Category: Workshop

Workshop Title: Using Service Learning to Increase Student Engagement and Language Retention in the English Language Classroom This workshop will highlight the benefits of using service learning as a methodology in the English language classroom. Service learning begins in the classroom and then moves out into the community where students engage in projects such as organizing a clean-up or creating an information campaign. Students engage in higher order thinking through service learning by integrating multiple skills, problem-solving, and reflecting on and evaluating their project. Service learning offers a unique opportunity for students of all backgrounds to use their language and communication

Workshop Title: Integrating the four skill areas in language learning: An instructional routine This workshop provides teachers with an instructional routine they can utilize in language classrooms to prepare students for academic courses at English-medium universities. Drawing upon empirical research, Motley’s (2016) Talk, Read, Talk, Write, and his own teaching experiences, Dr. Larson will provide practitioners with a cohesive weekly routine that employs all four skill areas (i.e., listening, speaking, reading, and writing). Based on his experience, students who receive such instruction are highly receptive and engaged in the subject matter. This workshop will provide teachers with an additional routine

Workshop Title:  Learn and Apply: Using Social Media for Language and Content Application Social media has transformed over the years from a place of entertainment to a contemporary and engaging learning platform that is immediate and personal. Reviewing language and content through social media posts is a great way to help students connect their learning to bigger issues outside of the classroom. This virtual workshop will demonstrate how to set up a social media project for unit or semester-long content and language review. Participants will learn how to guide their students in social media posts that will improve their skills in