Secrets for Success in the First Few Years Teaching ESL
Wednesday, October 25, 2023
1:00-3:00 PM (Hybrid: Attend in person or via Zoom)
at First Literacy
160 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116 (across from the Boston Common)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
1:00-3:00 PM (Hybrid)
at First Literacy
160 Boylston Street, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116 (across from the Boston Common)
(Please note: This is a two-part workshop. By registering you are committing to both sessions.)
Workshop Description:
I wish someone had told me that!
Secrets for teachers new to the adult ESL classroom. Let's talk about how to reach students in one class, even though they have different levels of English. I'll share some tricks to teaching pronunciation, and how to ensure teacher immediacy and increased student engagement. Bring your questions and concerns!
Workshop Learning Objectives - Participants will:
- Teachers will be able to teach pronunciation correctly to avoid future fossilization of bad habits
- Describe and use the 80/20 rule
- Increase student speaking and engagement in class
Presenter:
Debbie Centamore is the Dean of Students, Volunteer Coordinator for Framingham Adult ESL+, and has been an instructor in the program since 1994. She currently manages the social service function of FAESL+, serving as the Director of Advising. Debbie frequently presents for SABES, has consulted for international management program at Staples and at the Bose Corporation Headquarters. She speaks Spanish and Portuguese and loves working with adult educators and students.
This workshop is free to staff of all Massachusetts non-profit ABE and ESOL Programs.
Questions with an * are required. Thank you!