Fall 2009 M. A. TESOL Presentation Schedule – December 4, 2009
| 1:00–1:30 | Registration (HUM 587) | ||
| Room no. | HUM 202 | HUM 207 | HUM 211 |
| 1:30-1:55 | “Robodictionaries”: Examining the Efficacy of Computerized Bilingual Dictionaries for Language Learners
Victoria Rader |
Teachers Learning from Students on Queer Issues in ESL
Ian Stuart |
Beating Stress into L2 Learners: Can Beat Gesture Awareness Impact Learning English?
Jeremy Cairns & Paul Brazeau |
| 2:00-2:25 | You Too Can YouTube!: Using YouTube as a Source of Authentic Material
Marian Russell & Jennifer Kearns |
Facilitating Classroom Discussion: How to Generate Lively Student Talk and Interaction
Vicky Yu |
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| 2:30-2:55 | Preparing Students to Write through Collaborative Brainstorming
Lauren Hamilton Sáez |
Introducing Roots and Affixes to Beginning ESL Learners
Lou Ann Bassan |
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| 3:00-3:25 | “Oh, Yeah”: Using Reflection Writing to Develop Awareness in Oral Communication
Winifred Dajani |
Log in to Learning: Integrating a Website into a Curriculum
Emily Harms |
Rhetorical Patterns in L2 Writers’ Argumentative Essays
Hae Sung Yang |
| 3:45-4:15 | Closing Reception (HUM 587) | ||
MATESOL Career Networking Schedule – December 4, 2009
The MATESOL faculty and students would like to warmly thank our MATESOL alumni for coming back and sharing information about your work experience, your insights, and your advice.
Despite the tough economy, we want to learn about hiring realities, what it’s like to do your job, job search strategies, career options, ways to build professional skills, and steps to plan for the future when financial conditions improve. In challenging times, we draw strength and inspiration from our MATESOL network.
Here’s a toast to our alumni: May you continue doing the wonderful work that you do, and may the future bring even richer opportunities and rewards for you!
| 4:10 | Welcome to our alumni (HUM 587) |
| 4:15-7:00 | Career Networking with Alumni |
| Networking will begin with brief introductions of alumni guests in each room. | |
| HUM 579 | EFL positions (jobs abroad) Former international students teaching their native language and doing Post-completion Practical Experience in the U.S. |
| HUM 580 | Intensive English programs & private language schools |
| HUM 581 | K-12 (public & private elementary, middle, and high schools) |
| HUM 582 | Adult schools and community-based programs (Adult non-credit ESL) |
| HUM 583 | Teaching L1 reading & composition (college-level); Obtaining a Composition and/or Reading Certificate at SFSU Pursuing a Ph.D. |
| HUM 587 | Academic ESL: 2- and 4-year colleges/universities |
| HUM 502 | Workplace ESL; Starting one’s own business; Non-teaching and non-TESOL careers |
