Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL)
April 5th, 2010.
We are all busy at CMC and finding time to attend a conference can be a challenge. Having just returned from the national TESOL conference in Boston, I am reminded of the value. Learning new approaches, getting new ideas and networking with colleagues in my field is invaluable for my work in both ESL and pre college English classes. Here is a glimpse of what I gained by attending.
First, from “Beyond This I Believe” presented by Kate Spike, Director of Bowling Green State University, I learned how students are using StoryCorps, NPR, AARP and Frontline to enhance speaking and listening skills and learn about the culture of the United States. This particular project was on Aging. Students first did research using the following websites. Next, they visited the local senior center where they were matched with a partner whom they interviewed and recorded. They then created a story which they presented.
Useful Websites
StoryCorps http://www.storycorps.org/
National Public Radio http://www.npr.org/
NPR StoryCorps: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4516989
AARP: http://www.aarp.org/
List of resources on Aging http://www.fanlight.com/webresources.php
Frontline Living Old http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/livingold/view/
Do you Speak American? http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/map/map.html/
Second, along with other CMC instructors, I visited Harvard’s Bridge program. Each section of the program was described in detail and we each learned of a different aspect. This flowchart outlines this progressive and forward thinking program Harvard has in place for its employees.
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Besides three days of conferencing, I had a chance to see why Bostonians are so proud of their city.
I am so thankful to CMC for allowing me the opportunity to attend this conference.
Jennifer le Roux
Professor Adult Basic and Developmental Education, Alpine Campus.
April 5th, 2010.
We are all busy at CMC and finding time to attend a conference can be a challenge. Having just returned from the national TESOL conference in Boston, I am reminded of the value. Learning new approaches, getting new ideas and networking with colleagues in my field is invaluable for my work in both ESL and pre college English classes. Here is a glimpse of what I gained by attending.
First, from “Beyond This I Believe” presented by Kate Spike, Director of Bowling Green State University, I learned how students are using StoryCorps, NPR, AARP and Frontline to enhance speaking and listening skills and learn about the culture of the United States. This particular project was on Aging. Students first did research using the following websites. Next, they visited the local senior center where they were matched with a partner whom they interviewed and recorded. They then created a story which they presented.
Useful Websites
StoryCorps http://www.storycorps.org/
National Public Radio http://www.npr.org/
NPR StoryCorps: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4516989
AARP: http://www.aarp.org/
List of resources on Aging http://www.fanlight.com/webresources.php
Frontline Living Old http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/livingold/view/
Do you Speak American? http://www.pbs.org/speak/seatosea/americanvarieties/map/map.html/
Second, along with other CMC instructors, I visited Harvard’s Bridge program. Each section of the program was described in detail and we each learned of a different aspect. This flowchart outlines this progressive and forward thinking program Harvard has in place for its employees.
.jpg)
Besides three days of conferencing, I had a chance to see why Bostonians are so proud of their city.
I am so thankful to CMC for allowing me the opportunity to attend this conference.
Jennifer le Roux
Professor Adult Basic and Developmental Education, Alpine Campus.
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