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Oct. 20, 2023Volunteers needed for ATESL EDI/Anti-Racism ProjectATESL's EDI/Anti-Racism project, funded by Alberta's Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant, is currently developing a resource for CLB 3/4 classrooms that will address cross-cultural awareness, anti-racism and facilitate greater understanding of the challenges faced by racialized, Indigenous and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals.If you are interested in piloting the CLB 3/4 resources with …
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Aug. 30, 2023FOUNDATIONAL PATHWAY FOR NEWCOMERS English Language Training and Administrative Assistant Skill DevelopmentATESL is excited to share MacEwan University's newest initiative with our members.Please note that due to this program's specific eligibility, care should be given in the distribution of this opportunity. Foundational Pathway for Newcomers: English 30-2 - English Language Training and Administrative Assistant Skill Development Program: 1 year MacEwan …
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July 27, 2023Rural Routes Program of NorQuest College has a new name! It is now Alberta Routes!The Rural Routes Program of NorQuest College has a new name! It is now Alberta Routes: Building Capacity in Community Educators.ATESL joins the ESL community in Alberta in congratulating our strategic partner on its successful rebranding! With the new name, Alberta Routes also celebrates more than 20 years …
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May 8, 2023May 18 -Let’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 2, 2023May 17- Change 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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April 19, 2023May 2: The Promotion of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Learning EnvironmentsMay 2nd6:00PM – 8:00PM1107 2nd Avenue A North (Lethbridge Family Services building)SummaryCome join us for this 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 …
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April 17, 2023Change it Up PDChange it Up PD helps trainers, educators, and social service providers build skills in facilitating groups, delivering training, and supporting change.For a limited time, tuition is being covered via a grant from Skills for Success Canada.How is it different?Most teaching and training focuses on the ‘what …
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April 11, 2023April 20: Let’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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April 11, 2023April 28 -Using Digital Technology Vocabulary Learning Strategies to Teach Medical Vocabulary5 pm to 6 pm Summary: 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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March 13, 2023March 24 - Learning 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 drawback …
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March 3, 2023March 16 -Let’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. 28, 20232023 TESL SK/SK TEAL/TESL MB Online ConferenceOur 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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Feb. 28, 2023TESL Career Centre - Powered by TESL OntarioOur colleagues at TESL Ontario are so excited to share this new resource with ATESL and its members!The TESL Ontario Career Centre provides career development resources specific to the English language education field in Canada. The site is designed to provide TESL educators with vital resources to facilitate search …
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Feb. 7, 2023February 24- Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tools in English Language TeachingFebruary 24, 2023PD 5:00 - 6:00 MST Presenter: Dr. Kent LeePD 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., …
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Feb. 7, 2023February 16 - 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. 18, 2023TESL Ontario Webinar SeriesAccess to TESL Ontario webinars TESL Ontario members will continue to enjoy all TESL Ontario webinars for FREE as a benefit of membership. Members must be a member of the TESL Ontario group on Tutela.However, TESL Ontario webinars are now available to non-members for a fee of $30+taxes for …
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Jan. 18, 2023BC TEAL 2023 Annual Conference: Connecting through Land and Language; Reconciliation, Reflection, Innovation, TransformationMay 4, 2023 - May 6, 2023UBC Faculty of Forestry, Forest Sciences Centre, 2424 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4Key DatesFebruary 15, 2023: Deadline to submit session proposalsFebruary-March 2023: Review of session proposals & responsesMarch 31, 2023: Deadline for presenters to confirm participation and register …
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Jan. 5, 2023Banff National Park Virtual PresentationsBanff National Park is now accepting bookings for its virtual presentations for the winter & spring semesters to Calgary ATESL members and your learners! Banff National Park for English LearnersBring Banff National Park to your classroom with free Parks Canada virtual programs for English language learners (ELL). Participants will …
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Jan. 5, 2023January 13 - Using 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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Nov. 15, 2022Saturday, December 3rd: Anti-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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