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WAESOL, the Washington state affiliate of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), is a professional, non-profit organization whose purposes are to:
  • Promote scholarship
  • Disseminate information related to ESOL
  • Strengthen instruction, teacher training, and research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages
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Add a Friday Pre-conference Workshop

Registration October 9th – October 24th:Final Week Registration October 25th – November 2nd: Registration includes morning refreshments and lunch.
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Meet our 2024 Keynote: Jessica Fagen.

We look forward to seeing you on November 2nd!
Friday, November 1
 

12:30pm PDT

Pre-conference Check-in & Clock Hours
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA
Friday November 1, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
TBA

1:00pm PDT

AI in the Multi-lingual Classroom
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Register to attend this Pre-Conference session:  
  • $30 for members (through October 20th)    
  • $35 for non-members (through October 20th)

This 3-hour hands-on workshop is designed for teachers interested in integrating
practical AI tools into their classrooms, with a special emphasis on supporting
multilingual learners. The workshop will begin with a one-hour session focused on
introduction of AI in education, and discussing the various uses of AI in education.
Participants will explore the pros and cons of different AI applications, delve into
theoretical and practical concerns, and share their own experiences and applications of
AI concepts in their teaching practice.

The remaining two hours will be dedicated to hands-on activities. In the second hour,
participants will explore AI tools that can assist them in lesson planning and creating
more engaging classroom experiences. These tools aim to streamline preparation
processes, allowing teachers to focus more on student interaction and personalized
learning.
In the final hour, participants will shift their focus to AI tools that can be introduced to
students. These tools are designed to help students, particularly multilingual learners,
enhance their learning experiences through personalized support and interactive
features. Participants will have the opportunity to try out these tools, reflect on their
effectiveness, and discuss how they can be integrated into their own classrooms.

By the end of the workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of the
practical applications of AI in education and will be equipped with a variety of AI tools
to enhance their teaching and support their students’ learning.
Speakers
avatar for Jihee Im

Jihee Im

Teaching Assistant, Washington State University
Jihee Im is a Ph.D. student in LLT at WSU, with a B.S. in TESOL from SUNY Oswego and a master’s from ASU. She has five years of teaching experience in New York and South Korea and researches trauma-informed instruction for pre-service teachers of refugee MLLs.
avatar for Dini Arini

Dini Arini

Washington State University
Dini Arini s an Associate Professor from Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia and a Fulbright scholar pursuing a doctoral degree in LLT at WSU. She specializes in the implementation of AI in EFL classrooms, specifically in AI policies to support English teaching and learning... Read More →
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Hadir Alderaan

Washington State University
Hadir Alderaan is an English Language Instructor at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and pursuing doctoral studies in the LLT program at WSU. Her research primarily explores the application of educational technology, with a focus on AI in education in the context of English... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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1:00pm PDT

Visual Rhetoric and Visual Literacy Skills into the Composition Classroom
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Register to attend this Pre-Conference session:  
  • $30 for members (through October 20th)    
  • $35 for non-members (through October 20th)

Visual Rhetoric is all around us. We are inundated by images on social media, at the checkout stand, in our buildings, and anywhere we conduct business daily. Most of the time we tune the images out and say that they don’t impact us; however, so often the images are influencing our conversations, what we purchase, how we respond to others, etc. In this workshop, we will discuss some of the images that have been deemed iconic and worth noting and how we can help our students process the impacts of visual rhetoric and become more visually literate.

We will focus on one assignment that is being used in a university composition classroom, breaking down the components of the assignment to see how similar concepts might apply in other contexts. We will discuss the reasons that visual literacy is necessary across multiple disciplines and engage in collaborative discussion and development of future assignments for both composition and language learning contexts.

The workshop will be divided into three segments, which include the following:
  • Understanding what visual rhetoric is, how it works, how it has been applied to the assignment, and ways to communicate it to students in the process of explaining the assignment.
  • Engaging with a portion of the assignment (i.e. processing the image, brainstorming ideas, organizing ideas, etc.)
  • Collaborating with other participants to craft a mini-assignment (or a larger unit) surrounding visual rhetoric and visual literacy development.
The workshop begins a discussion surrounding visual rhetoric and the importance of being visually literate.
Speakers
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Prakash Paudel

Washington State University
Prakash Paudel, WSU PhD student, has been teaching English Studies and composition from K-12 to higher education in multilingual contexts for 15 years. He promotes visual literacy using visuals and their rhetoric, paying attention to the cultural settings. His research includes public... Read More →
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David Martin, PhD

Washington State University
David Martin, PhD, has been teaching for 25 years in K-12, intensive English, and higher education contexts. His current focus is on the integration of visual media, visual rhetoric, and visual literacy development in the composition classroom. David’s research looks at identity... Read More →
Friday November 1, 2024 1:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
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5:00pm PDT

Meet & Greet at Hampton Inn & Suites Renton
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Join us at the conference hotel for a meet & greet with presenters and other conference attendees.  

Hampton Inn & Suites
1300 Lake Washington Blvd North
Renton, WA 98056
Friday November 1, 2024 5:00pm - 7:30pm PDT
Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Renton 1300 Lake Washington Blvd North Renton, WA 98056
 
Saturday, November 2
 

8:00am PDT

Registration and Check-in
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

8:00am PDT

Visit Exhibitors
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Exhibitors
avatar for Annette Acosta

Annette Acosta

Western Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press
Annette has 25+ years of experience in the field of ESL and publishing. She began her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa and that was followed by working as a classroom teacher, and a trainer in the world of ESL publishing. She has extensive experience working with... Read More →
avatar for Savvas Learning Company

Savvas Learning Company

Account Manager, Savvas Learning Company
Savvas Learning Company
avatar for Jacob Inesta

Jacob Inesta

National Geographic Learning
National Geographic Learning Educational Consultant for Adult & Academic ESL/ESOL programs in Washington.
avatar for Mara Schwartz

Mara Schwartz

Customer Manager, BurlingtonEnglish
BurlingtonEnglish is a standards based, adult ESL blended curriculum used to increase digital literacy skills and promote academic and career success.
avatar for English Language Programs  U.S. Department of State

English Language Programs U.S. Department of State

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State
English Language Programs is the premier opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. By completing projects designed by U.S. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators work closely with local... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

8:00am PDT

Clock Hour Sign-in
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 8:00am - 10:30am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

9:00am PDT

Welcome and Keynote: Say it Forward: Amplifying Unheard Voices with Oral History
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Jessica Fagen is the Education Specialist & Program Coordinator at Voice of Witness, a nonprofit that uses oral history, education, and advocacy to amplify the voices of people impacted by injustice and advance human rights. In this session, Jessica will discuss the benefits of oral history as a pedagogical tool for teaching and learning English and the importance of inclusive, diverse personal narratives. She will introduce the Voice of Witness methodology for ethics-driven storytelling, providing guidance on how to create a culture of bravery and sharing with their classes, and resources to support students in collecting their own communities' stories. Educators will have the opportunity to explore multiple student projects, generating ideas around how oral history may work in their classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Fagen

Jessica Fagen

Education Specialist and Program Coordinator, Voice of Witness
Jessica Fagen (she/her) is the Education Specialist and Program Coordinator at Voice of Witness, where she develops oral history projects that connect students with family and community. As an educator with a passion for critical literacy studies, Jessica believes deeply in the power... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Auditorium C-101
  Keynote

10:00am PDT

Visit Exhibitors
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

10:01am PDT

Poster: Using Wattpad as English Literature Project-Based Learning Medium
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT
This project based-instruction is aimed to help MLs to improve their creative writing skills especially planning, drafting, revising/editing and creativity.
Speakers
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Vicky Amadea

Gonzaga University
Was born in Indonesia June 28,1991. Graduated from Pelita Harapan University with B.Ed degree in TESOL on 2014 and has taught English for Multilingual learners for 10 years. Now, pursuing MA TESOL degree in Gonzaga University.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056

10:01am PDT

Poster: Incorporating web 2.0 learning applications in the three instructional phases
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT
The use of technology in teaching is in the spotlight to date. Despite the phenomenon, there is reluctance from educators about when and how to incorporate technology into the classroom. Therefore, this study aims to explore web 2.0 selected applications in three instructional phases to create language learning engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Wayan Yana

Wayan Yana

English Teacher, Washington State University
I am an English teacher at the Intensive American Language Center (IALC) at Washington State University, where I have the privilege of teaching international students from diverse cultural backgrounds. My passion for teaching goes beyond just imparting knowledge; it's about connecting... Read More →
avatar for Fnu Nasrullah

Fnu Nasrullah

(Fnu) Nasrullah is an assistant professor in Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia. He is a Ph.D. student at Washington State University majoring in Language, Literacy, and Technology. His research focuses on Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), SLA, and education.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:01am - 10:30am PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056

10:30am PDT

A Cultural Iceberg Project
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Culture is more than food and music, so how do we get our students to dive deeper? This session will present a project-based learning activity built upon the framework of Hall’s Cultural Iceberg theory, designed to foster cross-cultural sharing and support Culturally Responsive Teaching.
Speakers
avatar for Audra Lord

Audra Lord

Highline College
Audra Lord currently serves as a tenure-track faculty member in Highline College’s ELCAP program. She holds a Master’s of Linguistics and has taught ESOL in New Zealand, Thailand, and the USA.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
C-110

10:30am PDT

Best Practices for Supporting Newcomers
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
This session will provide an overview of newcomer programs and provide a discussion of five best practices for serving new arrivals. Attendees will consider what their district is currently providing for new arrivals and how they could best improve services for these students.
Speakers
avatar for Judith B. O'Loughlin

Judith B. O'Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator
Judith B. O'Loughlin has taught ESL at K-12, adult education, and graduate university endorsement programs in New Jersey and elsewhere. As a consultant, she focuses on standards-based curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment, collaborative team-teaching, newcomers with... Read More →
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Brenda Custodio

Consultant, Ohio State University
Dr. Brenda Custodio is a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools, and currently teaches at Ohio State University and serves as an educational consultant. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on literacy for English learners, working with newcomers, students... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Auditorium C-101

10:30am PDT

Easy chatbot creation to support English language learning
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has advanced tremendously in recent years, with chatbots being one of the most sophisticated tools available. Their intelligent capabilities offer numerous benefits for enhancing the student learning experience. This workshop aims to help teachers integrate chatbots into their lessons and design engaging learning activities.
Speakers
avatar for Tuti Hidayati

Tuti Hidayati

Washington State University
Tuti Hidayati is an English lecturer at State Islamic College (STAIN Meulaboh) located in West Aceh of Aceh Province, Indonesia. She is currently undertaking Ph.D study in language, literacy, and technology program at Washington State University. Her research interest includes English... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
C-103

10:30am PDT

Localizing Literacy to Build Confidence & Capacity
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Secondary multilingual learners often get stuck for years in literacy remediation programs. As an alternative to traditional interventions, this session describes a literacy framework grounded in students’ strengths and local needs. Participants will learn how to transform prescribed curriculum into community-engaged projects that build literacy skills and self-efficacy.
Speakers
avatar for Anny Fritzen Case

Anny Fritzen Case

Gonzaga University
Anny Fritzen Case is a faculty member at Gonzaga University who previously taught ESL in K-12, community, and university settings. These days, she loves hanging out with her Gonzaga students and multilingual middle schoolers!
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
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10:30am PDT

Teaching Revising Processes as a Concept to College Multilingual English Writers
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
This study explores teaching revision as a scientific concept through Concept-Based Language Instruction (C-BLI) to improve multilingual writers’ revision skills. The results revealed that systematic guidance fosters metacognitive awareness and improvement in writing quality.
Speakers
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Terrence Zhang

Gonzaga University
I am an ESL teacher, teacher educator, and researcher. I earned my MA in TESL from Penn State and completed my Ph.D. in Language, Literacy and Culture at the University of Pittsburgh. Currently, I serve as an assistant professor in the MA TESL program in the Department of Teacher... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
C-113

10:30am PDT

Enhancing DEI in the Adult ESL Classroom
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Since adult ESL programs usually include diverse students, teachers need to incorporate activities that promote Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The purpose of this session is to present activities that ESL instructors can implement in their classes to enhance the DEI. Audience will discuss and leave with practical DEI-driven activities.
Speakers
avatar for Intissar Ahmed Omar Yahia

Intissar Ahmed Omar Yahia

ESL instructor, Spokane Community College
Intissar Yahia is an ESL Instructor in Adult Basic Education at Spokane Community College in Pullman, USA. She also works with the Writing Center at Washington State University (WSU), USA. She received her doctorate in Language, Literacy, and Technology from Washington State University... Read More →
avatar for Luciana Kinoshita

Luciana Kinoshita

Professor, Federal University of South and Southeast Pará
Luciana Kinoshita holds a Bachelor degree in Education with a focus on English and Portuguese, a Master’s degree in Linguistics, and a Ph.D. in Education. She is currently a visiting scholar at Washington State University, USA, and a professor at the Federal University of South... Read More →
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Nancy Maily Paz Osorio

Washington State University
Nancy Paz is an EFL instructor from Honduras. Currently she is a Fullbright grantee pursuing a Master’s degree in Language, Literacy and Technology at Washington State University, USA. She holds a Bachelor degree in English from the National Pedagogical University Francisco Morazan... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Library C-202

10:30am PDT

Empowering Educators: Trauma-Informed Instruction for Refugees & Multilingual Learners
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Explore the critical importance of trauma-informed instruction for refugee multilingual learners (MLLs). This session provides practical strategies for creating supportive classroom environments, addressing trauma's impact on learning, and enhancing social-emotional development. Gain insights into implementing frameworks and fostering positive relationships to support students' well-being and academic success.
Speakers
avatar for Jihee Im

Jihee Im

Teaching Assistant, Washington State University
Jihee Im is a Ph.D. student in LLT at WSU, with a B.S. in TESOL from SUNY Oswego and a master’s from ASU. She has five years of teaching experience in New York and South Korea and researches trauma-informed instruction for pre-service teachers of refugee MLLs.
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Library C-204

10:30am PDT

Enhancing ESL Learning with Music: A Multimodal Approach
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Explore how music can enhance language learning in ESL classrooms through engaging activities that improve pronunciation and phonological awareness. This session provides research-backed strategies for integrating music into ESL lessons, addressing both the benefits and practical challenges instructors face.
Speakers
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RanJun Wang

Gonzaga University
Roger Wang holds an MA in TESOL and has over 2 years of experience teaching adult ESL to students from diverse cultural backgrounds. His research focuses on multimodal instruction, particularly the use of music as a tool for improving phonological awareness and pronunciation in language... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
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10:30am PDT

Addressing Disabilities in the Adult Ed Classroom
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
What constitutes a disability? How can we equitably address our disabled students' needs in an adult ESOL classroom? This presentation will focus on practical ways in which adult ed programs can support their students with disabilities both in person and online.
Speakers
avatar for Irene Lundquist

Irene Lundquist

Beginning ESOL Instructor, Hopelink
Irene Lundquist received her BA in Spanish and French from CSUSM. She later received her TESOL certificate and MA in Applied Linguistics from SDSU where she began her teaching career. Since then, she has spent over a decade teaching ESOL at community colleges, universities, and nonprofit... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
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11:30am PDT

AI-Powered Pathways: Enhancing ESOL Learning in the Digital Age
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Explore how AI can transform ESOL instruction by enhancing language acquisition, critical thinking, and digital literacy. This session provides practical strategies for integrating AI tools into ESOL classrooms, offering innovative approaches to create personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for students.
Speakers
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Ahmed Fahad

Highline College
Ahmed Fahad is a full time faculty at the ELCAP department, Highline college. He is an educator with a background in ESL/EFL teaching and educational technology. He has worked extensively in developing innovative curriculum solutions that leverage emerging technologies, including... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
C-103

11:30am PDT

Low and No Prep Activities You Can Use Today
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
We all have days when we just need some ideas. Come learn about some activities and games you can add to your grab bag and use today!
Speakers
avatar for Laura Gillespie

Laura Gillespie

Assistant Professor- Language Intensive Program, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Laura has been teaching English for more than 20 years. She has an active WA State teaching certificate and has experience with all ages, especially at the college level. Laura has lived, worked, studied, and travelled to almost 40 countries,, and she especially loves learning about... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Library C-204

11:30am PDT

Social-Emotional Learning in Action: Engaging Practices for Adult English Learners
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
This session shares ways of creating a nurturing and community-based environment for adult learners at various English proficiency levels. The presenters demonstrate their instructional practices, such as scaffolds, group activities, routines, and class projects for promoting integrated language skills and social-emotional competencies, supported by evidence-based research and student work samples.
Speakers
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Kara Elizabeth Padgett Freeman

Highline College
Kara Elizabeth teaches at Highline College and South Seattle College in the Seattle, Washington area. Her calling to teach started as a form of activism to support immigrants with varying statuses. She received her bachelor’s degree in English in her home state, Oklahoma and her... Read More →
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Wing Shuen (Alice) Lau

Renton Technical College
Wing Shuen Lau, Ph.D., is a multilingual instructor and researcher. She holds a Master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) and a Bachelor’s in Translation. Her research work has connected perspectives in culturally responsive practices and social-emotional... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
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11:30am PDT

Teaching Four Simple Poems to Foster Identity & Build Community
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
I demonstrate how to teach four simple poems for different levels and purposes—k-12, adult education, refugee & immigrant programs, and college writing classes. I provide lesson plans, original materials, and steps in creating class anthologies to build writing communities where learners tell their stories and claim lived experiences.
Speakers
avatar for LaVona Reeves

LaVona Reeves

Professor of English, Eastern Washington University
LaVona Reeves, past WAESOL President & Board Member, TESOL Local Chair in Seattle, is Professor of English at EWU and has directed research projects and master’s theses on refugees from Afghanistan and other war-torn countries. She has taught ESL in NYC and Boise public schools... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
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11:30am PDT

Program Design and Improvement Driven by Student Input
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Student input into organizational choices is crucial to develop responsive adult education programs. We share ways student feedback drives our organizational decisions and walk attendees through our process for student-facilitated focus groups in many languages. Wel also explore other areas of student feedback and hear participants’ experience.
Speakers
avatar for Cat Howell

Cat Howell

Co-Ed, Educational Director, Literacy Source
Cat has been teaching ESOL and ABE in the United States and abroad for over 20 years. She has worked at Literacy Source since 2009 as a teacher and administrator. Her Ph.D. was in Applied Linguistics at Boston University, where she investigated the oral vocabulary acquisition of beginning... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
C-113

11:30am PDT

Transforming Preservice Teacher Education Through Indigenous Language Experiences
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Teachers of multilingual students need to understand and value the intersection of language, culture, and identity. Participants learn about an innovative course involving experiences with indigenous teachers and languages. The purpose was to prepare educators with a critical understanding of SLA and a deeper awareness of inequitable school systems.
Speakers
avatar for Naomi Hagen

Naomi Hagen

ELD, Title III K-12 TOSA, Spokane Public Schools/ELD Department
Naomi Hagen is a dedicated teaching professional with 20 years of experience in the field of education including teaching, administration, and teacher training. Naomi has served on the WAESOL board for over five years as a member at large, assistant treasurer, treasurer, and recording... Read More →
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James Hunter

James Hunter has taught ESL/EFL for over 30 years and is the director of TESOL Programs at Gonzaga University. He has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, and his research interests include Second Language Acquisition, corpus linguistics, instructional... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101

11:30am PDT

Sharing Approaches: Ongoing Development of Learning Outcomes for Adult ELLs
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
This panel session invites fellow ESOL practitioners to share approaches toward developing actionable learning outcomes for adult English language learners in Washington state. The session starts with an overview of the ongoing redesign of English Language Acquisition courses at Skagit Valley College, followed by relevant questions and participant discussions.
Speakers
avatar for Natalia Rud

Natalia Rud

ELA Associate Faculty, Skagit Valley College
Natalia Rud works as an Associate Faculty at the English Language Acquisition program (Basic Education for Adults) at Skagit Valley College (Mount Vernon, WA). Natalia has been a language educator since 2005, internationally and in the USA. She received her Doctorate in Language... Read More →
avatar for Nguyen Dao

Nguyen Dao

ELA/BEdA Faculty, Skagit Valley College
Nguyen Dao is a tenure-track ELA faculty at Skagit Valley College. He obtained his Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His professional interests include language teaching and learning, multilingual education, and multilingualism... Read More →
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Brienne Boesiger

Skagit Valley College
Brienne is an associate faculty and Department Chair of the ELA Department at Skagit Valley College. She has taught English to adult immigrants for over 19 years. Her professional passion is working with students and colleagues to create a positive, worthwhile learning experience... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
Library C-202

11:30am PDT

U.S. High School English Teachers' Attitudes on ChatGPT in Instruction
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
This study explores U.S. high school English teachers' perceptions of integrating ChatGPT in instruction. Survey results show general receptiveness, especially among newer teachers appreciating reduced workloads. However, concerns about accuracy, ethics, and pedagogical quality persist. Addressing these concerns with training and resources is crucial for effective AI integration.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Brandy Simmons

Dr. Brandy Simmons

English Teacher, Dupo High School District 196
Dr. Simmons is a dedicated high school English teacher in Southern Illinois and an adjunct instructor at a community college. She received a Bachelor of Science in Social Work (2012) and a Master of Arts in Education (2018). Holding a Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy with a focus... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Cara Bertelmann

Dr. Cara Bertelmann

Secondary English Teacher
Dr. Cara Bertelmann holds a Bachelor's in Journalism and Mass Communication from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2015), a Master's in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University (2018), and a Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy with a specialization in English Language from... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
C-102

11:30am PDT

Introducing Magic School AI Tools for Enhanced ESL Teaching
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
With AI all around, let us learn how MagicSchool AI`s lesson planning and text leveling tools can be used to enhance ESL instruction. This session will provide educators with practical examples to improve students` experiences inside the classroom
Speakers
avatar for Maryam Kriama

Maryam Kriama

PhD Student, Washington State University
Libyan ESL instructor at a Libyan university namely Zawiya University, ESL Teacher trainer & a PhD student at Washington State University majored in language literacy and technology.
Saturday November 2, 2024 11:30am - 12:15pm PDT
C-110
  Technology, Workshop
  • Target Audience k-12

12:15pm PDT

Lunch and Networking
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:30pm PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

12:15pm PDT

Visit Exhibitors
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:30pm PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 12:15pm - 1:30pm PDT
Building C Lobby 3000 NE 4th St Renton WA 98056
  Networking

1:30pm PDT

Resilient Writing Practices to Improve Writing Fluency and Student Success
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
This workshop empowers participants with tools to foster resilient writing practices. Through introspective writing, individuals can express their emotions, share their diversity, and fosters inclusivity. Practical techniques will be presented to improve writing fluency and confidence. These practices enable teachers to better understand students, facilitating academic and personal growth.
Speakers
avatar for Bob Nguyen

Bob Nguyen

English Language Teacher / Education Consultant, Project Bob Learning
Bob Nguyen has taught English language skills for over a decade in the US, Japan, Ethiopia, and Türkiye. He graduated from the California State University of Sacramento with an MA in TESOL in 2019 and recently returned from the English Language Program hosted by Ege University School... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library C-202

1:30pm PDT

Transforming Teaching: Reflective Practices and AI-Powered Insights
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Discover strategies and frameworks for enhancing teacher reflection and engagement. This session introduces innovative AI tools to support reflective teaching practices, offering educators actionable insights for continuous improvement and effective classroom management.
Speakers
avatar for Mazen Alyobi

Mazen Alyobi

Ph.D Candidate, Washington State University
Mazen Alyobi is a Ph.D. candidate in the Language, Literacy, and Technology program at Washington State University's College of Education. His current research focuses on leveraging Artificial Intelligence to support educators' reflective practices, particularly in language teaching... Read More →
avatar for Mohammed Shebili

Mohammed Shebili

Mohammed D. Shebili is a current PhD student in Language, Literacy, and Technology (LLT) at Washington State University, Washington State University
Mohammed Shebili is a student in the Language, Literacy, and Technology program at Washington State University and a lecturer at Jazan University. His academic interests include variation in the Arabic language, pragmatic transfer, and EFL/ESL curriculum design. Mohammed is passionate... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
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1:30pm PDT

From Presentation to Publication: Transforming Your WAESOL Conference Presentation into a Peer-Reviewed Article
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Presenting at a professional conference is a significant achievement, but its reach is often limited. This session will guide WAESOL presenters in transforming their presentations into articles for the WAESOL Educator journal. Participants will learn submission guidelines, article types, and the peer-review process, empowering them to expand their impact.
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Ahmed Fahad

Highline College
Ahmed Fahad is a full time faculty at the ELCAP department, Highline college. He is an educator with a background in ESL/EFL teaching and educational technology. He has worked extensively in developing innovative curriculum solutions that leverage emerging technologies, including... Read More →
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James Hunter

James Hunter has taught ESL/EFL for over 30 years and is the director of TESOL Programs at Gonzaga University. He has a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, UK, and his research interests include Second Language Acquisition, corpus linguistics, instructional... Read More →
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Grace Inae Blum

Seattle Pacific University
Grace Inae Blum is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on ELL/Bilingual Education at Seattle Pacific University. Before becoming a teacher educator, she taught in both bilingual and mainstream elementary classrooms in public schools throughout the greater... Read More →
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Ali Asiri, PhD

Technology Manager, Washington State University
Ali Asiri is a Ph.D. candidate in the Language, Literacy, and Technology program at Washington State University. He has a BA in English Language, an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language from Gonzaga University, and he is now pursuing a Ph.D. degree with a focus on Educational... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-113

1:30pm PDT

Refugee and Migrant Issues in ESL and ELT
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
This session addresses the educational needs of refugees and migrants in ESL and ELT settings, focusing on holistic, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive teaching practices. It advocates for inclusive policies, professional development for educators, and community engagement to ensure equitable access to quality education and support integration into new communities.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Amir Abbas Ravaei

Dr. Amir Abbas Ravaei

CEO, Vancouver TESOL Training Center
An experienced English teacher with over 24 years of expertise in teaching English at various levels in language schools, I hold a PhD in TESOL. As the CEO and Founder of Vancouver TESOL Training Center in North Vancouver, Canada, and an ELT Manager and TESOL Teacher Trainer, I am... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Library C-204

1:30pm PDT

Supporting Immigrant Students with Trauma Backgrounds
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Many learners arrive in U.S. schools having faced traumatic experiences affecting their ability to become academically successful. This session reviews how trauma impacts learning and provides specific suggestions to make schools more culturally, socially, linguistically, and educationally supportive for trauma-impacted learners. Presenters provide research-based suggestions helping students build internal resilience.
Speakers
avatar for Judith B. O'Loughlin

Judith B. O'Loughlin

Education Consultant - Advocacy for ELs, Language Matters Education Consultants, LLC and Refugee Concerns IG Coordinator
Judith B. O'Loughlin has taught ESL at K-12, adult education, and graduate university endorsement programs in New Jersey and elsewhere. As a consultant, she focuses on standards-based curriculum, differentiated instruction and assessment, collaborative team-teaching, newcomers with... Read More →
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Brenda Custodio

Consultant, Ohio State University
Dr. Brenda Custodio is a retired teacher for Columbus City Schools, and currently teaches at Ohio State University and serves as an educational consultant. She is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on literacy for English learners, working with newcomers, students... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101

1:30pm PDT

Redesigning ELA Curricula and Learning Outcomes Through Lesson Study​
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
This Research Grant report session highlights the review and assessment of English Language Acquisition courses at Skagit Valley College. Attendees are expected to enrich their knowledge of Lesson Study (Perry & Lewis, 2009) as a professional development model for developing curricula that foreground actionable learning outcomes and transferability to degree-seeking plans.
Speakers
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Nguyen Dao

ELA/BEdA Faculty, Skagit Valley College
Nguyen Dao is a tenure-track ELA faculty at Skagit Valley College. He obtained his Ph.D. in Culture, Literacy, and Language from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His professional interests include language teaching and learning, multilingual education, and multilingualism... Read More →
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Brienne Boesiger

Skagit Valley College
Brienne is an associate faculty and Department Chair of the ELA Department at Skagit Valley College. She has taught English to adult immigrants for over 19 years. Her professional passion is working with students and colleagues to create a positive, worthwhile learning experience... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-111

1:30pm PDT

School and Public Library Partnership: Supporting Multilingual Students & Families
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
This needs assessment highlights the benefits of partnership between public schools and public libraries to support multilingual students and their families. The findings show that some benefits of such partnerships include increasing awareness of library resources, literacy improvement, community building, increasing involvement of multilingual families, and attending to students' needs.
Speakers
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Marjeta Bejdo

Marjeta Bejdo is an Albanian-American and teaches Kindergarten in a public school district near Seattle, Washington. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood with an EL and a Special Education Endorsement at Elmhurst College (now Elmhurst University) in 2017, and her... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-109

1:30pm PDT

Supporting Our Teacher Colleagues Through Structured Collaboration
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
A recent study conducted in a school district in BC, Canada, presented first-hand stories from the teacher participants through their six-week structured collaboration with their EL co-teachers. Those stories help us understand our colleagues’ different collaboration experiences, therefore, to support each other’s work and our multilingual learners better.
Speakers
avatar for Jaimie Bin Li

Jaimie Bin Li

Dr. Jaimie Bin Li is a multilingual learner specialist based in British Columbia, Canada. Dedicated to fostering collaboration with mainstream educators, Dr. Li empowers multilingual students to thrive in the educational landscape. Committed to equity and inclusion, she works collaboratively... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-102

1:30pm PDT

Circumventing Plagiarism: Building Trust via Code Switching
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
In EFL higher education classrooms, ChatGPT helps learners acquire English or circumvent acquisition. Incorporating code switching discourages ChatGPT overreliance. The presenter will describe how she incorporated code-switching to provide comprehensible input (Fatimah, 2016), build trust (Jingxia, 2010), and improve performance (Maluleke, 2019) for low-level ELLs in courses with abstract curricula.
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Jennifer Altman

Advanced Lecturer, the University of Washington
Jennifer Altman has been an EFL lecturer for nearly 30 years. She has been lecturing in the University of Washington’s International and English Language Programs since 1999. She has an MEd from Western Washington University in Adult Education and recently earned a K-8 teaching... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
C-103

2:30pm PDT

Collaborative Summaries: A powerful strategy for MLs
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
This powerful teaching strategy coaches students in recognizing main ideas in a passage and summarizing it gradually progressing from individual to pair work to larger groups. Students learn to use evidence from the text to defend their interpretation of the main ideas, which becomes more challenging (but exciting) as groups expand. Through experiencing this strategy as "students," WAESOL participants will explore ways to adapt the approach at all levels (from grade 4 through college/adult education).
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-113

2:30pm PDT

Decoding the Code for Language Acquisition
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Enhancing instructional best practices and curriculum that when applied enhances and develops language acquisition. These instructional practices will help promote and enhance bidirectional transfer of students’ knowledge and language skills which will reinforce the value of the student’s voice.
Speakers
avatar for Bibiana Bermudez-Stosberg

Bibiana Bermudez-Stosberg

Biliteracy Specialist, Savvas
Bibi is a Biliteracy Specialist at Savvas Learning. She served in the education sector through multiple roles including that of a Bilingual classroom teacher, Adjunct instructor, Family Specialist El /Bilingual literacy District Specialist and EL Programs Director. Most recently she... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-111

2:30pm PDT

Return of the English Language Proficiency Standards and CASAS Steps
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Standardized tests are changing, making the English Language Proficiency Standards more crucial than ever. How can you support your adult ESOL students and increase their measurable skills gains? This session will provide practical classroom activities to teach the standards.
Speakers
avatar for Annette Acosta

Annette Acosta

Western Regional Manager, Cambridge University Press
Annette has 25+ years of experience in the field of ESL and publishing. She began her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Niger, West Africa and that was followed by working as a classroom teacher, and a trainer in the world of ESL publishing. She has extensive experience working with... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Library C-202

2:30pm PDT

Supporting the Multilingual Assets and Identities of BIPOC Teachers and Students through Translanguaging
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
This workshop will present some specific ways Dual Language teachers enacted a translanguaging stance in their elementary science classrooms and through these practices they transpositioned their identities as teachers and students to create a language-just oriented culture of learning for themselves and for their students.
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Dr. Patricia Venegas-Weber

Dual Language Program Supervisor, OSPI
Dr. Patricia Venega-Weber is a former ESL, Bilingual and Reading Specialist teacher with over 20 years of experience. She has a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, specializing in Bilingual Education. She has also worked as an English/Spanish... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-102

2:30pm PDT

Teaching Conversation through Theater
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Theatre offers a creative path to conversational skills. Participants in this workshop will try out drama activities through both improvisation activities and script-based performances. Skills targeted include pragmatics, pronunciation, vocabulary, and critical thinking.
Speakers
avatar for Alice Savage

Alice Savage

Professor of ESOL, Lonestar College
Alice Savage has over 25 years of experience as an author, English language teacher, and teacher trainer. She received her M.A. in TESOL from the School for International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont and currently works as a professor at Lone Star College in Texas. Her current... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Library C-204

2:30pm PDT

Building Support Systems for Teaching and Learning with Technology
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
This interactive workshop will explore post-pandemic technological challenges in education and invite attendees to explore solutions based on three pillars: real-time student support, asynchronous resource development, and professional development. Attendees will engage in discussions, share experiences, and receive actionable strategies to enhance technology integration within their programs.
Speakers
avatar for Jaehan Park

Jaehan Park

Edmonds College
Jaehan Park is an instructor at Edmonds College's ELA Program. He earned his Ph.D. from Indiana University School of Education. He co-authored Pedagogy & Practice for Online English Language Teacher Education, published by TESOL Press. Jaehan taught English in three different countries... Read More →
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Jackie Sheppard

Edmonds College
Jackie Sheppard is an ELA faculty member at Edmonds College and co-lead of the program's ELA Technology Team "Geek Squad." Her professional passion is focused on reimagining the thoughtful use of technology in higher education, moving beyond its role as a pandemic stop-gap solution... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
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2:30pm PDT

Ethical AI Integration in Higher Education: Policy and Practice
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
This session explores the ethical challenges of integrating AI tools in higher education, focusing on case study from Washington State University and the University of Washington. It discusses the need for comprehensive guidelines to balance innovation with ethical standards and offers practical recommendations for developing responsible AI policies in educational settings.
Speakers
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Dini Arini

Washington State University
Dini Arini s an Associate Professor from Universitas Lambung Mangkurat, Indonesia and a Fulbright scholar pursuing a doctoral degree in LLT at WSU. She specializes in the implementation of AI in EFL classrooms, specifically in AI policies to support English teaching and learning... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-103

2:30pm PDT

Prepare Your Students for Success in the U.S.
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Adult ESL classrooms include students from different cultures, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds who share one common goal – to succeed in the U.S. To help students at every level meet this goal, Burlington English provides teachers with relevant content that integrates English language literacy, civics education, and career preparation.
Speakers
avatar for Robert Breitbart

Robert Breitbart

Director of Educational Partnerships, Burlington English
For more than 20 years Robert worked with Collier County Public Schools, which includes Naples, Florida, as an Adult ESL teacher, Adult ESL Coordinator, and finally Director of Adult & Community Education. He also served for a decade on the Board of Directors of Florida's adult education... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
C-110

2:30pm PDT

The World is Your Classroom: Teach with English Language Programs
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Learn from alumni about making a global impact through U.S. Department of State teaching projects for experienced TESOL professionals. English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators provide language instruction, conduct teacher training, and develop resources as cultural ambassadors. Discover their profound impact and personal growth.
Speakers
avatar for Monique Grindell

Monique Grindell

Alumni Ambassador, English Language Programs - a program of the U.S. Department of State
Monique Grindell, an English language educator for over 30 years, has taught at Pacific University, worked with adult refugees, and taught in Mexico, Spain, Morocco, and India. As an English Language Fellow and Specialist, she has trained teachers and designed curricula, including... Read More →
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English Language Programs U.S. Department of State

English Language Programs, U.S. Department of State
English Language Programs is the premier opportunity for TESOL professionals to impact the way English is taught abroad. By completing projects designed by U.S. Embassies in more than 80 countries, English Language Fellows, Specialists, and Virtual Educators work closely with local... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101

3:30pm PDT

Drama in the ESL class
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
As a longtime English teacher for speakers of other languages and the host/creator of a comical self-help tv program, Roberta will show you how she uses drama in the ESL classroom to not only engage learners, but to truly help them become stronger speakers and meet their goals in all skill areas.
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Roberta Power

New Readers Press
Roberta is a longtime LINC Instructor. Now, she is the Educational Consultant in Canada for ProLiteracy, New Readers Press. Two years ago, she asked if she could be their rep for Canada after using their books in her class and witnessing how well-received they were. The materials... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Auditorium C-101

3:30pm PDT

ESL Podcasting Project: Speak, Share, and Shine
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Podcasting involves distributing audio content via the Internet. This session showcases innovative integration of podcasts into the ESL speaking and listening curriculum. The presenter will describe the learning outcomes, share planning phases, play student work samples, and discuss takeaways. Additionally, a framework for successful implementation will be provided.
Speakers
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Weina Sun

ESL Instructor, Bellevue College
Weina Sun is an ESL instructor who has been working at Bellevue College since 2016. She values educational equity, appreciates diversity, and deeply understands the importance of building community. She is willing to make transformative changes to enhance student achievement and advance... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-109

3:30pm PDT

Integrating Realia and TBL in Teaching Adult ESL
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
This session explores the integration of realia and Project-Based Learning (PBL) to teach functional language in adult ESL classrooms. Participants will learn practical strategies for creating hands-on, real-world tasks using realia and PBL, promoting language acquisition and learner engagement.
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Jiqing Xiang

Gonzaga University
Jiqing Xiang has three years of hands-on experience as an English teacher in K-12 education. She is currently a MA TESOL graduate student in Gonzaga University, and the coordinator of the GECO (Gonzaga ESL Community Outreach) program. Her enthusiasm for learning English and Spanish... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-102

3:30pm PDT

Multi-level Games for Fluency, Vocabulary, and Grammar
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Let’s Play to Learn! This hands-on session provides teachers with a tried-and-true process to introduce, implement, and extend card games in your multi-level language or mainstream classroom. Resource lists, templates, and suggestions for adapting to various classroom environments will be provided.
Speakers
avatar for Joan Johnston Nelson, PhD

Joan Johnston Nelson, PhD

Executive Director, WAESOL
Dr. Nelson has worked with English language learners since 1986, teaching adults and children alike in k-12, adult literacy, university, and overseas programs. She is an active advocate, teacher trainer, and consultant, as well as a frequent presenter at local, state, and international... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-111

3:30pm PDT

Promoting Autonomy through Formative Assessment Practices​
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Participants will be able to:
● Use learning goals that integrate content learning and language development through expert
roles.
● Use success criteria that integrate content learning and language development.
● Implement routines that elicit evidence of learning to inform ongoing formative feedback.
Speakers
avatar for Yvonne WIlliams

Yvonne WIlliams

Director Of Ml Educator Engagement, Wceps
Yvonne, a dynamic leader and presenter, currently serves as the Director of Multilingual Learner Educator Engagement at WCEPS, where she plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration with Local Education Agencies (LEAs). In this capacity, she engages intimately with educators, delving... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-110

3:30pm PDT

The Power of 'Language Portraits': Developing Linguistically Responsive Practices in P-12 Teacher Education
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
This study explores the development of linguistically responsive educators, emphasizing translanguaging as a pedagogical practice. Utilizing "Language Portraits" and qualitative methods, it highlights the need for teacher education programs to foster awareness of multilingualism and challenges monolingual norms to support diverse learners in P-12 education.
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Grace Inae Blum

Seattle Pacific University
Grace Inae Blum is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with a focus on ELL/Bilingual Education at Seattle Pacific University. Before becoming a teacher educator, she taught in both bilingual and mainstream elementary classrooms in public schools throughout the greater... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Library C-204

3:30pm PDT

Assessing Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness and Self-Efficacy for Integrating Generative AI
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
This study explores pre-service teachers' readiness and self-efficacy in integrating Generative AI into teaching. Through surveys and focus group interviews, it examines their familiarity and comfort with GAI tools. Findings highlight different readiness levels influenced by technology comfort and ethical concerns, emphasizing the need for improved curriculum and practical training.
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Hadir Alderaan

Washington State University
Hadir Alderaan is an English Language Instructor at the University of Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, and pursuing doctoral studies in the LLT program at WSU. Her research primarily explores the application of educational technology, with a focus on AI in education in the context of English... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
Library C-202

3:30pm PDT

ELL Students' Attitudes toward AI Integration in the Classroom
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
This study examines high-intermediate immigrant ELL students' attitudes toward AI tools in language learning. Survey, observation, and focus group interview findings reveal that while students appreciate AI's potential, 90% were initially unfamiliar with it. Most expressed reluctance to adopt these technologies , highlighting the need for targeted training.
Speakers
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Secil Horasan Dogan

Adjunct Professor, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Secil earned her MA and PhD in English Language Teaching in Turkiye. She has been teaching English at tertiary level since 2010 both in Turkiye and the USA. She has publications in prestigious journals such as Journal of Language, Identity, and Education and Thinking Skills and Creativity... Read More →
Saturday November 2, 2024 3:30pm - 4:15pm PDT
C-103

4:30pm PDT

Grants & Awards, Drawings, Closing Celebration
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Saturday November 2, 2024 4:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
Auditorium C-101
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