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The TESL Dialogue series is an open forum where participants are free to turn on their microphones and cameras to fully immerse in a discussion about a relevant topic in ELT. A subject-matter-expert joins participants in this session to help guide the conversation and offer helpful insight when needed.
Format: Throughout the session the moderator will provide the audience with a thought-provoking question to encourage conversation. After the subject matter expert responds to the question, participants are invited to answer the questions themselves, provide a comment or example, or ask a related question to the subject matter expert and their peers. The goal of this session is to develop a community of practice which allows for as many narratives to be heard and shared as possible. The session will conclude with a breakout room reflection activity where participants are encouraged to discuss what they have learned, any remaining questions they have, and their next steps in respect to the session topic.
Upcoming TESL Dialogue Sessions
June 3 | Online Engagement Strategies for Adult Learners |
July 11 | Cultivating a Culture of Academic Integrity |
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TESL Dialogue: Online Engagement Strategies for Adult Learners
Subject-Matter Expert: Sylvia Fung, OCELT
When: Saturday, June 3, 3:00 - 4:30 pm EDT
Teaching Sectors: Adult ESL (credit), College/University (EAP), Continuing Education/Adult ESL (non-credit), OSLT/ELT, TESL trainers
Session Type: Teaching Best Practices
Category: Instructional Design, Lesson Planning/Ideas, Online Teaching/Learning
Dialogue Description
• How are adult learners different in the current situation coming out of the pandemic?
• What are the ingredients to Learner-Centered Design?
• How do we transform these ingredients into a great educational experience?
• What are some online engagement strategies that you used for adult learners?
• How do you assess whether your engagement strategy is successful?
How do adult learners learn differently online, and how do you keep them engaged in the virtual classroom? This session aims to explore practical strategies and innovative techniques to engage learners to deliver more satisfying learning experiences. Join us to learn from others as well as have an opportunity to share your ideas and suggestions.
About the Subject-Matter Expert
Sylvia Fung (she/her) has been teaching for over 20 years, and is currently an ESL instructor and teacher-trainer at Seneca College. She has an M.Ed. and was a school teacher for the Toronto District School Board and a corporate trainer. She enjoys teaching workplace communication skills, with special interests in pronunciation and sociocultural awareness.
Note: TESL Dialogue sessions are only open to current TESL Ontario members.
This TESL Dialogue session was rescheduled from January 17th to July 11th.
TESL Dialogue: Cultivating a Culture of Academic Integrity
Subject-Matter Expert: Iryna Pavlova, OCELT & Laura Facciolo
When: Tuesday, July 11, 12:00 - 1:30 pm EDT
Teaching Sectors: All sectors
Session Type: Teaching Best Practices
Participant Level: No previous knowledge required
Category: Academic Integrity
*Please note the early start time*
Dialogue Description
What does equitable pedagogy mean to you? Do the values of equitable pedagogy intersect with the values of academic integrity? Can there ever be academic integrity without equity? Join our session to engage in a lively discussion of this topic.
Note: TESL Dialogue sessions are only open to current TESL Ontario members.
Want to Lead a Discussion?
TESL Ontario continuously accepts proposals for TESL Dialogue subject-matter experts throughout the year. Proposals will be reviewed by the Dialogue team, and if approved the subject-matter expert will be contacted to make arrangements for scheduling the TESL Dialogue session.
Visit our Become a Presenter webpage for more information.
TESL DIALOGUE VIDEO LIBRARY
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Grazzia Maria Mendoza Chirinos
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24-Oct-2020
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Jacqueline Seijo, OCELT
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28-Nov-2020
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James Papple, OCELT
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19-Jan-2021
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Sheila Nicholas, OCELT
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23-Feb-2021
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Livia Pataki, OCELT & Mitra Rabiee, OCELT
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27-Apr-2021
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Alice Pivniceru
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29-May-2021
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Chadia Mansour
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22-June-2021
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Sharon Tjaden-Glass & Chadia Mansour
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27-July-2021
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Alanna Carter
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17-Aug-2021
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Livia Pataki & Mitra Rabiee
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25-Sep-2021
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Sara Alexandre
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19-Oct-2021
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Mohammad Falhasiri & Fatima Hasiri
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13-Nov-21
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Stephanie Leutner, OCELT
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7-Dec-21
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Gabriela Kleckova
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29-Jan-22
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Understanding Gender and Sexual Diversity | Celeste Turner | 15-Feb-22 |
Promoting Active Reading with Online Social Annotation | Charity Davenport | 12-Mar-22 |
Oral Corrective Feedback: Pedagogical Implications | Mohammad Falhasiri, OCELT | 9-Apr-22 |
Music in the ESL Classroom | Rachel Fourny, OCELT, OCT |
10-May-22 |
Creating Engaging Lessons Online and In-Person | Grazzia Maria Mendoza | 18-June-22 |
The Leadership Pipeline of a Volunteer-Driven Language Teaching Association | Dr. Okon Effiong | 13-Aug-22 |
English-Medium Instruction Across Contexts | Dr. Joyce Kling | 10-Sept-22 |
Developing Language Proficiency in an L2 Context | Miguel Carranza | 12-Nov-22 |
Fostering Independent Learners | Dr. Lynn Zimmerman | 06-Dec-22 |
Poetry: From the Page to the Classroom |
Annie Altamirano
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11-Feb-23 |
Online Learning From a Learner’s Point of View | Ellen Park, OCELT | 07-Mar-23 |
PFL to 4L: What Does the L Really Mean? Let's Talk Literacy! | Dana Augustino, OCELT & Sam Banks, OCELT | 04-Apr-23 |
Artificial Intelligence Chat and Us | John Allan, OCELT | 24-May-23 |