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MinneTESOL Minnesota Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages January 2006 Updates |
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| Contents Accelerate English Language Learning with TPRS* Phonics and Low-Literacy Adult ESL Volunteer/Internship Opportunities with Minneapolis Adult Basic Education Recruiting for EL Fellows Program Phonics and Low-Literacy Adult ESL The MinneTESOL Adult Interest Section and the Minnesota Literacy Council invite you to a workshop on Phonics and Low-Literacy Adult ESL Friday, February 24th, 2006 1:00 -- 4:00 p.m. (Registration and snacks begin at 12:40 p.m.) Lehmann Adult Education Center, Room 175, Minneapolis Do you teach ESL to low-literacy adults? Heard about phonics but aren't sure how to do it? Do you use phonics with your low-literacy learners, but wonder how to do it more effectively? This workshop is for you! Presenters: Astrid Liden, Minnesota Literacy Council Andrea Poulos, MinneTESOL and Lincoln Adult Education Center Julie Trupke, University of Minnesota and MN Literacy Council Patsy Vinogradov, MinneTESOL and Hamline University This workshop is appropriate for those who are interested in using phonics with low-literacy, beginning level adult English learners who have limited vocabulary. We will define terms, talk about what phonics is and isn't, talk about how we can contextualize phonics instruction, and work together on sample activities in small groups. Those who are interested in going on to do practitioner/action research on phonics in their classrooms will then have a chance to organize. CEU's will be available for workshop participants. The workshop is free, but space is limited, so reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. To register, or with questions about the workshop, please email Andrea Poulos at andreapoulos@pdeducation.org. Include your name, affiliation and contact information in the email. Lehmann Center is located at 1006 West Lake Street in Minneapolis (on the NW corner of Lake Street and Colfax Avenue near Uptown.) There is a parking lot off of Colfax Avenue where you may park. Room 175 is on the first floor near the GED Testing Center.
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Accelerate English Language Learning with
TPRS* Accelerate English Language Learning with TPRS* Elizabeth Skelton, author of Putting It Together: TPRS for English Language Learners and Colorado Department of Education Teacher Trainer, will present the power of storytelling and reading as sheltering strategies for learning content and acquiring new language. Date: Two-day seminar March 6-7. Location: Minnesota Humanities Education Center, Saint Paul Workshop details and registration information: http://www.EducatorInService.com jan@EducatorInService.com (612) 201-2788 *TPRS (Teaching for Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling or TPR Storytelling) is the talked-about, compelling methodology that is sweeping the country. Add it to your repertoire of teaching techniques! •Quickly builds a large vocabulary and knowledge of grammar •Develops fluency and communicative skills •Brain-friendly strategies that engage multiple intelligences •Proven success with all ages, levels and learning styles •Student-centered and motivating Janice Holter Kittok Educator in Service jan@EducatorInService.com (612) 201-2788 |
Recruiting for EL Fellows Program Recruiting for EL Fellows Program (Abroad) for 2006-07 Fox Valley Technical College has been selected as the Midwest Regional Recruitment Center for the English Language Fellow Program partnering with Georgetown University. Information related to this opportunity is listed below. Please feel free to distribute this email to others, in addition to your email list, who may be interested in this excellent opportunity. I really appreciate your assistance. Please let me know if you need additional information. NOTE: Information is also available from the Midwest Regional Recruitment Managers, Rose Zoesch (920) 735-4728 (email: zoesch@fvtc.edu) or Nancy Stephani (920) 735-4844 (email: stephani@fvtc.edu). To learn more about the program, you may also visit FVTC's website: www.fvtc.edu/EnglishLanguageFellow. Nancy Stephani Foreign Language Institute International Studies Department Office: (920) 735-4844 or (800) 735-FVTC Fax: (920) 735-4847 Fox Valley Technical College 1825 N. Bluemound l P.O. Box 2277 l Appleton, WI 54913-2277 Information from Georgetown University: Georgetown University/CIED is pleased to announce that the English Language (EL) Fellow Program is currently accepting applications for the Academic Year 2006-2007 Fellowships. We invite you to share the information about this unique opportunity for TESOL professionals with your colleagues, students and other interested parties. Please feel free to explore the Program's website and e-mail us with any questions you might have. The English Language (EL) Fellow Program promotes English language learning around the world, and fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and people of other countries. The EL Fellow Program places highly qualified teachers with Master's degrees in TEFL/TESL, Applied Linguistics or related fields in all regions of the world. Through U.S. Embassy projects, Fellows gain international experience while sharing their unique perspectives and expertise abroad. FAST FACTS ABOUT THE PROGRAM · The EL Fellow Program has placed over 400 Fellows in 80 countries since 2001. · All fellowships are funded professional positions. · Assignments are for a ten-month period (September through June). · Fellows cultivate international experience teaching English in all regions of the world. · Fellows work on projects with host country ministries of education, universities, teacher training institutions and other language teaching institutions. · Fellows serve as full-time ESL/EFL teachers, provide ESP instruction, design curricula, develop teaching materials, conduct training workshops, and carry out program evaluations/needs analyses. · In the academic year 2006-2007, approximately 84 Fellows and 36 Senior Fellows will participate in programs abroad. FELLOW BENEFITS · For the academic year 2006-2007, all Fellows receive: · Living allowance covering the cost of reasonable, safe and comfortable housing, food, utilities, and local transportation. · International round trip transportation from the Fellow's residence to the host country. · Basic medical/hospitalization insurance coverage up to $50,000 per illness/injury. · Miscellaneous allowances (shipping, educational materials, and pre-departure expense). · In addition: · Fellows receive $25,000 and Senior Fellows receive $35,000. · Senior Fellows receive an allowance for in-country program activities and may request a $5,000 dependent's allowance. TO APPLY, YOU MUST HAVE · U.S. citizenship. · MA in TESOL, Applied Linguistics or related field. · Minimum two years TESOL professional experience. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY PLEASE CONTACT Magdalena Potocka English Language Fellow Program Georgetown University/CIED PO Box 579400 Washington, DC 20057-9400 Tel: 202 687 6339 Fax: 202 687 2555 E-mail: elf@georgetown.edu Web: elf.georgetown.edu |
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