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Friday, October 20
 

8:30am PDT

ELLs Attending Large Lectures: Invisible Students, Unknown Needs
Active learning techniques that turn traditional lectures into interactive learning experiences hold great promise for helping mainstream students succeed in higher education STEM classes, but do they also serve ELLs? This study seeks answers via surveys, interviews, field notes, and other data from a large lecture introductory Biology class.
Speakers
CS

Christopher Stillwell

College of the Sequoias

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
H2 Alameda
  Research-Based Session, L, C/U, CC

8:30am PDT

Use of Mobile Phones in ESL/EFL Classrooms: A Study - CANCELED
CANCELED

The researcher focuses on the activities students do with mobile phones in English language classrooms, the frequencies of such activities, and their opinions in using mobile phones in their English language learning process. The attendees can get firsthand information about using mobile phones in typical Nepalese ESL/EFL classrooms by students.
Speakers
PB

Friday October 20, 2017 8:30am - 9:15am PDT
CC 208
  Research-Based Session, C/U, T, TELL

9:30am PDT

CBI and CLIL: Same but Different?
The turn of this century has seen the emergence of CLIL—a dual language model involving the delivery of L2 subject matter courses. A question often posed regards the relation between CLIL and CBI. The presenter will examine the extent to which CLIL and CBI and the “same but different.”
Speakers
avatar for Donna M. Brinton

Donna M. Brinton

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

CBI and CLIL—Same but Different pdf
Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC Ballroom H
  Research-Based Session, C/U, Sec, Admin/L, TEW

9:30am PDT

Filling English Gaps: Career Workshops for International University Students
International university students compete in English for desirable positions in a global marketplace. USC hosted a series of professional English workshops for international students focused on linguistic and cultural issues. This session reviews two career workshops, shows the survey data collected, and examines the implications for ESL teachers and programs.
Speakers
RJ

Richard Jones, University of Southern California

Lecturer, University of Southern California
JV
avatar for Eric H. Roth

Eric H. Roth

Master Lecturer, University of Southern California, American Language Institute
Eric H. Roth teaches international graduate students the pleasures of academic writing and public speaking in English at the University of Southern California. Roth is also the founder and publisher of Chimayo Press, a micro-publishing company focusing on using better communication... Read More →

Student Data Background&Workshop feedback JValentine pptx
Workshops biostatements ERoth pptx
Workshops email RJones pptx
Biostatements workshop handout fall17 docx
Biostatement peer checklist docx
Biostatement Instructor Feedback docx
255 Getting Advice for Writing Better Emails docx
Email seminars2017 pdf
Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
CC 202
  Research-Based Session, W, C/U, A, CC, IEP, Admin/L, IC, NNLEI, TEW

9:30am PDT

Language Approximations in Reading: What are they and why are they important?
We use running records and informal reading inventories to assess ELs’ reading, but which errors are a result of emergent language versus beginning literacy skills? This presentation summarizes new research on this topic, and will help you to identify the top five language-related errors EL students make when reading.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Briceno

Allison Briceno

Associate Professor, San José State University
Dr. Allison Briceño is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education at San José State University, where she coordinates the Multilingual and Multicultural Literacy Education MA program. Prior to SJSU, Dr. Briceño was a dual language teacher, reading specialist... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 9:30am - 10:15am PDT
H2 Cypress
  Research-Based Session, R, E, E

10:30am PDT

Understanding Refugee Perspectives - There's no bus in my brain!
It is critical ESL teachers have a deep understanding of the refugees’ journey. My presentation will focus on two case studies about refugees from Nepal and Ukraine. I will also discuss how working with local community resources can open the door to understanding this student population.
Speakers
KB

Kathryn Bayley, Community Colleges of Spokane

ESL Teacher, East Side Union High School District
Began in Corporate America (Silicon Valley)...Decided I needed to do something "real" with my life, re-educated and became an ESL Teacher. One of the best decisions of my life. My interests are advocating for refugees, astronomy and space exploration

CATESOL October 17 pptx
Friday October 20, 2017 10:30am - 11:30am PDT
H2 Lafayette
  Research-Based Session, A, Sec, CC, NT, NNLEI

3:00pm PDT

Multiple Measures for English as a Second Language Placement
Members of the Multiple Measures Assessment Project (MMAP) team will address the challenges and potential for enhancing multiple measures in placement into English as a Second Language sequences. Discussion will include high school to college pathways and measures not dependent on high school achievement data.
Speakers
TW

MultipleMeasuresCATESOL 2017Final pdf
Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 San Tomas
  Research-Based Session, CC, Sec, A, Admin/L

3:00pm PDT

Reconciling differences between the training and practice of US-educated NNESs
This study focuses on two non-native English speaking (NNS) trainee teachers in a US-based MA TESOL program and how their education and training impacted their subsequent teaching experiences in their home countries. It also examines how their experiences can be used to better inform teacher education programs in the US.
Speakers
AS

Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Winchester
  Research-Based Session, NNLEI, A, C/U

3:00pm PDT

Uncovering 'Best Practices' for Peer-Review
This paper explores what L2 composition teachers consider best practices for implementing peer-review and the principles that underlie these best practices. Teacher interview data was used to explore these topics, and the results were used to uncover principled and innovative practices for implementing peer-review in the L2 composition classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Sydney Roff, Alliant International University
SC

Peer review Presentation pptx
Friday October 20, 2017 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W
  Research-Based Session, W, CC, E, Sec, A, CC, IEP

4:00pm PDT

21st Century Theory and Instructional Design for Online ESL Learning
Drawing on theory from the fields of applied linguistics, learning, and technology, the presenter will discuss effective online ESL language instruction for student success, including teacher/social presence and participatory practices. The presenter will present successful online ESL teaching strategies and techniques based on her experience with corporate and public education.
Speakers
avatar for Ingrid Greenberg

Ingrid Greenberg

Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator, San Diego College of Continuing Education
I am the Online Faculty Mentor Coordinator at San Diego College of Continuing Education at San Diego Community College District. I advise on all things learning, including equity, LMS, policy, and collective decision-making for distance education policy/procedure, professional development... Read More →

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 208
  Research-Based Session, W, A, Sec, A, CC, C/U, IEP, Admin/L, TELL, CALL, TEW

4:00pm PDT

The Struggles and Coping Strategies of First-Year Language Teachers
Since the completion of a teacher training program is the beginning of new challenges for novice teachers, we aim to offer teacher development ideas by presenting the results of our case study on challenges and coping strategies of ten language teachers. Moreover, practical suggestions from research articles will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Sara Haghighi

Sara Haghighi

ELAA Instructor, Friendly House
Sara Haghighi has received her Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from California State University, Fullerton. She is currently working as the English Language Acquisition for Adults (ELAA) Lead Instructor... Read More →
JL

Jun Li

JSerra Catholic High School

Friday October 20, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Lawrence
  Research-Based Session, NT, A, IEP, NNLEI, PTE

5:00pm PDT

Beyond Theory and the Classroom: Service-learning for Pre-service Teachers
This presentation showcases how one MA TESL program in California has successfully incorporated service-learning into their curriculum to meet their students’ needs. We also offer practical ideas for incorporating service-learning into teacher training courses, as well as discuss the challenges and benefits from both TESL trainers and students’ perspectives.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Joaquin

Anna Joaquin

Associate Professor, California State University, Northridge
SH

Stephanie Hyeri Kim

Assistant Professor, California State University, Northridge

Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Lawrence
  Research-Based Session, L, C/U, Admin/L

5:00pm PDT

Something to Say: Using Art to Develop Academic Discourse
This session presents a curricular approach which uses Vygotsky’s (1978) concept of semiotic mediation in classroom application, using art as “text” which mirrors language, to facilitate students’ participation in classroom discussion of expository texts and the composing of their own academic discourse, all while building English language proficiencies.

Speakers
CR

Clifford Rachlin

Language Academy Chair/Intervention Director, Mater Dei Catholic High School
19 years teaching 15 years public school (Middle School) both District and Charter 4th year private high school Curriculum and Program Designer/Instructional Coach/Staff Developer National Board Certified Teacher Honored for Leadership in Biliteracy (2000, San Diego County) M.A... Read More →

CATESOL Presentaion pptx
Friday October 20, 2017 5:00pm - 5:45pm PDT
H2 Bayshore W
  Research-Based Session, W, Sec, A, CC, IEP
 
Saturday, October 21
 

8:30am PDT

21st Century Vocabulary Teaching and Learning
Students need a strong vocabulary foundation to develop literacy and use English effectively. Learn about a six-step process developed by a researcher which, infused with technology, enhances students’ engagement as well as vocabulary production and retention. Participants will discover resources appropriate for each step of this direct vocabulary instruction method​.
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Reyes

Kristi Reyes

Faculty, MiraCosta College, OTAN, CALPRO, CATESOL OT-IG Assistant Coordinator
Fulltime faculty, Noncredit ESL Department, MiraCosta College. Technology integration enthusiast: online/hybrid, flipped, and blended instruction in adult ESL. TESOL Principles and Practices of Online Teaching and @ONE Online Teaching certificated. OTAN Subject Matter Expert. http://www.otan.us... Read More →
avatar for Mariana Silva

Mariana Silva

ESL Instructor, MiraCosta College

Vocabulary CATESOL MSilva & KReyes ppsx
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Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore E
  Research-Based Session, V, A, CC, ML, NNLEI, TELL

8:30am PDT

Eye tracking and reading awareness: Boosting relationships with reading
The Eye Movement and Reading Awareness lab (EMRA) explores the use of an eye tracking camera in creating student awareness of reading behavior. Students discuss their L1/L2 reading habits before recording a reading of a short text which is then discussed. Results show visible reading changes over a semester.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Specker

Elizabeth Specker

ESL professor, American River College
I currently teach ESL at American River College in Sacramento, CA. I also work with students about reading and using reading habits in the Eye Movement and Reading Awareness (EMRA) resource lab (http://bit.ly/EMRAlab).

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Bayshore W
  Research-Based Session, R, CC, IEP, ML, TELL

8:30am PDT

Fostering Academic Language Development Through a Co-teaching/PLC Model
This presentation shares takeaways from a unique model of teacher preparation and professional development that draws on research in co-teaching, PLCs, disciplinary AL development, and cognitive-based coaching. Findings have important implications for preparing pre-service and in-service teachers to attend to the AL development and learning needs of their EL students.
Speakers
TF
KK
LK

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
H2 Lawrence
  Research-Based Session, C/U, Sec, Admin/L

8:30am PDT

Motivation in Non-Credit ESL
Many college ESL students are motivated by grades. Everyone wants an A, but what happens when grades are removed from the equation and attendance is optional? This is often the situation with Non-Credit ESL classes. Discover what we learned from our students and how to use it in your classes.
Speakers
AS
avatar for Yu-Han Kuo, Foothill College

Saturday October 21, 2017 8:30am - 9:30am PDT
CC 207
  Research-Based Session, A, CC, C/U, ML, NT

9:45am PDT

Five Secrets to Successful Adult ESL Instruction
Adult learners have many reasons for learning English. As educators, our purpose is to facilitate learning. This session will provide an overview and practical, hands-on application of Knowles' principles of andragogy. They’ll keep your students engaged and you, the teacher, feel good about what you do.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa Nguyen

Teresa Nguyen

Faculty, Golden West College
Teresa X. Nguyen has an M.A. in Linguistics and a B.A. in English Literature. She is a California, USA content creator. She is the creator of ESL Garage, a bilingual YouTube channel for English language learners and co-author of the Compelling Conversations series and 60 Positive... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
H2 Cypress
  Research-Based Session, A, CC, ML, NT, Admin/L, IC, TEW

9:45am PDT

Teacher learning and professional growth through a curriculum development course
Student teachers benefit when their learning is situated in meaningful contexts, when they are actively engaged in their own learning process, and when they collaborate with others. This presentation highlights how collaboration with language programs that need curricular assistance impacts student teachers in a curriculum development course.
Speakers
PA

Priya Abeywickrama

San Francisco State University

Saturday October 21, 2017 9:45am - 10:30am PDT
CC 212
  Research-Based Session, C/U, NT

2:15pm PDT

LOL, I Don't Really Read
Researchers present findings of multilingual students’ reading habits through social media dialect, tracing progress through a writing pre-test, reading as treatment, and a writing post-test. A positive correlation results between quality and quantity of reading and academic writing performance determined by writing samples, despite students’ perceptions of their reading habits.
Speakers
JP
NA

Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 201
  Research-Based Session, Sp, CC, Sec, A, C/U, IC, TOP

2:15pm PDT

Technology-Assisted Collaborative Learning for Beginners: A Case Study
Acquiring collaboration skills is more important than ever. Additionally, collaborative learning methods have shown proven effectiveness. In the technologically connected world, collaboration is possible at a scale previously unimaginable. The findings of this case study indicate technology-assisted collaborative writing can have positive effects on learner engagement and confidence.
Speakers
avatar for Sachiko Oates, Santa Barbara City College

Sachiko Oates, Santa Barbara City College

Noncredit Coordinator, Santa Barbara City College

Technology Assisted Collaborative Writing for beginners pdf
Saturday October 21, 2017 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CC 211
  Research-Based Session, TELL, A, ML, CALL

4:00pm PDT

Developing and Implementing Online Tutoring: Intercultural Competence for TESOL 
Based on an online service learning project between TESOL graduate students and students in Afghanistan, this presentation will explore how virtual interactions can lead to increased linguistic and intercultural competence. Participants will explore ways to integrate e-service learning projects into TESOL curriculum to develop cultural competence among preservice teachers. 
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Dietrich

Sarah Dietrich

Assistant Professor, Southeast Missouri State Unviersity
Teacher development Intercultural competence Culturally responsive teaching Study abroad a course "text" Bilingual literacy development Multilingual and multicultural student success in Higher Education
avatar for Didem Ekici

Didem Ekici

Faculty, College of Alameda/University of San Francisco
Dr. Didem Ekici is an ESOL faculty/department co-chair in College of Alameda. She has 17 years of  experience in teaching ESL/ESF in different contexts. She received her doctorate in International and Multicultural Education Department at the University of San Francisco where she... Read More →

Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
H2 Alameda
  Research-Based Session, IC, TELL

4:00pm PDT

Word-for-word paraphrasing in community college summary writers
To avoid plagiarism, ESL summary writers often resort to word-for-word paraphrasing. The presenter will show errors ascribable to this strategy and their effect on summary quality. The presenter will also discuss teaching strategies to prevent word-for-word paraphrasing and will elicit exchange of ideas regarding classroom practice and further research.
Speakers
avatar for Maria Antonini de Pino, Evergreen Valley College

CATESOL 2017 PP PRESENTATION M ANTONINI pdf
Saturday October 21, 2017 4:00pm - 4:45pm PDT
CC 211
  Research-Based Session, W, CC, C/U, IEP
 
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