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Dare we say that spring has finally sprung? In the spirit of the season, and all things hopeful, we at TESL WW are looking forward to this spring’s AGM event where you’ll have the opportunity to renew and reinvigorate the TESL committee, revisit old acquaintances, make new ones, and learn new theories about second language acquisition. So save the date, Thursday, May 8th, and keep reading…In this issue of the newsletter you’ll find the itinerary and registration form for this year’s Annual General Meeting. We hope to see you there!

Contents:

AGM Speaker Profile
AGM Registration Information and Form & Beverage Selection
Directions to the AGM A
Call for Nominations
Book Awards Information

TESL WW's AGM Proudly Welcomes Dr. Barbara Schmenk as our Guest Speaker

When Caveman meets Barbie in the Language Classroom. Gender and Gendering in Second Language Learning Environments

It is widely believed that second language learning is a “feminine” domain, and that languages are “girl’s subjects.” Arguably the field of second language education is strongly feminized, and a closer look at some research findings in this area reveals that this phenomenon is deeply rooted in gender stereotypes and beliefs about the sexes. Furthermore, beliefs about gender and beliefs about language learning inform much of our views of language education and gender today.

This presenttaion sets out to explore these issues further.

Why has the feminization of language learning been such a persistent phenomenon?
Can the predominant feminization of language learning and teaching be challenged?
Which strategies can teachers adopt in the language classroom to subvert some of the dominant patterns of gendering?

TESL WW AGM

Please join us for the TESL Waterloo Wellington Annual General Meeting on Thursday May 8, 2008 at Renison College.

Agenda

4:30 – 5:00 Registration
5:00 – 5:30 Mingle over snacks and refreshments while you peruse
                      the book display.
5:30 – 6:00 Participate in our Annual General Meeting
6:00 – 7:00 Enjoy a buffet style dinner which includes vegetarian and
                      non- vegetarian dishes, dessert and beverages.
7:00 – 8:00 Listen to speaker Dr. Barbara Schmenk.

Cost for attending the AGM is $30 for TESL members and $35 for non-TESL members.

Deadline for registration is May 1, 2008. Please be sure to register early to reserve your spot.

Mail to: Lorraine Lasmanis: 144 Briarcliffe Cres. Waterloo ON, N2L 5T8

Please make cheques payable to TESL WW. Please contact llasmanis@sympatico.ca for additional information.

If you would like the opportunity to work with ESL instructors from diverse teaching backgrounds in an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration AND earn valuable P.D. hours, then consider joining your TESL-WW executive.

The following positions need to be filled for the upcoming year:

Newsletter Editor
Treasurer
Members at Large (2)
President Elect

If you are interested in filling any of these positions please attend the AGM on May 8th where nominations will be heard and elections held. If you are unable to attend, but would like to volunteer on next year’s committee, please notify Stefan Rehm (srehm@watarts.uwaterloo.ca), TESL committee member and officiator of this year’s elections, prior to May 8th.

In the winter newsletter you were encouraged to send in your book award nominations recognizing stellar students and teachers. We’ve heard from some of you, but we also know that there are many untold stories of excellence and inspiration. By honouring those who inspire you, you inspire us all. The following are the specific award categories:

Primary School ESL Student
Secondary School ESL Student
Adult ESL Student
ESL Volunteer
ESL Teacher

$25 book certificate
$50 book certificate
$75 book certificate
$75 book certificate
$75 book certificate

Current newsletter -	Spring 2008 (pdf)

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TESL WW Newsletter -	Winter 2008 (pdf)
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	Spring 2007 (pdf)
	Winter 2007 2. (pdf)
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