TNTESOL Annual Conference & Business Meeting: Full Schedule

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Learn from the past. Teach in the present. Illuminate the future.

9:00am CDT

Using movement to teach academic vocabulary in middle and high school

Adolescent ELs often have difficulty mastering academic vocabulary because of its abstract nature, which can negatively influence their comprehension. This study explores the effectiveness of using TPR strategies to improve vocabulary acquisition among adolescent ELs and if text comprehension was subsequently improved.

Speakers

Collin Olson

Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN

Collin Olson teaches ESL at Smyrna High School and is a Doctoral Candidate in Literacy Studies at MTSU.

Friday September 21, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Saddlebred

Research Oriented

Session ID §-04
Presenter Email olsonc@rcschools.net

12:00pm CDT

The ELL Teacher's Toolbox: Ideas to Support Your Students

This will be a fast-paced session where participants will be given easy-to-use strategies to implement with ELL's of all levels. Participants will hear strategies, see examples, and have opportunities to ask questions about how they can use these ideas in their own classroom!

Speakers

Tracey Anderson

Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Tracey has been teaching ESL for 13 years. She enjoys working with younger students and newcomers. She believes in a hands-on approach to learning that involves manipulatives and lots of movement!

Elizabeth Proctor

Rutherford County Schools, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

I am in my sixth year of teaching, all of which have been as an ESL teacher. Before working in Rutherford County Schools, I was in Metro Nashville Public Schools as a blended classroom and self-contained ESL teacher. I love the diversity my students bring into our school and I love... Read More →

Friday September 21, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Saddlebred

Practice Oriented

Session ID §-01
Presenter Email proctore@rcschools.net

1:00pm CDT

Lighting the Path to Language Acquisition for Newcomers (K-5)

In this session, you will learn research based information about the challenges that face Newcomer students from various sub-populations. You will also learn research-based and practical strategies to help these students begin to develop competency in all four language domains.

Speakers

Amy Cunningham

Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna, Tn

Amy Cunningham has thirteen years of teaching experience in a variety of school settings and grade levels. She holds a Bachelor of Science ('04) and Master of Education ('12) from Lipscomb University and has an ESL endorsement ('16) from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is currently... Read More →

newcomerspresentation pptx

Friday September 21, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Saddlebred

Practice Oriented

Session ID §-16
Presenter Email cunninghama@rcschools.net

2:00pm CDT

Resettled Refugees' Strengths and Responsive Instruction

Based on an ethnographic study, this presentation will review how resettled refugees leverage their strengths to make sense of schoolwork. Drawing upon third space theories, the author will share findings and implications for educators. All participants can engage in collaborative discussions to think about implications specific to their work.

Speakers

Shannon Daniel

Vanderbilt University's Peabody College, Nashville, TN

Shannon M. Daniel is a senior lecturer at Vanderbilt University, Peabody College. She researches how multilingual youth mediate one another’s learning in and out of school and how educators responsively refine their instruction to support culturally and linguistically diverse l... Read More →

Friday September 21, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Saddlebred

Research Oriented

Session ID §-28
Presenter Email shannonmarydaniel@gmail.com

3:00pm CDT

English Teachers as Citizen Diplomats

In an increasingly globalized world, English language skills are in high demand in nearly every country because of the educational and economic opportunities they provide. Meet TESOL professionals who are alumni of U.S. State Department programs and learn how they supported U.S. foreign policy by strengthening English teaching around the world.

Speakers

Christopher Hastings

ESL Coordinator, Southwest Tennessee Community College

Dr. Hastings has spent 16 years teaching ESL/EFL and training teachers. Before coming to Southwest Tennessee Community College, he was a State Department English Language Fellow in Russia and China. In addition to teaching in Colombia, Brazil, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia, he was... Read More →

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State

The English Language Programs is the premier opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. By completing projects designed by U.S. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators work closely with... Read More →

Friday September 21, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Saddlebred

Practice Oriented

Session ID §-39
Presenter Email outreach@elprograms.org

4:00pm CDT

Teach Abroad with the English Language Fellow Program

Learn how you can enhance English language teaching capacity abroad through 10-month paid teaching fellowships designed by U.S. Embassies for experienced U.S. TESOL professionals. As a Fellow, you can provide English language instruction, conduct teacher training, and develop resources. Join us to hear from program staff and alumni.

Speakers

Christopher Hastings

ESL Coordinator, Southwest Tennessee Community College

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State

Friday September 21, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Saddlebred

Practice Oriented

Session ID §-21
Presenter Email outreach@elprograms.org

9:00am CDT

Beyond the Classroom: Not Your Mother’s Teacher Preparation Program

The participants will share two programs created to combat the summer slide. Panelists will share their perspectives on the reason for the creation of the programs, the logistics. the impact on the teacher candidates’ practice, the impact on the faculty members’ practice, and the results for the children who participated in Power Lunches.

Speakers

Sharon Hixon

Dean, School of Education, Dalton State College

Sharon Hixon is Dean, School of Education. She previously taught ESOL and literacy methods courses. She previously taught in private and public school elementary classrooms.

Jacquelyn Mesco

Dalton State College School of Ed

Saturday September 22, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Saddlebred

Discussion Panel

Session ID §-46
Presenter Email shixon@daltonstate.edu