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IntroductionIntroductionThis project has as an objective to show the
results of my experience as a teaching assistant in English as a Second Language-ESL classes as well as the benefits to the community.
ESL Adult Education
Project OverviewProject Overview
This presentation is a summary of my activities with Advanced ESL classes. I will explain how this experience improved my teaching abilities and which benefits it brought to the community.
Project ObjectivesProject Objectives
To develop strategies for enhancing the delivery of ESL to adults.
Community AspectsCommunity AspectsTo support the NWACC
community by assisting the ESL program by…
encouraging students to further their educational experiences
helping model activities tutoring students with
problems monitoring pair and
group activities preparing materials teaching class during
the teacher’s absenceConversation class
Course ObjectivesCourse Objectives
To learn about the methods for teaching ESL to
adults critical thinking presentation
lesson planning evaluation diagnostics
teaching approaches methodology activities and tasksESL faculty and students socialize and
practice their language skills
TechnologyTechnology
Power Point Windows Media Player, Microsoft
Movie Maker Graphic Design Software Overhead projector TV/DVD/Video/Tape Players Language CDs Internet Language Sites
Skills Language communication skills
instructional language explanatory language
Teaching multicultural awareness and respect text and resource capabilities
Technology for the classroom Computer use and accessing websites
MethodsMethods The skills mentioned were accomplished
through participation in training such as the Arkansas
Department of Workforce Education’s ESl Institute and completing a South Caroline College Pilot Project for teaching ESL on-line.
planning lessons and designing activities participating in the class routine 4 to 8 hours
weekly.
Me
Expected OutcomeExpected Outcome
My experience has prepared me to teach English as a Foreign when I return to Brazil.
Association with non-native students has enhanced my world cultural awareness
Training will enable me to transfer my knowledge of teaching techniques, methods, and approaches to presenting ESL to future colleagues and peers
Confidence in my abilities as an educator
References or References or AcknowledgementAcknowledgement Danny Sheffield -
ESL Instructor Philip Less –
Program Advisor, Ark Dept of Workforce Education
Kevin Keating, Center for ESL, University of Arkansas, Tuscon, AZ
•Dianne Phillips – EAST/EMPACTS Facilitator
•Community - ESL Adult Education Students and Staff.