Attend Workshops on Teaching Techniques for ESOL Learners at The Seattle Public Library in October
release date: October 6, 2017
The Seattle Public Library invites teachers, tutors and volunteers to learn techniques and activities for teaching new ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) learners at two upcoming workshops on Saturdays, Oct. 14 and Oct. 28 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., 206-386-4636.
Library events are free and open to the public. Registration is required for both events, see details below.
OCT. 14 - COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Supporting Adult Literacy and Learning
9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 1, Microsoft Auditorium 206-386-4636. Online registration is required.
The event will start with "A Conversation about Digital Equity," followed by breakout sessions.
Breakout sessions will include:
ESOL Teaching Techniques
Understanding Adult Learners
Hands-On Learning: Creating Tools and Manipulatives for ESOL
Passing the Citizenship Interview
Immigration 101
ESOL Lesson Planning
Facilitating Talk Time English Conversation Groups
Basic Reading for Adult Learners
Working with Immigrants: A Social Service Perspective
Supporting Immigrant Civic Engagement
This event is sponsored by The Seattle Public Library Foundation, Seattle Goodwill, King County Library System, Literacy Source and Seattle Central College.
OCT. 28 - TEACHING AND PLANNING LESSONS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS
For new ESOL instructors
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28 at the Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Level 4, Howard S. Wright Family & Janet W. Ketcham Meeting Room 2, 206-386-4636. Online registration is required.
Instructor Alysan Croydon will demonstrate techniques and activities for teaching English language learners. Attendees will learn how to plan lessons and assess what students know, including students who have no English ability. She will also give tips on how to be culturally sensitive and to differentiate instruction for various levels.
Croydon has been an English language teacher and teacher educator for over 30 years and has trained volunteers to teach English language learners throughout the state. She is a faculty member at the School for Teaching ESL in cooperation with Seattle Pacific University, and a board member of the Literacy Council of Seattle.