Events
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Jul 20, 2023Let’s Talk About From Sounds to SuccessTeaching Phonetics and Phoneme Awareness to Language and Literacy Learners Please join us and guest host Ayla Wallbank on Thursday, July 20th at 4PM (MST). In this session, we will delve into the role of phonetics and phoneme awareness in language and literacy development. By equipping learners with the ability …
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Jun 23, 2023Dealing with pronunciation assessment in the second language classroom: Issues, approaches, and tipsSummary: This session will look at some of the issues instructors may face when trying to assess pronunciation. We will talk about how pronunciation is related to general speaking assessment, and challenges around working with guidelines and curricula when assessing pronunciation in different types of programs in Alberta. It will …
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Jun 15, 2023Let’s Talk About Movement in the Literacy ClassroomPlease join us and guest host Patricia Len on Thursday, June 15th at 4PM (MST). In this session Patricia will explore the benefits of using movement in the literacy classroom and demonstrate some ways to incorporate movement into your teaching day. Topics for discussion will include:What are some things …
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May 26, 2023How Teachers Can Support Newcomer Mental Health5:30pm-7pmAll members are welcome!Summary: This 1.5-hour online workshop is designed to provide ESL teachers with strategies for supporting the mental health of newcomer students. Participants will learn about the unique mental health challenges that these students may face, including trauma and acculturation stress, and explore strategies for building …
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May 26, 2023Strategies for Heritage Language Maintenance and Raising Bilingual Children: A guide for Arabic-Speaking ParentsMay 26, 2023 PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST | Online EventBy: Raghda AbdelqaderUpon immigration to Canada, Arab parents can face substantial challenges when it comes to maintaining their heritage language (HL) among their school-aged children. Due to strong religious and cultural ties to Arabic, a major concern is …
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May 18, 2023Let’s Talk About Shadowing as a Pronunciation TechniquePlease join us and guest host Elsie Johnson on Thursday, May 18th at 4PM (MST) to talk about pronunciation.Have you heard about the pronunciation technique shadowing? This technique helps improve pronunciation, rhythm, and stress. Elsie will introduce a new resource for low-level learners to practice shadowing independently.Topics …
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May 17, 2023Change It Up - Info SessionWednesday, May 175 PM MSTThe ATESL Central and Southern Alberta Local Chapters are so excited to be hosting this exciting session for our members!Come and learn about an amazing new P.D. opportunity available to ESL instructors in Canada!Change it Up P.D. is an online, interactive course …
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May 02, 2023The Promotion of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Learning Environments6:00PM – 8:00PM1107 2nd Avenue A North (Lethbridge Family Services building)SummaryThe in person presentation will focus on sharing ideas about the promotion of equity, diversity, and inclusion within educational spaces, and how to enable inclusive learning environments where students can thrive and develop a sense of belonging …
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Apr 29, 20232023 TESL SK/SK TEAL/TESL MB Online Conference: Moving ForwardOur colleagues at TESL Saskatchewan, SK TEAL , and TESL Manitoba are co-hosting a one day online conference on April 29.We are very excited to invite all our members to the 2023 annual conference: Moving Forward, which is going to be a joint collaboration between TESL SK, SK TEAL, …
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Apr 28, 2023Using Digital Technology Vocabulary Learning Strategies to Teach Medical Vocabulary5 pm to 6 pmSummary:This online presentation covers some of the digital technology learning strategies teachers can use to help students learn technical medical vocabulary from Alberta Health Services patient care information documents outside of class. We will also look at some of the common patterns in, and …
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Apr 27, 2023Reading Room and Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL)Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023Time: 4PM (MST)The presenters will focus on some programs that TIES offers for Literacy Learners such as Literacy and Basic English, Reading Room and Computer Access for Literacy Learners (CALL) as well as materials and approaches used to meet the needs of the particular …
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Apr 20, 2023Let’s Talk About: Oral Language for Literacy DevelopmentPlease join us on Thursday, April 20th from 4:00-5:00 PM (MST) to talk about considerations for developing oral language in the literacy class. Jeremy Wilson will give a short presentation and facilitate a discussion on this topic. Discussion topics will be:What routines and activities do you use in class …
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Mar 24, 2023Learning by Playing: Organizing a Digital Game-based Extra-curricular Program for ESL LearningTime: 5:00 - 6:00 PMSummary:Most people would agree that games are fun. While digital games are sometimes negatively viewed by educators and parents, they show great potential for language learning with their positive effect on students’ motivation and the contextualized language exposure that they offer. However, one major …
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Mar 16, 2023Let’s Talk About PBLA Envelopes for Literacy LearnersPlease join us and guest hosts Salwa, Allison and Ikram from St. Francis of Assisi Women’s LINC Program on Thursday, March 16th at 4PM (MST). Our hosts will introduce their PBLA Envelopes Pilot for Low leveled Literacy Learners.To better align with the ESL for ALL Skills and Strategies …
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Feb 24, 2023Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tools in English Language TeachingPresenter: Dr. Kent LeePD summary: PD Summary: Recent advances in tools powered by artificial intelligence(AI) and the increasing accessibility of these tools have generated much excitement andconcern among educators. In the area of English language teaching (ELT), open-accessAI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) can automate tasks …
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Feb 16, 2023Let’s Talk About Music and Singing in the EAL Literacy ClassroomPlease join us and guest host Katrina Derix-Langstraat on Thursday, February 16th at 4PM (MST). Maybe you love to sing in the shower, but wouldn't dare sing in public? Maybe you think your students would enjoy singing in class, but you don't know where to start?There are many advantages …
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Jan 19, 2023Let’s Talk About Space to Learn: Developing Trauma-Aware PracticePlease join us and guest host Emily Albertsen on Thursday, January 19th at 4PM (MST). Many of the learners in our classrooms have experienced trauma in their lives. In this workshop, we will explore the possible impact of trauma on learning and discuss strategies for trauma-aware practice for classroom instructors. …
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Jan 13, 2023Using Avenue in Your TeachingThe ATESL Calgary Local invites you to join us for Kevin Simpson's PD session about Avenue on Friday January 13, 2023 at 5pm. It will be online and hosted on Zoom. "Many instructors are running their courseware right from day 1, and would benefit from a review of initial course …
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Dec 03, 2022Anti Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta CommunityThe Board is very happy to share that ATESL will be hosting a free, three hour, online anti-racism symposium on Saturday, December 3 from 9-12 am: Anti Racism in the EAL/ESL Alberta CommunityThe symposium will feature 3 speakers:Iftu Hargaya;Suzanne Clavelle; and Alexandra Marshall. Feedback from the engagement …
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Nov 22, 2022Culturally Responsive TeachingEvent Description: Today’s classrooms reflect great ethnic and cultural diversity, posing some challenges for new and experienced teachers alike. At times, it can be difficult to implement effective inclusive practices for our students as their needs can differ substantially from one another. Join this interactive workshop where culturally responsive teaching …
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