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TEFL2YL EVO20

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on October 16, 2019 at 11:17:05 am
 

Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Young Learners 

 



Abstract:  Write a brief (not more than 50 words) description of your session. Your audience is potential participants in the session. Be as specific as possible.


Target audience:

 

TEFL2YL is designed for teachers, parents, caregivers, and everyone involved in teaching young learners and teens irrespective of context or degree of experience. 

 

Session objectives:

 

By the end of this workshop, participants will have: 

  • discussed challenges and activities involved in teaching EFL to young learners.
  • discussed methods of teaching young learners via VoiceThread, Videos, Story reading; Games; Arts & Crafts.
  • created activities using VoiceThread, story reading; board games; arts & crafts.
  • discussed student collaboration 
  • recorded their voices using PoodLL and recorder using their audio and webcam
  • added their reflections and feedback of the session on Padlet
  • created video tutorials using Screencast-o-matic to document their work.   

 


Syllabus: The session syllabus. Include the major focus for each week and at least one activity or task. You will fill in the details during the training session.


Week 1: Jan, 11-18, 2020
Getting-acquainted and learning about the session tools

 

Lead Moderator: Nellie Deutcsch

In week 1, participants will

  • become familiar with the layout of this platform 
  • get acquainted with the other members of TEFL2YL EVO20
  • get acquainted with the tools:
  • create own activities based on tools 
  • brainstorm and discuss topical issues of concern in teaching EFL to young learners around the world

 

 

Week 2:  Jan. 19-25, 2020

"The Magic in Reading Aloud a Book" Question: Can this be rephrased? It seems to me that Reading Aloud A Book sounds like a weak translation, not the common phrase we use in English which is "Reading a Book Aloud". Sometimes, we do use Adverbs to end a phrase. 

 

Lead Moderator: Judy Wong

In week 2, participants will:

  • Learn and discuss the science and magic of reading in the classroom
  • Discuss why and how reading aloud a book is an important tool 
  • Learn and practice implementing the magic of reading aloud a book with interactive reading activities

 


Week 3: Jan. 26- Feb. 1, 2020

Games in the EFL Classroom [for Young Learners]

 

Lead Moderator: Nives Torresi

 

In week 3, participants will:

  • Learn and discuss the theory related to using Games in the EFL classroom
  • Discover types of Games and online tools for Educators to prepare lessons for their Classroom 
  • Take part in activities to practice implementing these games in the Classroom and share their work

 

 


Week 4: Feb. 2-8, 2020

 

Learning & Exploring English through UPCYCLING

Lead Moderator: Sheryl McCoy

 

In week 4, participants will:

  • Read about and discuss the TEFL foundation processes using Upcycling in the YL class 
  • Learn about and apply the information in Upcycling Tie Dye Day Lesson Plan Brochure 
  • Create an Upcycling lesson, document the process, and share on Padlet.  

 

 


Week 5: Feb. 9-15, 2020

 

Wrap-up ZOOM meeting and reflections on Padlet 

 

Lead Moderator: Nellie Deutsch

 

 In week 5, participants will showcase their work and reflect.

  • They will create videos of their work using Screencast-o-matic
  • Create a Padlet wall
  • Add the videos on the wall.
  • Share the link of their Padlet with the rest of the participants.  
  •  Take the final survey for EVO20
  •  Fill in the feedback form for TEFL2YL. 

Requirements:

Participants will be expected to have the basic skills necessary to facilitate communication via an online discussion group.

 

Technical Requirements

  • Microphone
  • Webcam

 

Session Communication Tools

  • Moodle
  • ZOOM  

 

Technology  

  • VoiceThread (Get an educator free account)
  • Google Drive Power Points presentations (have a gmail account)
  • Padlet (get a free account)
  • Screencast-o-matic (get a free account)
  • PoodLL (on the Moodle editor)
  • Recorder (on the Moodle editor)

 


 

Sponsor: TESOL CALL IS

 

Name (last, first)

Email address

Location 
(country of residence)

Biodata 
(max. 50 words) 
 

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Nellie Deutsch  nellie.muller.deutsch@gmail.com  

Nellie Deutsch, Ed.D. is a Canadian long distance teacher, runner, and healer. She has been teaching EFL in the public school system and at universities for over 40 years. Her teaching expertise include junior high school (ages 12-15) team leadership and adult teacher development. 

 

She holds Doctor of Education in educational leadership specializing in curriculum and instruction. Nellie organizes free annual online events (Moodle MOOCs, Virtual World MOOCs, online conferences such as MMVC11-19 and COO9-CO19. She helps coordinate and co-moderates Electronic Village Online Sessions) and mentors educators on how to "teach as a way to learn" using WizIQ, ZOOM, Moodle, Google Drive, Padlet, VoiceThread, and Screencast-o-matic. 

 

She also practices mindfulness, the Alexander Technique, the Paula Method, and Reiki in and out of the classroom.  

Wong, Judy

judy@reach2share.com

USA

“We are teachers as well as students and our students are our teachers” Judy is a professional storybook reader, performing & visual artist, published writer and a teacher & international speaker specializing in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Judy holds a BS in Liberal Arts /Teaching Academics through the Arts and an MA-TESOL from the New School University in NYC, USA.

 
Torresi, Nives

 

nives_torresi@hotmail.com

Italy

Nives Torresi is a Teacher, at Classical Studies High School (Italy), of English Conversation & English Drama; English Exam Preparation (Cambridge FCE & PET) and Business English to local corporations. 

Nives also translates from Italian to English (specializing in Business Manuals, Historical archives & Medical papers), works as Interpreter and Mediator for Business negotiations.

Also teaches online via interactive learning platforms for Business & Conversation English courses & Language tutoring. Participates actively in online Teacher Training or development courses such as Moodle for Teachers and Teaching with Technology, 

More about Nives

 

 

McCoy, Sheryl

n2teaching2@gmail.com

Erie, Kansas USA

“Learning is an adventure for life” is the vision that Sheryl McCoy shares. She teaches and judges online & F2F STEAM contests, workshops, and professional development courses, developing a fusion of teaching tools, Inquiry-based skills, research, and interests.

Sheryl earned a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Ed, as well as a Masters degree in Curric & Instruction in Environmental Sci ED at PittState University, Pittsburg, Kansas. 

Today, Sheryl lives with her family on their sustainable farm in the Central Plains of USA (Kansas) where she works and volunteers in a variety of settings, including F2F and online within informal education networks.

 

 

Dena McCoy

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Contact 

Nellie Deutsch

 

Statement of commitment: Each moderator should type the words "I agree" followed by his/her name to show understanding of and acceptance of the following statement:

 

I understand that session moderators are required to participate in the 5-week Moderators' Development Session from October 13 until November 10, 2019. The EVO session will be offered between January 11 and February 16, 2019.  I understand that EVO sessions are free of advertising and no commercial sponsorship is allowed. Finally, I understand that EVO sessions are free and open to all, and that no academic credit may be given for participation.

 

I agree - Judy Wong

I agree - Nellie Deutsch

I agree - Nives Torresi

I agree - Sheryl McCoy

 

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