Presentation
Abstracts
John Ade
Pearson Longman
cindy.dodgion@pearson.com
Accelerating vocabulary: The on-ramp to academic
success
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00 WEST D
Publisher Session 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE
With
vocabulary being a key predictor of reading comprehension, systematic
vocabulary instruction is critical to move English language learners
forward. This session will explore how a
multi-tiered approach to teaching vocabulary offers the best opportunity to
equip learners with the skills they need for academic success.
Madeleine Adkins
International English Center, UCB
madeleine.adkins@colorado.edu
Exploring language ideologies with video
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00 WEST E
Paper 45 minutes AE, AL, BE, SE, IEP / HE
Language
ideologies (Schieffelin, Woolard, Kroskrity 1998) can have a major impact on
language acquisition, for better and for worse: they can attract or repel,
encourage or discourage, and even distract and confuse language learners. This
presentation will include an overview, hands-on activities using video clips,
and small group discussions. 
Myrna Ann Adkins
Spring Institute for Intercultural
Learning
maadkins@springinstitute.org
Understanding the
effects of trauma and torture in order to serve refugees better in class
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-3:15 CONIFER
Demonstration 105 minutes AE, GA
Burna Dunn
Spring Institute for Intercultural
Learning
bdunn@springinstitute.org
Brandy Kramer
Spring Institute for Intercultural
Learning
Sarah Schoentgen
Spring Institute for Intercultural
Learning
Barbara Sample
Spring Institute for Intercultural
Learning
bbsample@springinstitute.org
Trauma is inherent in the experience of refugee migration and resettlement. When teachers understand the nature and effects of trauma, they are better able to create lessons that assist their students in the adjustment process. This session will be in two parts. First, presenters will provide information about the effects of trauma, grief, and anxiety on learning and the challenges newcomers face as they learn English and move toward integration into their new lives. Second, presenters will describe a pilot ESL class offered at a center for survivors of torture and demonstrate classroom activities that address memory function, readiness to learn, and the ability to adjust to a new culture
Cheri Amrine
Fort Lupton Middle School, Weld Re-8
camrine@ftlupton.k12.co.us
Measuring the affective
filter: Guiding targeted change
Friday, November 13,
2009 2:30-3:15 PARKER
Paper 45 minutes AL, BE, EE,
SE, IEP / HE
Susan Holloway
Fort Lupton High School, Weld Re-8
sholloway@ftlupton.k12.co.us
Krashen
brought the Affective Filter to the forefront. The researchers of this
paper would like to continue and extend the professional conversation to include
how to measure it, and how such measurement can guide changes in the classroom
for the individual student, as well as the class as a whole.
Melissa Arnold
Oxford University Press
melissa.arnold@oup.com
Grammar as a writing
tool
Saturday, November 14,
2009 10:15-11:00 WEST A
Publisher 45 minutes
How
can we help learners apply their grammatical knowledge to their academic
writing? This hands-on demonstration
offers a highly practical approach to help advanced students synthesize their
extensive yet often abstract knowledge of grammar.
Melissa Arnold
Oxford University Press
melissa.arnold@oup.com
Increasing students'
active vocabulary with interactive white board
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-2:15 WEST A
Publisher 45 minutes
The
Oxford Picture Dictionary (2nd
edition) features two new exciting technology components: an interactive CD-ROM
for students and an interactive classroom presentation tool for teachers. See how students will increase their active
vocabulary in and out of the classroom.
Mary Louise Baez
Cambridge University Press
mbaez@cambridge.org
Ventures: Success for students, flexibility
for teachers
Friday, November 13,
2009 3:30-4:15 WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Come learn how Cambridge’s
standards-based, five-level Ventures
uses a wide array of components to encourage learner persistence and build
community. Our authors’ respect for
adult learners is exemplified by the relevant topics and systematic
skill-building, which lead to student success.
The program’s flexibility meets the varied needs of adult education
classrooms.
Mary Louise Baez
Cambridge University Press
mbaez@cambridge.org
Cambridge prepares
students for academic success
Saturday, November 14,
2009 1:30-2:15 WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Are you looking for texts to
prepare your students with academic skills?
Come learn about Academic
Encounters: The Natural World, Making
Connections: Intermediate, and the new Cambridge dictionaries. The presenter will highlight the key features
of each book, series, or dictionary, and involve the audience in short
activities.
Patricia Baker
Skyline High School
baker_patricia@stvrain.k12.co.us
Implementing an ESL
mentorship program
Saturday, November 14,
2009 11:15-12:00 SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes EE, PA, SE
Teddie Ryan
Skyline High School
ryan_teddie@stvrain.k12.co.us
This demonstration outlines implementation of a
mentorship program at Skyline High, the main objective being to promote success
for new ESL students. Former ESL students are matched with new ESL
students to mentor both academically and socially throughout the school year.
Presenters will discuss successes and failures and possible changes.
Jay Baugher
Universidad de la Canada, Oaxaca, Mx.
jay.baugher@usasalesconsulting.com
Teaching English in
Mexico
Saturday, November 14,
2009 1:30-2:15 GOLDEN
Demonstration 45 minutes IEP / HE, GA,
SE
Andrea Baugher
andrea.baugher@usasalesconsulting.com
If
you’ve ever dreamed of going to Mexico to teach English,
this is your chance to learn about the experience. The presenters went to a rural location in
Oaxaca State for six months to teach at a local university. Paperwork, safety,
travel, food preparation, housing, the students, narco-traficantes: they have
the straight scoop.
Nancy Berry
Intensive English Program, Colorado State
University
nancy.berry@colostate.edu
Creating integrated
skills projects using PhotoStory3
Friday, November 13,
2009 10:15-11:00 CONIFER
Demonstration 45 minutes CALL, GA, IEP
/ HE
Sharmini Gingras
Intensive English Program, Colorado State
University
sardonyx_77@hotmail.com
PhotoStory3
is an easy, free software program that students can use to create projects that
naturally integrate all skills and increase language fluency and accuracy.
Presenters will share examples of student-created PhotoStory3 projects
and actually create a PhotoStory3 project during the session. A handout
with step-by-step instructions will be provided.
Robert W. Blair
Brigham Young University
robertwblair@yahoo.com
Interactive art lessons
as teaching tools
Friday, November 13,
2009 3:30-4:15 PARKER
Demonstration 45 minutes EE, GA
Julia Blair
Brigham Young University
Teaching
EFL in China in 1980 with no textbook, the presenters created lesson plans
called “Art Lessons” in which students sketched dictated pictures that led to
rich discussion and imaginative story creation. In years since, we’ve
used “Art Lessons” to the delight of hundreds of students at various levels.
Dell Blair
dellblair@gmail.com
Tapping the gift
children have for language
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-2:15 WEST D
Demonstration 45 minutes AL, BE, EE
This
is a demonstration/lecture showing materials and media developed for bilingual
curricula to take level zero students to marginal competence. Using music,
dance, illustrations, stories, and hands-on activities, the teacher guides the
students into understanding and producing the target language.
.
Anne Bliss
University of Colorado Boulder
anne.bliss@gmail.com
Globalization: World
English
Friday, October 13,
2009 9:15-10:00 PARKER
Paper 45 minutes AE, GA, IEP /
HE
This
presentation discusses the role of English as a world language and why certain
features, e.g., word order, inflection, and number and sounds of vowels, enable
many language groups to use English for international and interlingual
communication. Related features of
various "ishes" (Spanglish, Chinglish) will also be discussed.
Kathy Bougher
University of Colorado Denver, Denver
Public Schools, Coloradans for Immigrant Rights
kathybougher@hotmail.com
Immigration issues for
educators
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-3:15 CHERRY-PLUM
Panel 105 minutes GA
LeeAnn Gott
Aurora Public Schools, Coloradans for
Immigrant Rights
lgott88@msn.com
Jordan Garcia
Coloradans for Immigrant Rights, American
Friends Service Committee
jgarcia@afsc.org
Immigration
is a complicated, volatile issue that impacts students, families, and
educators. Presenters will facilitate an immigration history timeline
activity and a discussion on current proposals for immigration reform.
Discussion will include implications for schools and families.
Presenters will provide information on resources for teaching immigration
topics in the classroom.
Kat Bradley-Bennett
St. Vrain Valley Adult Education / Northern Colorado Professional Development
Center
bennett_katharine@stvrain.k12.co.us
Task-based listening
techniques for adult ESL
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-3:15 EVERGREEN
Workshop 105 minutes AE
This
hands-on workshop will introduce ways to use task-based listening as a warm-up
activity, a means of formal and informal assessments, and to provide students
at any level the opportunity to engage in an activity and demonstrate
comprehension without the stress of oral or written production.
Barbara Schuman Brekus
Community College of Denver
barbara@vark.us
Adapting the Sheltered
Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) Model to the ESL lab
Friday, November 13,
2009 11:15-12:00 PARKER
Demonstration 45 minutes AE, AL, IEP /
HE
Muge Sen-Gucuk
Community College of Denver
mugsen@hotmail.com
The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
Method (SIOP) is very effective with second language learners.
However, because of its emphasis on planning and building background, it
needs modification for use in the Learning Lab. This presentation
discusses modifications and demonstrates SIOP techniques used in the Community
College of Denver ESL Lab.
John Brezinsky
Pearson Longman
cindy.dodgion@pearson.com
Academic preparation:
Language, critical thinking, online learning
Friday, November 13,
2009 2:30-3:15 WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE
Integrating
language skills, grammar, and vocabulary into a comprehensive ESOL program
including engaging content, critical thinking, and an online component is a
significant challenge. The presenter describes one such program, the third
edition of the NorthStar series.
Paula Brown
CTB/McGraw-Hill
paula_e_brown@ctb.com
The Colorado "No
Surprises" language proficiency model
Friday, November 13,
2009 3:30-4:15 WEST E
Publisher Session 45 minutes BE, EE, SE,
GA, IEP / HE
Enrique Pilleux
CTB/McGraw-Hill
enrique_pilleux@ctb.com
Anne Ramirez
Weld County School District RE-6
annramirez@greeleyschools.com
The
Colorado “No Surprises” Model provides educators with a clear understanding of
student language proficiency. Join CTB/McGraw-Hill and Anne Ramirez from
Weld County School District in Greeley to determine how the LAS Links Benchmark Assessments can be
used to track the progress of English language learners throughout the school
year.
Dieter Bruhn
One World Training
dbruhn@oneworldtraining.com
Techniques for teaching
beginners
Friday, November 13,
2009 3:30-4:15 CHERRY-PLUM
Demonstration 45 minutes AE, EE, SE
In
this lively and interactive demonstration, the presenter will model techniques
and activities for teaching beginners.
Audience members will be put into the role of beginning language
learners and will take part in a mini lesson conducted completely in Thai.
A discussion will follow, and detailed handouts will be provided.
Carolyn Burtner
Rigby
carolyn.burtner@hmhpub.com
On Our Way to English
(New 2010 Edition)
Friday, November 13,
2009 10:15-11:00 WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes
The
new 2010 edition of On Our Way to English
will be introduced. The program is a
truly comprehensive program for English language learners that focuses on
language, literacy, and content. Based
on scientifically proven and effective research, On Our Way to English assures that ELL students will learn to read
and write as effectively as their English-speaking peers.
Shirlaine Castellino
Spring International Language Center
shirlaine.castellino@arapahoe.edu
The beauty of reading
circles
Saturday, November 14,
2009 1:30-2:15 BOULDER
Demonstration 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE
If
you haven't heard of "reading circles,” this is the session for you.
The presenter aims to show how effective reading circles are at
empowering students and developing responsibility and teamwork. Participants will go through the process
themselves to understand how it works, especially in an advanced level reading
class.
Ranee Cervania
Community College of Denver
ranee.cervania@ccd.edu
Infusing critical
thinking skills into your curriculum
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-2:15 GOLDEN
Demonstration 45 minutes AE, AL, GA
Research
has shown that many of our students lack ‘higher-order’ or critical thinking
skills. Clement and Lockhead (1980) claim that teachers focus on the
“what” (content) rather than the “how to” (thinking process). Participants
will experience first-hand how to infuse critical thinking skills in a lesson
on sequencing.
Cheng-Kan Chen
University of Northern Colorado
christine2c@hotmail.com
Exploring Taiwanese
students' perspectives toward academic English
Friday, November 13,
2009 2:30-3:15 WEST D
Paper 45 minutes AE, Be, IEP /
HE
This
paper attempts to explore Taiwanese students’ perspectives toward academic
English in American higher education by employing a narrative inquiry
methodology. Four participants tell their stories about their previous English
language learning experiences and language difficulties they encountered in the
United States. Major findings and implications will be discussed.
Marilee Cloonan
Ralston Public Schools
marilee_cloonan@ralstonschools.org
Latinas empowered:
Group exploration within the school
setting
Saturday, November 14,
2009 11:15-12:00 WEST D
Demonstration 45 minutes AL, BE, SE
Stacy Athow
Ralston High School
stacy_athow@ralstonschools.org
This
presentation will demonstrate how Latina high school students engage in
interactive examination of beliefs and experiences regarding
educational/social/familial matters. Cultural context underlies discussion
supporting the leadership of the group itself. The group culminates in
career goals exploration and post-secondary planning. Framework, outline, and
example discussions will be provided.
Beth Cloven
Intensive English Program, Colorado State
University
beth.cloven@colostate.edu
Making the most of
conversation partners
Friday, November 13,
2009 1:30-2:15 WEST E
Demonstration 45 minutes GA, IEP / HE
Having conversation partners in your classroom is a
great opportunity for students; however, sometimes both students and
conversation partners need guidance to help them interact successfully.
The presenter will give suggestions for finding partners and designing
effective activities, and discuss benefits and things to consider when working
with conversation partners.
Anita Cooper
Educational Consultant
cooper_anita@yahoo.com
Content area reading
for struggling/unchallenged learners
Saturday, November 14,
2009 1:30-3:15 WEST D
Workshop 105 minutes AL, EE, SE
Sarah Austin
University of Colorado Denver, New
America School
knepaustin@msn.com
Two
workshop sessions: Ongoing Assessment and Independent Work Levels (1), and
Centers, how to develop self-access centers, set up and effectively use in the
Secondary Classroom (2). Participants will have time for practice with
practical ideas, and with renewed knowledge and self-confidence effectively
meet the needs of challenging populations.
Lindy Crawford
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
mcrawfor@uccs.edu
Meeting the needs of
secondary ELLs in math
Friday, November 13,
2009 9:15-10:00 CONIFER
Demonstration 45 minutes BE, EE, SE,
GA
Barbara Freeman
Digital Directions International
helpprogram@comcast.net
In
this session the presenters will demonstrate the various features of an innovative,
web-based supplemental mathematics program designed for middle school English
language learners. The program, HELP Math, presents middle school mathematics
content via sheltered instruction techniques coupled with Spanish support. HELP
Math has been researched extensively and has demonstrated success.
Debra Daise
University of Colorado Boulder
daise@colorado.edu
Re-imagining
vocabulary: A triathlon of activities
Saturday, November 14,
2009 11:15-12:00 CHERRY-PLUM
Demonstration 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE
Charl Norloff
University of Colorado Boulder
norloff@colorado.edu
Ruth Moore
University of Colorado Boulder
Ruth.Moore@colorado.edu
We
re-imagine our approaches to vocabulary development in this demonstration by
presenting a triathlon of activities to help students finish with the
vocabulary they need. We dive in with activities to introduce vocabulary, spin
off with activities to reinforce the vocabulary, and run with activities to use
the vocabulary.
Connie Davis
St. Vrain School District
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us
Multicultural classrooms
and cross-cultural communication
Saturday, November 14,
2009 10:15-12:00 PARKER
Workshop 105 minutes AE, GA
.
As teachers, we interact
closely with students and family members from a variety of cultures. In this
timely and interactive session, participants will discuss scenarios and
situations involving cross-cultural communication (CCC), develop a broader
awareness of cross-cultural experiences, and take home some tips, strategies,
and resources for successful CCC.
Christine Deines
Colorado Department of Education
deines_c@cde.state.co.us
Language learners and
diversity resources at your local library
Friday, November 13,
2009 11:15-12:00 SPRUCE
Paper 45 minutes AE, Be, EE,
PA, GA, IEP / HE
Cindy McFadden
Arapahe Library District
cmcfadden@ald.lib.co.us
Warren Taylor
University of Colorado Denver
taylorwg@comcast.net
The
library as both a curriculum and a vast community resource will enable students
to become more connected with their community, U.S. culture, and customs, as
well as provide them with the tools necessary to succeed in the U.S. as future
citizens. The library is a perfect resource for all English language
learners. Best of all, it's FREE!
Come find out about all the great ways your local library can enhance
your ELA classrooms, learn library curriculum, and even find out about English
classes offered at your local library!
Ruby Eichenour
Community College of Aurora
ruby.eichenour@ccaurora.edu
Beyond Hangman:
Effective, meaningful vocabulary practice activities
Saturday, November 14,
2009 1:30-3:15 EVERGREEN
Workshop 105 minutes AE, GA, IEP /
HE
How
do we use the classroom to help students get the 12 meaningful encounters
necessary to integrate new vocabulary? In this workshop participants will
engage in various rich, fun, interactive vocabulary practice games, and will
leave with a plan for making their classroom vocabulary instruction more
dynamic and effective.
Anna Fichman
University of Utah
a.fichman@utah.edu
Integrating poster
presentations in ESL writing classes
Friday, November 13,
2009 9:15-10:00 WEST C
Demonstration 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE
Teaching
academic writing does not have to be tedious and unexciting. The presenter will
show how engaging students in research projects and poster presentations
related to their interests can motivate them to get involved in class
activities and enhance their writing.
Anna Fichman
University of Utah
a.fichman@utah.edu
Virtual campus: Email requests by ELLs
Friday, November 13,
2009 3:30-4:15 CONIFER
Paper
45 minutes AE, CALL, IEP
/ HE
International
students using email to communicate with their professors face a double
challenge: lack of adequate linguistic skills, and unfamiliarity with the rules
of netiquette. This paper investigates how NNS, in comparison with NS,
formulate email requests and use standard email elements (title, greeting) in
electronic messages to academic instructors.
Rebecca Fisher
Spring International Language Center
(Arapahoe Campus)
r.fisher@spring.edu
Challenges and
solutions for pre-university Libyan students
Saturday, November 14,
2009 11:15-12:00 BOULDER
Paper 45 minutes IEP / HE
Heidi Peterson
Spring International Language Center
(Arapahoe Campus)
heidi.p@spring.edu
Nasser Bireni
President of the Libyan Students Union,
University of Colorado Denver
Karen Barker
Spring International Language Center
(Auraria Campus)
karen.barker@spring.edu
The
cumulative effect of being a Libyan student in Colorado over the age of 30 with
limited English proficiency on a governmental scholarship complicates admission
to U.S. universities. Through student videos and discussion, the panel
will detail statistics and the unique trials and successes of Libyan students.
Barbara Flocke
International English Center, University
of Colorado Boulder
flocke@colorado.edu
The greening of an IEP
curriculum
Friday, November 13,
2009 10:15-11:00 BOULDER
Demonstration 45 minutes IEP / HE
Susan Fouts
International English Center, University
of Colorado Boulder
fouts@colorado.edu
Sustainability
-- the ability of humans to live in harmony with their environment -- is an
essential concept today. Presenters will demonstrate the elements of a
sustainable practices curriculum created at their IEP. Ideas for future
curriculum development geared to business practice and across the four skills
areas will also be presented.
Keith Folse
University of Central Florida
keith.folse@gmail.com
Great Writing: Less
grading, smarter grammar, more vocabulary
Saturday, November 14,
2009 10:15-11:00 BOULDER
Demonstration 45 minutes SE, IEP / HE,
GA
An author of the brand-new
edition of the five books in the Great
Writing Series will explain how teachers can and should use activities that
require less teacher grading, include a smarter selection of grammar, and
promote more vocabulary learning as they help
ELLs improve their composition skills.
.
Dr. Elizabeth Franklin
University of Northern Colorado
elizabeth.franklin@unco.edu
Strategies for teaching
award-winning Latino books
Friday, November 13,
2009 2:30-3:15 SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes BE, EE, GA
Dr. Maria Lopez
University of Northern Colorado
maria.lopez@unco.edu
This session acquaints TESL
K-12 teachers with four authentic award-winning Latino children’s literature
books. Participants will also learn eight key strategies for
teaching academic vocabulary development, comprehension, and critical thinking
to the English learners reading these books.
Kathy Gamble
Front Range
Community College, Boulder County Campus
kathy.gamble@frontrange.edu
Are you listening? Podcasts for ESL
students
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-11:00
WEST D
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA, IEP / HE
Helen Nielsen
Front Range
Community College
helen.nielsen@frontrange.edu
Jim Piccolini
Front Range
Community College
jim.picolini@frontrange.edu
How can instructors use
podcasts to supplement classroom instruction? We will share examples of
instructor-created audio and video mini-lessons in grammar, pronunciation,
listening, reading, and authentic listening activities designed to assist ESL
students transitioning to college degree programs. Suggestions for
implementation will be included.
Leslie Grant
University
of Colorado Colorado Springs
lgrant@uccs.edu
Podcasts and vodcasts for teacher training
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:30-3:15
GOLDEN
Demonstration 45 minutes
AL, GA, IEP / HE
Yvonne Bogard
Regis
University
ybogard@regis.edu
Adding a podcast or vodcast
(video podcast) to an online course makes content easier—and more interesting—to
deliver online. The presenters demonstrate podcasts and vodcasts so that
participants understand both the steps and benefits of this technology.
Participants will leave with instructions for creating their own podcasts
and vodcasts.
Krassin Gueorguiev
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
kgueorguiev@spring
Institute.org
The bus to Mogadishu
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
WEST B
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE
Burna Dunn
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bdunn@springinstitute.org
What information do refugees
need to integrate into American society? This interactive session will look
at the issue of overseas and stateside cultural orientation and draw from the
Spring Institute's current cultural orientation curriculum to demonstrate
activities to help newly arrived refugees navigate their new homeland.
Gretchen Hack
Community
College of Denver
gretchen.hack@ccd.edu
What?! My paper's not perfect?!
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
GOLDEN
Discussion 45 minutes
AL, SE, IEP / HE
How do ELL students recognize errors in their
writing? Students say they want both
classroom instruction and individual help, but what’s their
effectiveness? Discussion will
center on action research with community college advanced composition students. Surveys of three terms of students and
experimentation with input processing will inform our reflection.
Kyla Hammond
University
of Colorado Colorado Springs
kyla.hammond@ccsu.edu
ESL as the cornerstone for higher education global initiatives
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
WEST D
Paper 45 minutes
IEP / HE, GTA, PA
Anthony Shull
University
of Colorado Colorado Springs
ashull@uccs.edu
Debby Jennings
University
of Colorado Colorado Springs
djenning@uccs.edu
ESL is a vital component for
internationalizing a university. Within an international framework, ESL
programs are an important educational tool for emphasizing the value of
diversity, providing exposure to other cultures, and building inclusiveness,
and are the cornerstone of the new Office of Global Programs at University of
Colorado Colorado Springs.
Dana Harper
Emily
Griffith Opportunity School
d.harper10@gmail.com
Translating the TOEFL into classroom activities
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-11:00
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
This presentation will demonstrate practical
activities to teach some of the more difficult aspects of the TOEFL.
These aspects include inserting sentences, paraphrasing, recognizing a
good paraphrase, integrating reading and speaking for either writing or
speaking, recognizing negative factual information, and taking notes.
Jill Haver
Hunters
Glen & Prairie Hills Elementary Schools, Adams 12
jill.haver@adams12.org
Engaging ELLs with iPods
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-3:15
CHERRY-PLUM
Workshop 105 minutes
EE, SE, GA
Alicia Estis
Coronado
Hills Elementary
alicia.estis@adams12.org
Shelley Stetler
Adams 12
Five Star Schools
shelley.stetler@adams12.org
Julie Bowline
Adams 12
Five Star Schools
julie.bowline@adams12.org
Adams 12 School District
conducted a pilot project in 2008/09 where four ESL teachers sent home iPods
with elementary students to increase their listening and reading time at home.
Teachers were very pleased with the results and will expand the program
in 2009/10. The presenters will share the program design, implementation,
successes, and lessons.
Scott Hedblom
Denver
Public Schools
scott_hedblom@dpsk12.org
A novel idea
Friday, November 13, 2009 3:30-4:15
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
This presentation will
introduce classic literature in an adult education reading class through graded
readers. Students learn the basic
elements of literature, i.e., setting, plot, conflict, characters, and theme,
and how these elements are essential in discussions and/or summaries of novels,
short stories, play and movies.
Andrea Heyman
Front Range
Community College
dickh@verinet.com
Teaching pronunciation in the adult ESL classroom
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:30-4:15
BOULDER
Workshop 105 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
This workshop will take the
participant through the process of integrating pronunciation within their
existing classes, as well as setting up a specific pronunciation curriculum. How to teach pronunciation, as well as
several activities, will be presented in a sequential fashion to help the
teacher organize his/her lesson plans.
Jeanne Hind
Spring
International Language Center
auraria@spring.edu
International enrollment management: IEPs and what it means
Friday, November 13, 2009 3:30-4:15
EVERGREEN
Discussion 45 minutes
PA. IEP / HE
Margie Gough
Intensive
English Program, Colorado State University
margaret.gough@colostate.edu
Intensive English programs
must deal with fluctuations in student numbers. These impact the entire
program: administrators, staff, teachers, and students. International
enrollment management is the trend, but programs are not clear on what this
means. This session looks at enrollment trends and introduces the issues
and ways we manage enrollments.
Carol Johnson
carol.johnson@renlearn.com
Math: It's not all numbers
Friday, November 13, 2009 3:30-4:15
GOLDEN
Demonstration 45 minutes
AL, CALL, EE
Most educators recognize the
relationship between language proficiency and achievement in text-heavy content
areas such as language arts and social studies. What is not so obvious and
therefore less understood is how language proficiency affects learning math.
This session is a demonstration of the affect of English proficiency on math.
Pat Johnson
ESL
Language Centers
pjohnson@els.edu
Trends and practices in Chinese student acculturation
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-12:00
WEST C
Workshop 105 minutes
GA, IEP / HE
Andrea Feldman
University
of Colorado Boulder
feldman@colorado.edu
Chinese students are
studying at a variety of U.S. institutions in increasing numbers. What are their
goals and how should institutions, teachers, administrators, and advisors take
into account the “Chinese” and “American” cultures to help students achieve
them? We will present contemporary
insights and develop strategies for bridging cultures successfully.
Stephanie Johnson
Lewis
Palmer School District
sjohnson@lewispalmer.org
Knock, knock, who's there? A high
school Non-English Proficient student (NEP)
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00
EVERGREEN
Discussion 45 minutes
PA, SE, GA
Lisa Hatfield
Lewis
Palmer High School
lhatfield@lewispalmer.org
What do you do when you come
to work one morning and someone knocks on your high school classroom door with
a brand new non-English speaking student? This discussion is centered on our
anecdotal revelations, teaching philosophies, and no-kidding strategies for
fire hose language acquisition while striving for meaningful learning.
Cayenna Johnson
Emily
Griffith Opportunity School
cayenna_johnson@dpsk12.org
Improvisational storytelling
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00
CHERRY-PLUM
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, BE, IEP / HE
Love triangles, revenge, and
misunderstandings are not only the building blocks of smutty TV. They are also the makings of an
ABsolutely-FABulous ESL class. During
this demonstration participants will create a story together using Total
Physical Response (TPR), pictures, and improvisational acting. Then
everyone will leave with a step-by-step handout to do it on their own.
Donna Kapp
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
donnajkapp@gmail.com
Reading to write well
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-2:15
WEST B
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
Teach writing by teaching
reading. Not only will your students
improve their writing, but reading like a writer can enhance your students'
vocabulary, understanding of grammar, and literary elements, critical thinking
skills, and much more. Discussion of
genres, suggested texts, writing prompts, and extension activities will be
included.
Evelyn Kaye
Front Range
Community College, Longmont
epkaye@msn.com
Fun field trips for adult ESL students
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-2:15
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes AE, AL, GA
Nadeen Lester
Front Range
Community College, Longmont
Field trips for adult ESL
students can be to art museums, businesses, and libraries. These will be
memorable educational experiences which enhance and enrich students' knowledge
of English. Practical information will
focus on pre-trip preparation, trip ideas, and follow-up activities.
Laura Keiser
G. Stanley
Hall Elementary, Papillion-LaVista School District
lkeiser@paplv.esu3.org
Unpacking content material for English language learners
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST D
Paper 45 minutes
EE, SE, IEP / HE
Lora Vokoun
Parkview
Heights Elementary, Papillion-LaVista School District
lvokoun@paplv.esu3.org
Whether attempting to make
content comprehensible in the classroom, at grade level, or at the district
level, the same strategies apply: analyzing the learning target, tiering
vocabulary, identifying critical language and thinking skills, and
differentiating activities for beginning and intermediate language level
students.
Amelia Koopmann
Green
Mountain Elementary, Jeffco Public Schools
ameliakoopman@hotmail.com
Anchor charts make learning and thinking visible
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:30-4:15
WEST C
Workshop 105 minutes
EE
Suanne Hawley
Green
Mountain Elementary, Jeffco
shawley@jeffco.k12.co.us
What are anchor charts? How are they used to enhance literacy
learning in a meaningful and purposeful way across different content
areas? See real classroom examples and
learn management strategies for making anchor charts useful for ALL students.
Juli Lamb
Spring
International English Center
jl80303@gmail.com
Writing prompts that will engage your students
Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:15-12:00
EVERGREEN
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
Are your students tired of
writing about the same old topics? This hands-on session presents fresh
new writing prompts and teaching techniques that encourage students to truly
express themselves in their writing. Attendees of this session will leave
with ideas and reproducibles to use in their next class.
Sue Lavin
Pro Lingua
Associates
info@ProLinguaAssociates.com
Building a life together in the U.S.
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Pro Lingua’s new book Trials and Errors follows the life of a young couple. Ann returns to the U.S. with JD, a husband
from another culture. His English needs
work, and he needs work. The students
listen, read, discuss, and role play their trials and correct JD’s errors.
Dianne Lefly
Colorado
Department of Education
lefly_d@cde.state.co.us
English learners on the road to proficiency
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
PARKER
Paper 45 minutes
EE, PA, SE
Two related studies of ELL
students are presented: 1) a matched cohort analysis of the relationship
between the Colorado English Language Acquisition (CELA) assessment and the
Colorado Student Achievement Program (CSAP) for ELLs, and 2) what the Colorado
Growth Model tells us about Colorado’s English language learners.
Ardith Loustalet
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us
Great graphic organizers for better writing
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
WEST C
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
The CASAS Functional Writing
Assessment (FWA) now verifies progress for adult learners at all intermediate
and advanced ESL levels in Colorado. This presentation will inspire
teachers to help learners at all levels use the visual and kinesthetic power of
graphic organizers to improve their writing and their FWA scores.
Ardith Loustalet
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us
Ramp up classroom quality with volunteers
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
GOLDEN
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
Greater demand for adult ESL
may be in the air, but budgets don’t support expanded staffing.
Thankfully, nationwide trends toward volunteerism can help programs by
putting community members to work as classroom aides. It’s easy to
recruit, train, and benefit from their services. This presentation
suggests how to do it.
Jesse Markow
WIDA
Consortium, Wisconsin Center for Educational Research, University of
Wisconsin-Madison
markow@wisc.edu
Starting from CAN DO!
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-12:00
JEFFERSON
Workshop 105 minutes
AL, EE, SE
Learn how to use existing
ELL knowledge and skills as a foundation for student academic language and
academic achievement through the CAN-DO Descriptors, developed from the WIDA
ELP Standards (the basis for TESOL Standards), in this interactive workshop.
Tamara Milbourn
International
English Center, UCB
milbourn@colorado.edu
TOEFL vs. IELTS: What's the difference
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
CHERRY-PLUM
Discussion 45 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
This past year, a surge in
students taking the IELTS to get into institutions of higher learning occurred
in Colorado. This presentation’s objective is to open a discussion
about the IELTS, the TOEFL, and what action ESL educators might need to take in
their programs to address this change.
Jane C. Miller
Colorado
Department of Education
miller_j@cde.state.co.us
Adult immigrants improve English through U.S.A. Learns website
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
EVERGREEN
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
Kay Elder
McLain Community
High School
kayelder@earthlink.net
Sara Hamilton
Intergenerational
Learning Center
smhamilt@adams14.org
Brandy Kramer
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
brandy.kramer@msn.com
The new U.S.A. Learns
website for immigrant adults teaches English through videos and practice
activities. The three co-presenters describe their experiences
using U.S.A. Learns with adult learners from Low Beginning to High
Intermediate, with fluent technology users and rank beginners, through
independent study, computer labs, and whole group presentation using
SmartBoards.
David Mindock
University
of Denver
dmindock@du.edu
From book to book club: Extensive reading strategies in the IEP
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-11:00
PARKER
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, SE, IEP / HE
Kate Price
University
of Denver
kprice@du.edu
Michelle Kryda Friedman
University
of Denver
michelle.friedman@du.edu
Lisa Wexler
University
of Denver
lisa.wexler@du
The presenters will outline
the progression of the extensive reading program at the University of Denver's
English Language Center to a student-managed book club format. Book Club is an informal, relaxed,
communicative activity that is completely student-centered and student-driven.
Pierre Montagano
McGraw
-Hill
shawntel_schmitt@mcgraw-hill.com
How technology is changing textbook publishing
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-11:00
WEST E
Publisher Session 45 minutes
The presenter
will explore how robust digital platforms are reshaping ESL textbook
publishing. Specific attention will be
paid to how the next generation has abandoned print media and is more
comfortable with online environments.
Using different multimedia programs, the presenter will show how
McGraw-Hill is adapting to the transformation.
Pierre Montagano
McGraw
-Hill
shawntel_schmitt@mcgraw-hill.com
Grammar Form and Function (2nd Edition)
Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST A
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Grammar Form and Function, Second
Edition, is a three-level grammar series with new Quia e-Workbooks. Grammar
Form and Function’s striking full-color photos bring grammar to life,
providing a visual context for learning and retaining new grammar. This new edition integrates academic reading
and listening skill development for student success.
Christine Muldoon
National
Geographic/Hampton-Brown
cmuldoon4@msn.com
Inside from Hampton-Brown/National Geographic
Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST D
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Step Inside and discover the power of reading, writing, and language
instruction working together to move middle school English learners and
striving readers to grade-level performance.
The program includes the following: complete standards coverage to
promote achievement, compelling content to inspire, strategies for language
development, focused instruction to accelerate growth, and built-in assessment
to ensure success.
Christine Muldoon
National
Geographic/Hampton-Brown
cmuldoon4@msn.com
Hampton-Brown’s Edge: Reading,
writing, and language
Friday, November 13, 2009 2:30-3:15
WEST E
Publisher Session 45 minutes
The presenter will introduce
Hampton-Brown’s Edge: Reading Writing,
and Language for high school striving readers and English learners. Learn about the series that is motivating and
relevant, systematic and focused, standards-based and teacher-friendly, with
built-in professional development.
Anita Mumm
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
amumm@yahoo.com
Creative writing for ESL Students
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-3:15
WEST C
Workshop 105 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
The workshop will focus on
ways to use creative writing to enhance ESL students' learning in either an IEP
or adult education setting. The presenter will outline a possible curriculum
and demonstrate sample activities based on the three major literary genres:
fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.
Najiya Musbah
University
of Colorado Denver
najiya.musbah@email.ucdenver.edu
Arabic interference into oral and written English: Observation and
diagnosis
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
SPRUCE
Paper 45 minutes
BE, IEP / HE
In this experimental study
on a group of ESL Libyan learners, the objective was to find out the typical
mistakes those students tend to make in the area of oral and written English.
It also gives some ideas to ESL teachers to better assist this group of
students.
Dr. Mary Nance
Colorado
Baptist General Convention
jomanance@peoplepc.com
Using reader response translates into academic success
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
WEST E
Paper 45 minutes
AE, SE, IEP / HE
How can students with low
reading interest and ability become achievers in higher education? From
her doctoral research, the presenter will describe how the Reader Response
Approach helped her students to quickly read higher texts and to enjoy reading,
writing, and discussion assignments.
Sally Nathenson-Mejia
University
of Colorado Denver
sally.nathenson@cudenver.edu
Growth through two languages: 3rd / 4th grades
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-2:15
CONIFER
Demonstration 45 minutes
AL, BE, EE
Maria Uribe
Denver
Public Schools
maria_uribe@dpsk12.org
Academic growth is taking
place through two languages as these third and fourth grade teachers make
decisions for using both Spanish and English. We will demonstrate the
classrooms’ daily organization and instruction, and how this evolves throughout
the year, based on students’ growing language and academic proficiencies.
Sally Nathenson-Mejia
University
of Colorado Denver
sally.nathenson@cudenver.edu
RtI for ELLs: School-wide language proficiency model
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes
BE, EE. PA
Maria Uribe
Denver
Public Schools
This presentation
demonstrates two year growth of ELLs’
reading
proficiency in an urban elementary school. We describe the school-wide RtI
program organized by language and reading proficiency and how the program uses
collaborative decision-making and strategic language and literacy instruction
to address the needs of all students in the school
Linnea Nelson
Littleton
Public Schools
lnelson@lps.k12.co.us
Co-teaching ELA students
Friday, November 13, 2009 9:15-10:00
BOULDER
Discussion 45 minutes
EE, GA
Chelsea Barger
Littleton
Public Schools
Sandi Mascio
Littleton
Public Schools
Learn
about using co-teaching strategies with English language learners, specifically
in a primary setting. Discussion topics include co-teaching methods,
content-specific techniques, and daily routines.
Helen Nielsen
Front Range
Community College, Boulder County Campus
helen.nielsen@frontrange.edu
Beyond conversation classes
Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST E
Demonstration 45 minutes
IEP / HE, PA
Do your advanced-level ESL
students need to be challenged beyond conversation classes? The presenter
created and implemented the curriculum for an ESL public speaking class for
this exact reason. Come hear how and what is taught, and how your program
can do the same.
Dana Plewka
Denver Post
dplewka@denverpost.com
Information literate students
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00
WEST C
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Free access to digital Denver Post makes research and current
events easy and fun. Translate articles
to more than 50 languages. Students can listen
to the stories read aloud while they read along. Engage students to think critically and make
inferences.
William Pulford
Spring
International Language Center
andy.p@spring.edu
Encouraging conversation
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
WEST E
Demonstration 45 minutes
GA, SE, IEP / HE
Heidi Peterson
Spring
International Language Center
nickypooh62.yahoo
While students often have
the linguistic skills to handle conversations, they often do not possess the cultural
skills for successful conversations.
Presenters will define the challenges and demonstrate techniques that
have aided students in acquiring the skills for successful two-way
interactions. Video, sample activities, and suggestions for implementation
will be included.
Carol Raftis
Newark
Board of Education
Creative ESL gardening communities: Sowing seeds of learning
Friday, November 13, 2009 3:30-4:15
WEST D
Workshop 45 minutes
AE, BE, EE
Through a combination of
Powerpoint-based discussions and hands-on activities, teachers will be provided
with ideas for gardening with their students. We’ll cover multidisciplinary
lessons through gardening, including math, social studies, literacy and
science. Finally, we’ll discuss beginning a garden at your school, funding and
donations, as well as a little horticultural how-to.
Lia Ridley
Place
Bridge Academy, Denver Public Schools
liaridley@comcast.net
Accountable talk within cooperative structure
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-12:00
GOLDEN
Workshop 105 minutes
BE, EE, SE
Participants will experience
and discuss how to create norms and skills of accountable talk, what it looks
like in the classroom, the challenges, and ways of overcoming them. We will define
accountable talk in our own words. Accountable Talk Moves and Prompts will be
provided.
Elizabeth Rogers
St. Vrain
Valley Adult Education
bhrogers@greenspeedisp.net
Four steps to improving Functional Writing Assessment performance
Saturday, November 14, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST C
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE
Interested in a four-step
process for improving performance of advanced adult ESL students on the CASAS
Functional Writing Assessment? The
presenter will detail activities to improve content, organization and word choice.
A handout will be provided detailing each activity and including samples.
Tom Rohrbach
Spring
International Language Center
rom@spring.edu
The WebRoom - An excellent portal website for ESL
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-2:15
PARKER
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, CALL, IEP / HE
Learn about the Spring
International Language Center WebROOM, one of the most useful portal websites on
the Internet for ESL learners and teachers, with hundreds of quality links.
See what the WebRoom has to offer you and your students, and get ideas
for creating an ESL portal for your school.
Maureen E. Rudy
McLain
Community High School, Jeffco School District, Catholic Charities
rumgaf@aol.com
Focusing on current events with ESL students
Saturday, November 14, 2009 1:30-2:15
WEST E
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
Given the richness of
current events, how can ESL instructors utilize them as relevant and applicable
teaching tools? In this session, discover new ways to engage students in
query activities, incorporate cooperative learning strategies in the classroom,
and provide concrete methods to link global issues with a student's own
community.
Barbara Sample
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bbsample@springinstitute.org
Refugee women's health care
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:15-12:00
CONIFER
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, AL, GA
Burna Dunn
Spring
Institute for Intercultural Learning
bdunn@springinstitute.org
Refugee women are at higher
risk for critical chronic diseases. How can ESL lessons best educate learners
about the effectiveness of prevention, early detection, and routine access to
health care? This session will demonstrate strategies for dealing proactively
with cervical cancer and cardiovascular health in an ESL classroom.
Tom Schroeder
Utah State
University
tom.schroeder@usu.edu
Native speakers in the ESL classroom
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
Poster Area
Poster session 45 minutes
AE, GA, IEP / HE
Native speaking partners in
communicative classrooms are seen by students as beneficial for practice.
How this time is structured can increase the range of learning
possibilities.
Using native
speakers as peers in group work, as models of pragmatics, as well as linguistic
and cultural resources can maximize the use of such partners.
Tom Schroeder
Utah State
University
tom.schroeder@usu.edu
Recent films with classroom application
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:15-12:00
BOULDER
Discussion 45 minutes
AE, SE, IEP / HE
This discussion will focus
on the classroom application of this year's movies. From "Slumdog
Millionaire" to “The Reader" from "Waltz with Bashir" to
"Milk," there is a wealth of topical material. Particular emphasis
will be on the undocumented experience in the "Visitor" and the
International student experience in "Dark Matter.”
Bonnie Scudder
The
Learner's Edge, Inc.
bscudder@evcohs.com,
ddj6790@aol.com
ELL Interventions: Think Sheets
and other programs
Friday, November 13, 2009 11:15-12:00
WEST E
Publisher Session 45 minutes
Diane Johnson
Ken Andrews
An ELL Intervention Program
is presented—Think Sheets: A Reading
Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Analytical Writing Program—which has had excellent
results for grades 7-12. Also,
elementary bilingual reading and math materials will be highlighted. Developed by a psychologist, these materials
are based on sound psychological learning practice.
John Sivell
Brock
University, Canada
jsivell@brocku.ca
Making professional development work
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00
WEST B
Discussion 45 minutes
AL, PA, GA
Sasima
Charubusp
Mae Fah
Luang University (Thailand)
Engagement in professional
development is a responsibility for all ESL/EFL teachers. Building on a simple
but powerful theoretical framework for thinking about professional growth, this
session will invite the discussion and exchange of effective professional
development experiences, leading to collaborative production of an overview of
best practices.
Elizabeth Skelton
Consultant,
Adams State College
ellbeth@bethskelton.com
Building academic vocabulary
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-12:00
CHERRY-PLUM
Workshop 105 minutes
EE, SE, GA
Are your ELLs
"lost in translation?" Does the lack of academic vocabulary and
concepts hinder their comprehension of lessons and texts? Come to this
interactive workshop and leave with at least 10 practical, proven strategies
that help ELLs build academic vocabulary.
Mary Jo Sobocinski
McLain Community High School
mjs@discursion.com
Making speaking a priority in ESL classrooms
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
WEST B
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, GA
Since research shows that
participating in authentic conversation aids in second language acquisition,
many teachers attempt to make speaking a priority in their own classrooms.
Participants will discuss and evaluate strategies for incorporating
speaking and conversation in the ESL classroom. A handout with ready-to-go
activities will be included.
Ethel Swartley
English
Language Center, University of Denver
ethel.swartley@cu.edu
Uploading student performances to provide oral feedback
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
BOULDER
Demonstration 45 minutes
CALL, IEP / HE
Julie Thornton
English
Language Center, University of Denver
jthornt5@du.edu
Online learning platforms like
Blackboard and Moodle allow teachers to provide oral feedback to
technologically savvy IEP students. This demonstration will show how
instructors can record, capture and upload student audio- and video-files to
online platforms, providing students with feedback about specific class
performances and improvement over time.
Fujuan Tan
University
of Wyoming
ftan@uwyo.edu
Practicing culturally responsive teaching in dual ways
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
WEST A
Paper 45 minutes
AE, IEP / HE
Mollie Steinke
Laramie
County Community College
mollie_steinke@yahoo.com
Culturally responsive teaching
can be practiced in dual ways to facilitate language acquisition and personal
growth for adult ESOL students. Dual-way responsiveness to mainstream culture
and students’ home cultures exemplifies instructors’ roles of being cultural
brokers and culturally sensitive teachers. Classroom-based service learning is
an effective strategy for such use.
Sharon Vaughn (Stertz)
Denver
Public Schools, University of Colorado
sharon_vaughn@dpsk12.org
Empowering English language learners through buddy reading
Friday, November 13, 2009 10:15-12:00
GOLDEN
Workshop 105 minutes
EE, IEP / HE, SE
Gabbi Corona Torres
Denver
Public Schools
Monica Vidales
Denver Public
Schools
Empowering English language
learners to become teachers to their community members is an essential
component lacking at many under-resourced schools. Students will demonstrate how they use SIOP
reading strategies in a buddy reading format to teach their younger colleagues
to read.
Wayne Walker
Colorado
State University
wayne.walker@colostate.edu
Using dictoglosses in form-focused classes
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes
SE, IEO / HE
David Virgili
Colorado State University
davidvirgili@yahoo.com
Dictoglosses are a popular
classroom activity because they implement many current theories of second
language pedagogy. But how can they best be used when teaching specific grammar
points? The presenters will briefly discuss the research behind dictoglosses
and demonstrate several grammar-based examples that have proven successful.
Anne Walter
Colorado
State University, Fort Collins Community College
annemari@rams.colostate.edu
Developing cultural understanding through an international cookbook
Friday, November 13, 2009 1:30-2:15
Poster Area
Poster session 45 minutes
AE, EE, GA
Mary Beth Johnson
Colorado
State University
mbj@lamar.colostate.edu
How can cultural
understanding be developed in the TESL/TEFL classroom? Presenters will describe
a project designed for an internship in parent/child literacy, in which
students created an innovative cookbook featuring recipes from their home
countries.
Rebecca Wasil
English
Language Institute at CSU-Pueblo
ry.wasil@colostate-pueblo.edu
Layers of interactive learning with native speakers
Friday, November 13, 2009 3:30-4:15
WEST B
Demonstration 45 minutes
SE, IEP / HE
Cathy Bergin
Garden Park
Alternative High School
berginc@canoncityschools.org
Presenters will describe a
collaboration with native speakers that engaged students in language arts
activities while sharing varied cultural perspectives and experiential
learning. They will conduct activities and present ideas to foster a
similar collaboration between ELL learners and native speakers.
Presenters will offer lessons, materials, and suggestions for
implementation.
Kathleen Santopietro Weddel
Northern
Colorado Professional Development Center
ncpdc@stvrain.k12.co.us
How to choose a good ESL textbook
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-11:00
SPRUCE
Demonstration 45 minutes
AE, PA, GA
While there may not be a
perfect ESL textbook, we have our standards! Participants understand the
benefits of using textbooks and identify components of a core ESL series.
In addition, specific criteria for choosing and evaluating adult learner-centered
books will be reviewed. No, it's not a publisher session!
Lisa Wexler
English
Language Center, University of Denver
lisa.wexler@du.com
Go interactive with academic writing!
Saturday, November 14, 2009 2:30-3:15
CONIFER
Demonstration 45 minutes
SE, IEP / HE
Michelle Kryda Friedman
English
Language Center, University of Denver
michelle.friedman@du.edu
Discover annotation
activities that turn academic reading into an interactive and communicative
process. The presenters will demonstrate how this active reading strategy
helps students discuss texts, design fantastic text questions, jigsaw effectively,
and produce strong oral and written summaries. This session makes
teaching academic reading fun and dynamic.
Jon Wilkerson
Inprovisational
Actor
jongwilkerson@comcast.net
Improvisational English
Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:15-12:00
JEFFERSON
Workshop 105 minutes
AE, GA, IEP / HE
The skills of
improvisational theater can help your students be more confident and creative.
The techniques demonstrated in this workshop empower students to “think on
their feet” and make bold choices in their communication strategies. The
workshop is interactive, very fun, and sure to give you powerful teaching
tools.