights into why Chinese students typically lack critical thinking skills, arguing that Chinese students’ critical thinking skills may not often be recognized because they are represented differently from the Western perspectives.   The presentation compares the Western and Chinese approaches to the conceptualization of critical thinking, with a particular focus on Chinese dialectical and Western critical thinking paradigms.   The presentation identifies large class sizes, test-oriented learning and a lack of autonomy and motivation in learning as the underlying challenges of teaching critical thinking skills to EAP students in China.   As well, three primary teaching approaches used in the EAP classroom in China—MOOC blended teaching, project-based learning and creativity competition—were found to impact the development of critical thinking skills of Chinese EAP students.
Speakers
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Dr. Subrata Bhowmik

Subrata Bhowmik is a senior instructor in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.  His research focuses on L2 writing, EAP, and sociocultural approaches to L2 learning.
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Xiaoli Liu

Xiaoli Liu is a PhD candidate in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.  Her research interests include teaching English as an Additional Language, and critical thinking in higher education.

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

9:40am MDT

ELLs in Higher Education: Strategies for Equity
HELP.   In the university context, this word seems to be associated with deficiency.   You've been to the lectures, attempted the readings, and still you just don't get it.   What's wrong with you?   Professors seem unapproachable, TAs overworked.   So, you struggle, and fail, or barely pass.   University doesn't have to be about equality, it could be about equity.   This presentation discusses a new initiative aimed at enhancing the reading and vocabulary knowledge of ELL students in additional discipline-specific weekly tutorials.  Through qualitative feedback from students at the end of the term, we have attempted to assess the impact of help.
Speakers
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Laura Taylor

Dr. Laura Taylor is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto Mississauga where she primarily works with English Language Learners.  Her interests include ESL teacher development and L2 writing.

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

9:40am MDT

Selecting and Adapting Authentic Texts for TBLT
Authenticity remains a key component of task-based language teaching and learning.  Language tasks in the classroom should reflect real-world communicative efforts for achieving specific purposes (Bygate, 2016; Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2012; Nunan, 2004; Willis & Willis, 2007).  These tasks often require the support of authentic texts, both spoken and written.  Incorporating real-world texts into the curriculum provides numerous advantages for language learning, yet choosing suitable texts can prove challenging.  In this session, participants will learn principles for selecting authentic texts that are appropriate for learners’ language proficiency levels and strategies for adapting texts to suit learning needs.


Speakers
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Brock Wojtalewicz

Brock Wojtalewicz is an ESL instructor, educational researcher, and consultant.  He has taught in Canada, the US, France, Germany, and China.  His research interests include vocabulary development and writing assessment.

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

9:40am MDT

A Role for L1 in ESL Lessons?
The presenter would like to have an interactive discussion as to whether it is essential or even desirable for an ESL instructor to employ the students' native tongue in classroom teaching.   The question of how the inclusion of L1 affects the structure of a language lesson will arise in relation to the policy of abiding by the English-only rule.   The workshop will not only rely on the presenter's personal research including the results of surveyed Canadian language learners, but also the valuable input of those who attend.
Speakers
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Peter Connell

Peter Connell is an experienced ESL instructor who has taught primarily in Canadian, Japanese and German institutions of higher education as well as a variety of English conversation schools.

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Computer Access for Literacy Learners – CALL
CALL is used to supplement regular classes in LINC.   Teaching students with low literacy is never easy.  Teaching them to use the computer and figure out how to use keyboards and mouses is even harder.   This program helped students in literacy and CLB1 and 2 to not only get comfortable with the computer (and other digital devices) but learn how to type words, improve spelling and reading but also doing things on the computer such as learning chocolate, typing practice, and even using google map for directions.   There were a lot of wins in the program that made the students better learners in their regular classes.
Speakers
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Merv Graham

Merv Graham is a long time ESL teacher in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.  He is also a workplaceeducator working to enhance skills for employees in industrial locations.  Having a knack for teachingpeople how to use computers for learning, it was fun to embark on this new program... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Michel Chikwanine
Speakers
MC

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Reintroducing Fun in Learning English (under PBLA)
The workshop will present classroom activities that reintroduce the "fun" of learning English in the PBLA context.   The presenters will show real activities that focus on students' engagement and participation while accomplishing the needs of PBLA real world tasks.  
Participants will experiment with different ways of teaching topics like: Canadian culture, employment, health while using role-play, skits and other interactive activities.   They will watch recordings of class activities and evaluate the assessment tools.
Finally, they will engage in an open discussion about how we, as teachers, instructors and facilitators, can reintroduce the FUN in learning English while still using PBLA.

Speakers
EB

Elizabeth Bertram

Elizabeth Bertram is an experienced public speaker, program developer, group facilitator, licensed psychologist and ESL instructor.  She is currently teaching in the LINC program at Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES).
MD

Maria Dumitrescu

Maria Dumitrescu is an experienced ESL/LINC teacher, literacy curriculum developer and linguist, currently teaching in the LINC program at Calgary Immigrant Educational Society (CIES).  

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

Teach More in Less Time Using Authentic Online Materials
Being educators we want to give as much knowledge as we can to our students but with the pressure of having certain number of artefacts we sometimes struggle to teach enough.   In this presentation, I will share how I have used authentic online materials to teach and assess at the same time, by maximizing the knowledge provided to the students.   You will walk away with task tools in all 4 skills.
Speakers
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Shabana K. Shahzad

Shabana has been a LINC Instructor at Centre for Newcomers for 8 years and has been a PBLA Lead teacher since 2015.  Her experience is mostly teaching higher levels from CLB 4 onwards.  By using online authentic materials in her teachings, she helps her students to learn computer... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

9:40am MDT

The Wonderful Web: Engaging Learners Online
Empower and engage your learners by using the world wide web.  In this presentation, we will explore ways to save time by using technology for assessment and activities, engage meaningfully with language learners online, and build interactive webinars.  Yes, it can be as simple as 1, 2, 3!




Speakers
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Linda Manimtim

Linda Manimtim is a LINC Online instructor at NorQuest College.  She has taught across Canada and in the United Kingdom, and she holds a M.Ed. (University of Alberta) and a B.Ed. (McGill).

Saturday October 13, 2018 9:40am - 10:40am MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:40am MDT

Nutrition Break: 10:40-10:55
Saturday October 13, 2018 10:40am - 10:55am MDT
TBA
  Nutrition Break

10:55am MDT

ATESL Board Meeting
Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4

10:55am MDT

The Changing Landscape of Computer-Based Language Testing
This session acknowledges the difficulties test takers face when choosing between major tests such as CELPIP, CAEL, TOEFL, IELTS, and PTE, and it addresses the important role instructors may play as they help their students make the best choice.   Most of the major tests are computer delivered, or moving in that direction.   Learn about the advantages and challenges of computer-based testing for test takers and test administrators, get ideas to prepare students in the classroom and online, and learn how to equip students for computer testing when access to computers is limited.
Speakers
ML

Marcy Laufer

Marcy is the Preparation Programs Instructor and Trainer at Paragon.  She has first-hand knowledge of CAEL CE, and has worked in rater training, scores management, and instructional products development.

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Exhibitor

10:55am MDT

Debunking Myths and Misconceptions about Immigrants and Refugees in Canada
Recent opinion polls have shown that perspectives on immigration, settlement, and integration are less polarized in Canada than they are in many other countries.   However, media reports and conversations in the community indicate that anti-immigrant sentiments are ever-present and that they are often based on misconceptions related to topics such as government policies, the economy, social supports, healthcare, security, and refugee claimants.  In this session, I present evidence to counter 12 common myths about immigrants and refugees in Canada, and I explore ways in which these misconceptions can be addressed. Links to useful websites will be provided.
Speakers
MR

Marian Rossiter

Marian J. Rossiter is Professor Emerita in the TESL Program, Department of Educational Psychology, University of Alberta.

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

10:55am MDT

No More Straws YEG! Project-based Learning in EAP
In an EAP course, content is often viewed as a vehicle through which language development can take place while providing examples of appropriate discourse and genre patterns.   This may lead to a somewhat superficial treatment of the content in light of the constraints of time and demanding curriculum outcomes which must be met.   Project-based learning is learning-focused, collaborative, task-supported, and extends over a period of time."(1) In this practical presentation, the presenter will detail a project she undertook successfully with her EAP class (CLB 5), some principles for integrating project-based learning into the curriculum, and formative assessment strategies.
 (1) ATESL Curriculum Framework (2011) Chambers, et al.

Speakers
JL

Justine Light

Justine Light has been the project manager of Learning English with CBC since 2010.  She also works at the English Language School, University of Alberta and is an Adjunct Professor in the TESL program.

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

10:55am MDT

Compassion Fatigue and Resilience: Strategies for ESL Literacy Instructors
In this interactive workshop, participants will learn about compassion fatigue and its prevalence in ESL instruction to refugees and literacy learners.   Participants will learn to identify compassion fatigue and understand its impact on ESL practitioners.   The notion of resilience will be introduced as a way of managing compassion fatigue and promoting instructor well-being.   Through the use of both case studies and discussion of personal examples of compassion fatigue in ESL instruction, workshop participants will apply the concepts learned in order to recognize compassion fatigue in their ongoing work and implement effective resilience strategies.
Speakers
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Olivia Wall

A recent MEd TESL graduate, Olivia Wall has experience teaching literacy and refugee students in two different LINC programs in Edmonton.

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Exploring Student Wellness: An Investigation into Student Health, Stress and Violence
How are our students doing?  
This is the question that the Wellness team at NorQuest College has set out to answer.   As educators, we know that "wellness" is an important ingredient in learning and that when students are "unwell", their focus, engagement, and success in our classroom suffers.   Colleges across North America are reporting high rates of stress, sexual violence and mental health concerns among their student populations.   But all these college-based measures fail to capture the voices of our English language learners on campus.  Literacy is a barrier to inclusion.   Join us as we share our journey to overcome that barrier through the development of a measure, The Student Wellness Climate Survey, and an innovative surveying method that is designed to be both educational and engaging.   Results to date will be shared.
Speakers
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Sherry Greenbank

Sherry (M.Ed., R.Psych.) has worked with diverse learners as an instructor and counsellor for over 25 years.  She is the lead investigator on two research projects exploring student health at NorQuest College, and has provided numerous presentations and workshops to promote mental... Read More →
CW

Christine Womiloju

Christine has been in the social work field for the past 15 years.  The majority of that time has been spent working with newcomers to Canada.  She is passionate about matters that are essential to newcomers excelling in their new country.  For the past 4 years she has been working... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

Fostering Positive Healthcare Workplaces for Newcomers in Rural Alberta
Stettler Adult Learning in partnership with Rural Routes staff, has been working with a supportive living care facility in Stettler to provide professional development workshops to all employees to foster intercultural communication, a positive workplace culture, and ensuring workers have the essential skills required to engage in their job.   As well, Stettler Adult Learning, with assessment support from Rural Routes, will provide English language training to newcomer staff where needed.   This innovative collaboration will provide a model for other CALP programs seeking to work with local employers to support the integration of newcomer staff. 
Speakers
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Jacky Rivas

Jacqueline Suchite Rivas (Jacky Rivas) has a strong background in Community Adult Learning and ESL.  She has a deep compassion and understanding for the challenges and daily struggles that learners face.Jacqueline believes that community supports and services assist newcomers in... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

10:55am MDT

“Zen” Meets “Now” in the Intercultural Classroom
Mindfulness practices have become wide-spread in fields such as medicine and business because they enhance performance and foster qualities like patience and compassion.   Educators, particularly those who interact with students from a variety of cultural contexts, can also utilize mindfulness practices to diminish the effects of chronic stress and promote wellness on a holistic level.   This workshop will expose participants to a range of mindfulness practices that can be utilized by educators inside and outside the classroom setting to foster and sustain the qualities needed for effective teaching in an intercultural setting.
Speakers
KS

Krista Schwabl

Krista Schwabl has been an educator for over 26 years; she uses mindfulness practices in her life and her her classroom to promote resilience and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. 

Saturday October 13, 2018 10:55am - 11:55am MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

12:00pm MDT

Lunch 12:00-1:30
Saturday October 13, 2018 12:00pm - 1:30pm MDT
Beverly Hills Ballroom
  Nutrition Break

1:40pm MDT

Using Web Resources to Enhance L2 Listening Comprehension
The purpose of the presentation is to identify the most common challenges that English as a second language (ESL) learners face when developing listening comprehension skills, to ascertain some possible causes of these challenges, and to suggest some methodological ways in which freely available internet resources can be used to improve learners’ aural processing most efficiently.   Additionally, the presenter will suggest an annotated list of internet websites where instructors can find free high quality recordings for classroom practice and recommend for students’ independent learning.
Speakers
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Oksana Oleksyn

Oksana got her teaching degree and 15 years of TEFL experience in Ukraine before earning a Master’s in TESL at the University of Alberta.  Now, she teaches ESL at NorQuest.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Exhibitor

1:40pm MDT

Islamic Law and Muslim Same-Sex Unions
Speakers
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Junaid Jahangir

Dr. Junaid Jahangir is an Assistant Professor of Economics at MacEwan University. He is inspired by the elder Muslim mystics. With Dr. Hussein Abdul Latif, he has co-authored "Islamic law and Muslim same-sex unions."

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Guest Speaker

1:40pm MDT

Culture and L2 Writing: Student Perceptions of Culture in the EAP Classroom
Although culture is a contentious topic in L2 literature, no one can deny its importance in explaining various language learning phenomena.   The constraints associated with determining what culture actually is, however, make it difficult to investigate how it plays out in L2 learning and teaching (Atkinson, 1999; Kubota, 1999; Matsuda & Atkinson, 2008).   Faced with these challenges, L2 scholars (Atkinson & Sohn, 2013; Canagarajah, 2013; Connor, Ene & Traversa, 2016) have proposed that culture be studied as it is experienced by learners in the specific contexts of L2 learning and use.   Investigating 36 EAP students at a Canadian university, this qualitative case study adopts this new approach to culture research and examines lived cultural experiences by L2 students vis-à-vis their writing.   Data were collected from three different sources: (a) semi-structured interviews, (b) reflective writing, and (c) a questionnaire survey.   Preliminary findings yielded three broad categories: (a) culture as the way one does things, (b) culture as lifestyle, and (c) culture as identity.   Further analysis of data helped create a taxonomy of concepts that culture evoked.  The findings provide insights into what culture is, as perceived by L2 learners in the context of writing.   They help conceptualize an L2 writing pedagogy taking into consideration of multifaceted meanings of culture. Implications for teaching and learning are discussed.
Speakers
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Dr. Subrata Bhowmik

Subrata Bhowmik is a senior instructor in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.  His research focuses on L2 writing, EAP, and sociocultural approaches to L2 learning.
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Anita Chaudhuri

Anita Chaudhuri is a Program Specialist in the Languages Institute at Mount Royal University.  Her research focuses on second language learning and world Englishes.
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Xiaoli Liu

Xiaoli Liu is a PhD candidate in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary.  Her research interests include teaching English as an Additional Language, and critical thinking in higher education.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

1:40pm MDT

Language, Essential Skills, and Intercultural Communication for CLB 1-2
This session focuses on an AWES project targeting the language, essential skills, and intercultural communication needs of CLB 1-2 learners as they seek to enter and retain employment in the hospitality industry.   Learnings from occupational needs analyses will be discussed to highlight the challenging reality facing newcomers in the workplace.   A sampling of teaching materials will be shared to support and guide instructors who work with low language proficiency learners.   In early 2019, the project materials including a facilitator guide, learner workbook, and 10 animated videos will be piloted with learners and workshops will be conducted for Alberta-based practitioners.
Speakers
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Wendy Chambers

Wendy Chambers has been working in the field of English as an additional language for over 20 years as an instructor, curriculum and materials developer, researcher, and teacher trainer.
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Cindy Messaros

Cindy Messaros has been working in the field of employment initiatives for 30 years as a teacher, researcher, developer and advocate for barriered groups.  With AWES, she can incorporate language and essential skills development at a strategic level.
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Maureen Souply

Maureen Souply (Stewart) has been working in curriculum development and related fields for more than 10 years.  She currently works at Bow Valley College as a Teaching and Learning Consultant.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
7 Madeira 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Paper

1:40pm MDT

Reading in the ESL Literacy CLB 2 Classroom
Learners working at a CLB 2L are literacy learners, requiring plenty of literacy support.   They need to be able to engage with materials and vocabulary multiple times in order to really learn it.   This session will demonstrate some ways to incorporate repetition and recycling into this level literacy classroom.   It will also touch how to find and create interesting level appropriate reading materials.  The focus will be on reading activities and independent pleasure reading.   It will also include a few artifact ideas for the PBLA portfolio.
Speakers
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Valerie Baggaley

Valerie Baggaley has taught ESL literacy for 14 years at Bow Valley College.  These days she is teaching literacy learners who had a few years of education in their childhood.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Presentation

1:40pm MDT

Assessing Reading Texts with Automated Tools
When selecting reading passages, teachers often rely on their intuition to gauge the difficulty.   Automatic text analyzers can provide additional information to determine text suitability for teaching and assessment.  In this workshop, I first review the process of reading, constructs that contribute to text difficulty, and the concept of readability.   Next, I introduce a number of free, easy to use automated text analyzers that give information about text narrativity, syntactic simplicity, word concreteness, referential cohesion, and deep cohesion.   Workshop attendees will have hands-on opportunities to explore these tools and evaluate texts with the presenter – please bring your own internet-capable computing devices.
Speakers
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Kent Lee

Kent K. Lee is a PhD candidate in the Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program in the Department of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta, Canada.    

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Beyond Intercultural Competencies: Adding Religious Literacy to the Mix
Led by educator and educational consultant, Erin Reid, this workshop begins with the understanding that as educators of English language learners, we are frequently confronted with great religious diversity in our classrooms.  The aim of this workshop is to assess and develop educators' religious literacy.  To do that, we will begin by providing a rationale for increasing religious literacy of educators.  Participants will come away with an expanded understanding of some of the basics of world religions, as well as resources for furthering their own religious literacy as language teaching professionals.  
Speakers
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Erin Reid

PhD Candidate Erin Reid brings 10+ years of teaching experience in higher education, including eight years at McGill University where she was awarded McGill's Distinguished Teaching award in 2015.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Exploring the Potential of Digital Assistants in the EAL Classroom
This interactive presentation will explore digital assistants (e.g., Amazon Echo, Google Play) and their potential in the language class.   As voice recognition and artificial intelligence evolve quickly, the possible uses of these technologies as tools in aspects such as pronunciation, listening and research continues to evolve.   The session will briefly overview literature on voice recognition in language education and then primarily be a hands-on and interactive exploration of digital assistants.
Speakers
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Joe Dobson

Joe has been teaching languages for over 25 years.  He is a senior lecturer in EAP and TESOL at Thompson Rivers University.  His main areas of inquiry are educational technology and intercultural communication.
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Jack Massalski

Jack has been involved in teaching EAL, curriculum development, and teacher training for over 20 years.  He teaches EAP at Thompson Rivers University where he applies his passion for educational technology to developing online learning tools.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

1:40pm MDT

Using Comics as a Pedagogical Tool and Voice for Newcomers
Newcomers often struggle with language to integrate into Canadian society and to voice their own experiences.   In this presentation, I use narrative inquiry and postmodern perspectives to explore the ways in which comics, a pop-culture visual narrative medium, can be used to teach newcomers and help them to improve their reading and writing skills.   Comics created by both professionals and newcomers will be examined as texts for the development of skill-using activities.
 
Speakers
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Daniel Ling

Daniel Ling has taught ESL for ten years in both Canada and Malaysia.  He is a LINC Instructor, currently teaching CLB 3-4, and PBLA Lead at Calgary Immigrant Educational Society, where he has worked since 2012.

Saturday October 13, 2018 1:40pm - 2:40pm MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:40pm MDT

Nutrition Break: 2:40 - 2:55
Saturday October 13, 2018 2:40pm - 2:55pm MDT
TBA
  Nutrition Break

2:55pm MDT

Age, Education, Health, Social Locations, and Social Exclusion of Immigrant Women in Canada
Speakers
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Hongmei Tong

Dr. Hongmei Tong is an Assistant Professor of the School of Social Work, MacEwan University. Dr. Tong Received her Master of Law in Sociology from Fudan University, and Master of Social Work from The University of Hong Kong. After several years of teaching social work in Fudan University... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
10 Beaujolais 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Guest Speaker

2:55pm MDT

Academic Leaders in the Making: Writing Group Pedagogy in Non-Credit Courses for ESL Graduate Students
ESL graduate students may find that the offer of writing support and/or writing courses on campus does not meet their need to develop their research literacies and scholarly identities, essential to become integrated experts in their academic communities.   To fill this gap, our writing centre provides innovative non-credit courses that apply writing group pedagogy, helping participants master research/academic writing while including them in the design of the syllabus.   The presenter will discuss the implementation of this pedagogical model and related research study, demonstrating the model’s role in building ESL graduate students’ identities as leaders in their academic fields.
Speakers
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Silvia Sgaramella

Silvia Sgaramella is a PhD candidate in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies and a tutor/writing group facilitator at the University of Alberta's Centre for Writers.

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
16 Champagne 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Panel

2:55pm MDT

Can Studying Current Events Encourage Inclusion and Integration?
Have you ever encountered an extreme reaction from a learner when she was faced with an idea that didn’t match her preconceptions of a current affairs story?   We have.
This presentation will showcase some ideas of how to use current affairs through a variety of different forms of media to create a positive atmosphere of inclusion and integration in an academic focused classroom.  This panel will demonstrate how newspapers, online resources and other classroom current events materials can be implemented to ensure learners are able to effectively work together while broadening their understanding of Canada, Canadians and Canadian issues.


Speakers
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Ruby Hamm

Ruby Hamm is an instructor in the School of Global Access at Bow Valley College.  She enjoys working with an enthusiastic group of Youth in Transition TAE learners.
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Robert de Hoog

Bob de Hoog has been an instructor with the School of Global Access at Bow Valley College since 2014.  Currently, he teaches in the English for Academic Purposes program.
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Celia Logan

Celia Logan has been an ELL professional for many years with a variety of institutions.  She is currently teaching EAP at Bow Valley College to a cohort of dedicated learners.

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
12 Chablis 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Panel

2:55pm MDT

Getting ELLs to Write: Writing Workshop in the ESL Classroom
A workshop designed for supporting ELLs in their writing journey, learn hands-on techniques and activities for your ESL Classroom adapted from Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop.   The scaffolded writing workshop includes grammar, vocabulary and writing templates to inspire ELLs to find their voice.



Speakers
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Tracey Allan

Tracey Allan is a ESL/English teacher who has taught ESL both overseas and in Mexico.  She has been teaching with her "secret favourite population" (ELLs) for over 10 years in a variety of learning environments.  She has a Master's in Second Language Learning with the University... Read More →

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
6 Chianti 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Grammar Movement: Using Movement to Teach Grammar
The declaration “the act of moving is memory-friendly” often occur in literature about TPR.   The act of moving is also highly recommended for learners with trauma.   TPR’s emphasis is language acquisition and focuses on the essence of language experience.   What about form?   Can the act of moving benefit learners understanding of grammatical forms?   We think so.   In this workshop, some activities that incorporate learner generated materials and movement into grammar teaching will be explored.   Following this, participants will investigate ways to create more “grammar movements” for their classrooms.
Speakers
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Kim MacDonald

Kim MacDonald has been teaching ESL/EFL for the last 20 years in Korea and Canada.  She is currently working at Bow Valley College in the Youth in Transition Program.  
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Nilay Thomas

Nilay Thomas has been teaching ESL/EFL for more years that she is willing to count in Turkey and Canada.  She is currently working at Bow Valley College in the Youth in Transition Program.

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
5 Piesporter 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Join a Mini Edcamp: Make Your Own PD
An edcamp is a peer-led, participant-driven learning opportunity based on experience, not experts.  In this two-part session, we will first talk about the edcamp model of PD and then participants will use post-it notes to brainstorm topics they'd like to discuss.  During the break, the presenters will organize the post-its into themes.  Participants then choose the conversations they want to join.  Edcamps follow the rule of two feet:  if a conversation isn't meeting your needs, find another one.
Speakers
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Joanne Abramyk

Joanne Abramyk is a LINC instructor at NorQuest College where she models lifelong learning to her students.  
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Helena Ahn

Helena Ahn is a LINC instructor from NorQuest College where she ventures into a vast array of cultural experiences that has allowed her to grow professionally and globally.
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Bonnie Nicholas

Bonnie Nicholas M.Ed. (TESL) teaches at NorQuest College where she shares her love of learning and story with LINC students. 
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Krista Schwabl

Krista Schwabl has been an educator for over 26 years; she uses mindfulness practices in her life and her her classroom to promote resilience and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. 

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
15 Cognac 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Open Education Resources (OER) in EAP Instruction
The University of Lethbridge English Language Institute received funding from the university’s Teaching Centre to develop OER specific to our EAP Communication classes, focusing on Presentation and Academic Communication skills.   This workshop will begin with a presentation outlining our motivation for this project, the process we undertook, and a display of our final product - our OER website.   This will be followed with the facilitation of small group discussions answering questions surrounding the efficacy of using OER in EAP instruction.   We will conclude as a large group sharing our ideas and wrapping up with a Q&A session.
Speakers
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Jenny Bourne

Jenny (MA, B.Ed, BA) has worked in EAL/EAP instruction for over two decades, across four provinces and abroad.  She is excited to share the OER website she has recently collaborated on.
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Adriana Lima

With an MA in TESL form UBC, Adriana Lima has been teaching EAP for over 10 years, on site and on-line.  Recently, she has collaborated in developing an OER website.

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
9 Bordeaux 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
  Workshop

2:55pm MDT

Task-Based Assessment; Challenges and Opportunities
Task-based language teaching (TBLT) is an instructional approach predicated on authentic, meaningful language usage to promote acquisition.   Although the approach is theoretically supported by second language acquisition research (Ellis, 2003; Long, 2015), relatively few exemplars of its application or task-based assessments exist.   In this workshop, presenters will share their experiences and products from developing task-based materials and explore some of the challenges associated with task-based assessment.   Drawing on materials developed, presenters will explore with participants how challenges could be addressed and how task-based assessment could be applied in different contexts.
Speakers
KL

Kendra LaRocque

Kendra LaRocque is in her final year of a combined degree B.A./ B.Ed. at the University of Lethbridge, in French and Education Sciences.  She has previously taught in French Immersion.
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Greg Ogilvie

Greg Ogilvie is an Assistant professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Lethbridge.  He has worked as a teacher and teacher educator in Canada, Ukraine and Ethiopia.
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Camilla Terry

Camilla Terry will finish a combined (French) B.A./ B.Ed. at the University of Lethbridge in Spring 2019.  She has taught various elementary grades.  Her passions lie in music and language learning.

Saturday October 13, 2018 2:55pm - 3:55pm MDT
14 Medoc 17700-87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4V4
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