CATESOL 2017: Full Schedule

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3:00pm PDT

Blossom Projects: Changing Girls' Lives in India

A young team in India has created an alternative learning community, collaborating with global mentors, to empower some of the most oppressed youth in their villages. Communicative English is at the heart of this revolutionary educational model, inspired by Dr. Ambedkar and the Jai Bhim movement. Come hear their story.

Speakers

Dayamudra Dennehy

Creative Director, Jai Bhim International

Wordsmith, Educator, Global Wanderer, Dancer, Yogi.Dayamudra is Founder and Creative Director of the non-profit, Jai Bhim International, collaborating on alternative educational youth projects in south India. JBI's latest initiative is Blossom Projects, a residential community for... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
CC 208

Practice-Based Session, L, IC, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, TELL

3:00pm PDT

Transforming ELL Deficit Discourse to Asset Orientation through Distributed Leadership

In one year, our high school’s ELL exit rate increased from 8% to 22%. This dramatic growth stems from implementing unique collaborative structures that distribute teacher leadership throughout our 150-member faculty through horizontally and vertically-aligned, data-driven Professional Learning Communities. We share our structures and implementation process in this session.

Speakers

Brad Evans

Clark County School District

I've worked with 60+ nationalities ranging from ages 6-60. I'm certified to teach English, ELL, Spanish, & French grades 7-12 in Nevada. I work in Las Vegas now, but I have taught in Memphis, TN, Montreal, Canada, & Poitiers, France. As a researcher, I'm passionate about Sociolinguistics... Read More →

Dawn Saines

Valley High School

Transforming ELL Deficit Discourse Evans Saines pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, L, Sec, E, Admin/L

4:00pm PDT

Just Right Picture Books for Science Lessons and Science Experiments

Addressing the Next Generation Science Standards for ELLs with informational text presented through the visuals and narration of picture books supports the comprehension of technical vocabulary, discipline-specific concepts, and provides opportunities for hands-on practice. The presenter demonstrates a science lesson, introduced through picture books and models an accompanying experiment.

Speakers

Judith O’Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator

Judith B. O'Loughlin has taught ESL at K-12, adult education, and graduate university endorsement programs in New Jersey and elsewhere. As a consultant, she focuses on standards-based curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment, collaborative team-teaching, newcomers with... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas

Practice-Based Session, R, E, Sec, ML

5:00pm PDT

21st Century Formative Assessments: Going Digital to Assess Learning

Are you tired of bringing home quizzes and papers to grade? In this session the presenters will demonstrate ways to reduce the amount of grading teachers do at home by using digital tools to assess student learning outcomes during class. Formative assessment examples for multiple skill areas will be discussed.

Speakers

Michelle Bell, USC International Academy

Academic Director, University of Southern California

Ixchell Reyes

Lecturer, University of Southern California

Ed Tech; Google Certification (GAFE); Augmented Reality; Graduate ESL Writing; STEM; CUE, CATESOL, CATESOLcast co-host, ISTE, TESOL; ISTE Emerging Leader; ISTE Young Educator Network; K-12 Bilingual Ed; Teacher Trainer; UCR, CSUSB, SMBMI.

CATESOL 2017 FINAL Presentation Deck (2) pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
CC 212

Practice-Based Session, L, Admin/L, E, Sec, A, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW

5:00pm PDT

21st Century Skills and Integrated Language Teaching

21st Century skills (communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking) are a natural fit for language teaching. Developing these skills can enhance learner success when transitioning into degree courses. In this session we will examine incorporating 21st century skills into academic lessons to develop reading and writing competencies.

Speakers

Sara Davila, Pearson ELT

Learning Expert, Pedagogy and Improvement, Pearson

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

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda

Practice-Based Session, IS , C/U, E, Sec, CC, C/U, ML

5:00pm PDT

Teaching overseas to invigorate your teaching

Teaching overseas can be an excellent way to make SLA concepts come alive, jumpstart our empathy for students, and invest in professional development. The presenter’s experience in Tajikistan for a semester will illustrate benefits. Also learn about opportunities that include short and long term, grant-funded, paid, and volunteer teaching.

Speakers

Kitty Purgason

Biola University

Professor in the TESOL program at Biola University.

Purgason CATESOL 2017 Teaching Overseas pdf

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Cypress

Practice-Based Session, C/U, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, PTE

8:30am PDT

Blended learning: the view from research

As a technology-enhanced educational option, what does blended learning contribute to the learning process? What does research say about blended learning in terms of speed, scale, space, and impact? This interactive presentation will review three selected research studies comparing and contrasting the two modalities of blended learning and face-to-face instruction.

Speakers

Thomas Bacon, Defense Language Institute

PPT1 ppt

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, T, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW, TOP

9:45am PDT

Assisting in Assessments: Reshaping and Personalizing the Testing Experience

Language learners of all levels participate in assessments that intend to measure language ability. Furthermore, teachers are not merely test facilitators, and as such, should engage in the assessment process from concept to evaluation. This demonstration identifies: assessment foundations, ways to modify publisher assessments, and how/why to personalize an assessment.

Speakers

Kimberly Wanner

ESL Teacher, The Quarry Lane School

CATESOL 2017 Presentation pdf

CATESOL 2017 Handout pdf

ExampleVocabAssessment docx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 202

Practice-Based Session, ML, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, NT, IC, PTE, TELL, TEW

9:45am PDT

Bringing Literature to Life through Drama Activities

Drama activities can make literature classes multimodal and motivating for learners. Learn about four different ideas to make it happen in your classroom: role-play, town hall meeting discussion, improvisation of a scene, and semi-blind character mixer.

Speakers

Ayaka Ihara

ESL Instructor, The American Language Institute

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 207

Practice-Based Session, Sp, IEP, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP

9:45am PDT

Research-based Instructional Practices for Second Language Writing

This interactive presentation will provide K-16 teachers with resources to understand and apply key research-based instructional practices around integrated literacy (reading, writing, and academic oral language) for language learners.

Speakers

Dr. Julie Goldman

Director, Equity Curriculum and Instruction, San Diego COE

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Stevens Creek

Practice-Based Session, W, Sec, E, Sec, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TEW

9:45am PDT

Tech it to another level!

Can’t get your students to keep their smartphones away? Let your students use their phones AND reboot your lessons with engaging activities using various websites and apps. In this session, the presenter will share practical ideas and tips to encourage innovative learning opportunities.

Speakers

Grace Kee

Faculty, SJSU International Gateways

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (UCSB), preliminary K-8 multiple subject credential (CSUF) and an M.A. in Applied Linguistics (UNE). I've been teaching ESL for over 12 years. 8 of those years were in South Korea. At my current position with International Gateways... Read More →

CATESOL Presentation upload pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 211

Practice-Based Session, L, IEP, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, ML, NT

2:15pm PDT

Genre and Language Analysis Help ELLs Access Grade-level Texts

Studying real-world genres grounded in language-focused instruction helps English language learners develop academic language and grade level content knowledge in any context. Come hear stories of California teachers who have used this approach to help ELLs in mainstream classes and learn how to integrate it in your own practice.

Speakers

Shannon Pella, Sacramento State University

CATESOL 2017 pptx

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
H2 Bayshore E

Practice-Based Session, A, C/U, CC, E, IEP, ML, NT, R, Sec

4:00pm PDT

Digital Literacy for Adult Learners - Google Docs and Readworks

21st Century teaching and learning is exciting, but it can be intimidating, too! The purpose of this workshop is to provide teachers with a brief overview of two websites that will help you and your students improve your digital literacy, online collaboration, review and assessment skills.

Speakers

Tana Mobley, Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School

ABE and ESL teacher, Norwalk-La Mirada Adult School

Readworks Presentation pdf

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 206

Practice-Based Session, T, R, W, A, E, Sec, CC, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, PTE, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Digital Safety for Teachers and Students

Learn how to keep yourself safe on the Internet when using mobile devices while creating an effective web presence that will get you noticed in a positive manner. Uncover those buried settings on your phone that could be tracking your every movement. Learn this and more in this hands-on session.

Speakers

Susan Gaer

Consultant, Retired Santa Ana College Professor

Susan Gaer is a Google Certified Innovator. She taught ELLs at Santa Ana College and is a presenter at CATESOL (California Association of Teachers to Speakers of Other Languages) and TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages). She is the CATESOL President from 201... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC Ballroom G

Practice-Based Session, TELL, E, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, PTE, TELL, CALL, TEW