Events
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May 27, 2019Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Approaches and Best PracticesCommunity of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Previous community of practitioners sharing sessions have been very successful in providing a space for colleagues to share their best practices and …
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May 25, 2019Edmonton Mini Conference - Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated KnowledgePresentations from this conference are available here.With ATESL’s 40th Anniversary conference being held in Calgary on October 18 & 19 this year, the Edmonton Chapter is excited to announce our own mini conference this spring. The mini conference will be held on Saturday, May 25th, with the …
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May 11, 2019Techniques for Literacy ClassesSchedule: Saturday, May 11 Location: CIES Welcome Centre 3820 – 32 Street N.E.Workshop Descriptions: Move it or Lose it Patricia Len, B.A. M.Ed., LINC Literacy Instructor & Team Lead Welcome Centre, C.I.E.S. and Donna Clarke, LINC Literacy Instructor and PBLA LeadIn this practical workshop, you will …
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Apr 26, 2019Teaching With Settlement in MindSacred Heart School9624 108 Avenue NW, EdmontonMeeting RoomAgenda:● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Teaching with Settlement in MindHow can settlement and integration be facilitated in a holistically supported ESL literacy …
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Apr 09, 2019The Realities of Online TeachingThe realities of online teaching Presenters:Glen Cochrane, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley College Jody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley College Maureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley College Nancy Robertson, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Tuesday, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Bow Valley College N226 …
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Mar 28, 2019Vocabulary Teaching – Resources and Best PracticesCommunity of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL educators have experience working in international settings and have contributed to curriculum development at their institutions. The cumulative expertise of …
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Mar 15, 2019Using Your Voice in Your Classroom2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers11713 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:● 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.● 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Using your voice in your classroomHow can you …
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Mar 07, 2019Teaching Grammar: Why? What? When? How?Presenters:Anita Hibbard, ELL Lead Teacher, Mount Royal UniversityBob de Hoog, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeDesiree Belter, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Thursday, March 7 from 6:00 to 8:00 pmLocation: Bow Valley College, North Campus, N418Not sure how to fit grammar into the CLB levels? …
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Feb 22, 2019Did teaching LINC prepare me for refugee camps?2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers11713 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners.5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Did teaching LINC prepare me for refugee camps?How can teaching Canadian …
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Feb 08, 2019Giving Audio Feedback & Action Oriented FeedbackOn Friday 8 February at 3.30 pm we will have a Professional development session at the Wild Horse Social located at 5005 50 Street, Red Deer.Carol Smyth will present a session on action oriented feedback, and Jess Legacy will present on giving audio feedback.Coffee and snacks will …
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Feb 08, 2019PD Session - Action Oriented Feedback & Giving Audio FeedbackOn Friday 8 February at 3.30 pm we will have a pd session at the Wild Horse Social located at 5005 50 Street, Red Deer.Carol Smyth will present a session on action oriented feedback, and Jess Legacy will present on giving audio feedback.Coffee and snacks will be …
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Jan 25, 2019ATESL Edmonton January PD EventFriday, January 25th, 2019One World One Centre PD Room12050-95A Street Edmonton AB Agenda: 4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Qigong - Lead by Carolynne Melnyk Welcome back ATESL members. We hope you had …
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Jan 25, 2019Greet and GuacHi Central Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language members and enthusiasts!We are happy to announce our first social event of 2019. On Friday 25 January we will meet at Viva Los Tacos Taqueria and bar at 5.00pm located at 1-8012 Edgar Industrial Place in Red Deer …
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Jan 24, 2019Learning English with CBC Version 2.0.Presenter: Brock Wojtalewicz, ELL Instructor and ResearcherDate: Thursday, January 24 at 6:00 to 7:30 pmLocation: Bow Valley College North Campus, 345 6th Avenue SEComputer Lab: N436Summary:Learning English with CBC has been a valuable resource for ESL teachers and English language learners since 2011. The …
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Jan 24, 2019Utilizing Learning English with CBCMore information coming soon!Check back!
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Dec 14, 2018ATESL Edmonton Local Third Annual Winter SocialFriday, December 14th, 20185:00-7:00 pmState and Main on Jasper Avenue (101-10065 Jasper Avenue NW)Come join your fellow ESL educators as we celebrate the end of the year with good company and conversation!You are invited to network and socialize with your colleagues in an informal environment. Attendees …
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Dec 13, 2018Southern Alberta Local Holiday PartyCome join your fellow ESL educators and administrators as we celebrate the holiday season!!Date: Thursday, December 13, 2018Time: 6:00 – 10:00Location: 91 Canyon Blvd. W, LethbridgeCome join the Southern Alberta ATESL Chapter Christmas Party!! In addition to sharing food, drink and good conversation, we will …
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Nov 30, 2018ATESL Edmonton LocalNovember 30, 2018Mennonite Centre for NewcomersRoom 2-0, second floor11713 82 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:4:30 - 5:00 p.m. - Snacks, beverages, and reconnect with other ESL practitioners. 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Consider the Goals by Renuka Jantz and Linda SutcliffeThis …
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Nov 29, 2018Southern AB: Grammar Teaching – Resources and Best Practices Community of Practitioners Sharing SessionThe ESL profession is filled with talented, dedicated individuals who have developed pedagogical expertise by working with diverse second language learning populations. Many ESL educators have experience working in international settings and have contributed to curriculum development at their institutions. The cumulative expertise of the ESL teaching community is …
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Nov 28, 2018Calgary November SocialWe would like to introduce your Calgary Local Exec for the 2018/19 year!Co-chairs: Bob de Hoog and Nancy RobertsonTreasurer: Elaine MewSecretary: Kim MacDonaldWe are really looking forward to working with you this year! To kick off the year, you are warmly invited to the annual …