News
-
June 6, 2019September 7 - English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk AfternoonCentral Alberta-ATESL is excited to announce the upcoming event, English is Crazy: A Lightning Talk Afternoon.When: Saturday, September 7 at 3:00.Location: Wild Horse Market Studio, 5005 50 Street, Red DeerThe “lightning talk”- also known as Pecha Kucha was developed in Tokyo by architects looking to keep …
-
June 4, 2019Conference Registration Now Open!The ATESL 2019 conference registration is now open! Early bird deadline is September 16th. Spread the word. https://www.atesl.ca/conference/registration/
-
May 17, 2019June 11 -Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA)Reintroducing the fun in teaching English (under PBLA), will be held on Tuesday, June 11th. In order to accommodate the various teaching schedules, the same workshop will be offered at two different times: 3:30 to 5:00 pm and again from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. Location: Central Calgary …
-
May 8, 2019Creating a Positive Learning Environment – Approaches and Best PracticesCreating 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 …
-
April 18, 2019ATESL Edmonton - Friday, April 26Sacred 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 …
-
April 18, 2019Techniques for Literacy Classes - Saturday, May 11Schedule: Saturday, May 11 Location: CIES Welcome Centre 3820 – 32 Street N.E. Workshop Descriptions:Move it or Lose itPatricia Len, B.A. M.Ed., LINC Literacy Instructor & Team Lead Welcome Centre, C.I.E.S. and Donna Clarke, LINC Literacy Instructor and PBLA Lead In this practical workshop, you will participate in …
-
April 10, 2019Edmonton Mini Conference - Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated KnowledgeWith 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 theme being Teach and Inspire: Practice Generated Knowledge …
-
March 19, 2019The realities of online teachingThe realities of online teachingPresenters:Glen Cochrane, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeJody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeMaureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeNancy Robertson, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeDate: Tuesday, April 9th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Location: Bow Valley College N226 (Refreshments …
-
March 1, 2019Using your voice in your classroomFriday, March 15th, 20192nd 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 classroom …
-
Feb. 27, 2019Southern Alberta Local PDVocabulary 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 …
-
Feb. 9, 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? …
-
Feb. 9, 2019Edmonton Professional Development - Feb.22.2nd Floor Meeting Room 2-4Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers11713 82 Street NW, Edmonton, AB T5B 2V9Agenda:4:00 - 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 …
-
Feb. 6, 2019Central PD - February 8On 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 be …
-
Jan. 16, 2019Central Alberta EventsHi Central Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language members and enthusiasts.We are happy to announce our first social event of 2019, and our first Professional Development event.On Friday 25 January we will meet at Viva Los Tacos Taqueria and bar at 5.00pm located at 1-8012 Edgar …
-
Jan. 7, 2019Upcoming 2019 Calgary PDJanuary 24, 2019: Utilizing Learning English with CBCMarch 7, 2019: Teaching Grammar: Why? What? When? How?April 9, 2019: The Realities of Online TeachingJody Gilbert, Program Coordinator, Bow Valley CollegeMaureen Harron, ELL Instructor, Bow Valley CollegeMay 11, 2019: Techniques for Literacy Classes:Move it or Lose …
-
Jan. 7, 2019ATESL Edmonton January PD EventFriday, January 25th, 2019One World One Centre PD Room12050-95A Street Edmonton ABAgenda: 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 a restful …
-
Dec. 7, 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 …
-
Dec. 4, 2018Southern Alberta 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 also …
-
Nov. 15, 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 an …
-
Nov. 14, 2018ATESL Edmonton Local MeetingNovember 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 presentation …
Page 6 of 7
