In this conversation, Jacqueline Mallais and Dr. Mueller discuss the neurolinguistic approach to language learning, emphasizing its principles, the importance of oral interaction, and the literacy loop that connects oral and written language. Dr. Mueller highlights strategies for adapting the approach for diverse learners and the significance of choosing engaging topics for students. The discussion also touches on the social aspect of learning and the need for teachers to create an authentic and motivating classroom environment.
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Welcome to a special episode of Chalk n Coffee, where today we’re shining a spotlight on an incredible initiative that’s bridging cultures and classrooms: the eTandem Canada program.
In this episode, we’ll explore how this innovative program is connecting students from Canada and Mexico through language exchange, creating meaningful learning experiences across borders. We’re joined by two inspiring educators—one from Canada and one from Mexico—who have brought the eTandem program to life in their classrooms. They’ll share how this exchange not only helps their students improve language skills but also deepens cultural understanding, fosters global connections, and builds friendships that go far beyond the classroom.
But that’s not all—this episode features some extra special guests: the students themselves! We’ll hear directly from the learners who are experiencing the magic of eTandem firsthand. Their voices will give us a truly unique perspective on the impact of this exchange, adding depth and authenticity to our conversation.
You can read more about this experience in Réflections - CASLT's magazine
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In today's episode, we dive into the subject of written corrective feedback. Joining us in conversation is Dr. Lira-Gonzales. We talk about what it is, why we need to integrate this practice into our teaching and how to do it.
References:
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In this special edition of our podcast, Episode 30, we dive into the world of corrective oral feedback in the additional language classroom.
As educators, we all face the challenge of responding when our students make mistakes during oral interactions. So, what do you do when your students stumble with their spoken language? How do you offer feedback that supports their learning without discouraging them?
If you're curious to explore this topic and many others in greater depth, be sure to check out CASLT's magazine Reflections. Now, let's jump in and explore the role of oral corrective feedback in language learning.
References
Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association
In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Heike Neumann and Dr. Julie Corrigan, two contributing authors from the May edition of CASLT's magazine Reflections. They are here to discuss how to help our ESL and Additional language learners think more critically in an age of disinformation.
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Lesson plan: http://doe.concordia.ca/core/
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Join us for our conversation with Dr. Masatoshi Sato and hear about the dynamic researcher/pedagogue partnership happening at TESOLgraphics.
If ESL research-driven teaching practices are your jam, then this episode is for you.
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TESOLgraphics: https://tesolgraphics5.wixsite.com/tesolgraphics
MonISLA: https://www.monisla.ca/en
Today, we are joined by Andrea MacLeod, Diana Burchell, & Catrine Demers, three guest contributors from CASLT`s magazine Reflections, to help us delve into the concept of plurilingualism in a very practical manner.
References:
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In today's episode, we're diving deeper into the wonderful world of support and camaraderie for ESL educators. Joining us is Dr. Monica Waterhouse, project member of For Researchers and Educators of English as an Additional Language or For REEAL.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a place to engage in stimulating conversations, this ESL teaching community provides a nurturing environment for educators. From online platforms to in-person gatherings, this organization offers the support and solidarity needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of language education.
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For REEAL: https://www.sunnylau.ca/forreeal
This episode is for ALL second language (L2) teachers in Quebec, across Canada and beyond. Join Dr. Philippa Parks and me as we talk about CASLT, a dynamic community for L2 educators. Discover professional development opportunities, a sense of community, and a supportive environment made for you.
References:
https://www.caslt.org/en/
philippaparks@gmail.com
caroline.riches@mcgill.ca
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In this episode, Dr. Teresa Hernandez-Gonzalez shares insights into the future of ESL teacher education. We'll delve into how Concordia University, under her visionary guidance, is harnessing cutting-edge technology like virtual reality, immersive experiences, and AI to facilitate deliberate reflective teaching practices. Teresa is an accomplished educator currently serving as the TESL Program Director at Concordia University. Teresa has delved into a wide range of educational domains and diverse aspects in the field, from critical pedagogy and identity to assessment for learning, or the use of gamification in refining ESL pedagogies and fostering autonomous learning. Mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers to advocate for a more robust professionalization in the field has also been a constant in her career. Join us as we explore the new horizon of education innovation with Dr. Teresa Hernández-González!
References
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In today's episode, we explore the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and ESL education! Join us as we delve into the innovative ways AI is revolutionizing the ESL classroom, and offer you invaluable tools and techniques that benefit both students and teachers alike. With us today are Sophie Giroux and Nairy Kazandjian of ESL Interactive. Together we'll uncover how leveraging AI technologies enhances language learning, facilitates personalized teaching approaches, and creates an immersive and dynamic educational experience. Whether you're an educator seeking new strategies or a language enthusiast curious about the future of ESL, this podcast is your guide to harnessing the power of AI for enriched learning journeys.
References
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As teachers, we know learning is most meaningful when relevant, if it resonates emotionally with students, and if it is anchored in a real-life context. Education should connect students to the world around them. We find pedagogical support for engaging students as world change-makers as far back as the early 19th century. Dewy called on educational institutes to not only prepare students to be participatory members of society post school, but to have students learn more and better by being participatory members of society while they are learning. In today's podcast we will hear how one expert in the field of ESL is doing just that.
References
file:///C:/Users/HP/Downloads/ojsijellh,+Journal+manager,+26.-MRS.A.AMUTHA-paper-final.pdf
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Words matter. "Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble." -Yehuda Berg Today's discussion, with John Wayne N. dela Cruz, takes a look at what we know about effective vocabulary instruction, the difference in student gains between implicit and explicit vocabulary instruction and how do we choose the words to teach.
John Wayne N. dela Cruz
Ph.D. candidate Educational Studies (Language Acquisition)Department of Integrated Studies in Education |
McGill University john.delacruz@mail.mcgill.ca
https://johnwaynedelacruz.wixsite.com/jwdcAAAL GSC
Event Planning Sub-Committee Member
Plurilingual Lab's GradTalks Organizer
Belonging, Identity, Language, Diversity Research Group
Recent/forthcoming publications
dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2022). Plurilingual or not plurilingual? Plurilingual competence and identity of Canadian EAL peers in a francophone post-secondary context. OLBI Journal/Cahiers de l’OLBI, 12(1), 139–160. https://doi.org/10.18192/olbij.v12i1.6075
dela Cruz, J.W.N. (in press). Plurilingual strategies for teaching pronunciation in TESOL: A research-based and action-oriented approach. In K. Raza, D. Reynolds, & C. Coombe (Eds.), Handbook for multilingual TESOL in practice. Springer.
dela Cruz, J. W. N. (in press). Teaching and assessing plurilingually using the CEFR: Towards linguistically inclusive additional language instruction. Concordia Working Papers in Applied Linguistics, 7.
dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2022). “I subtitle myself”: Affordances and challenges of Canadian EAL students’ plurilingual learning strategies in a francophone college. TESL Canada Journal, 38(2), 36–62. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v38i2.1356
Chung, R., & dela Cruz, J. W. N. (in press). Pedagogies of inclusion must start from within: Self-location, landguaging, and plurilingualism in the “L2” classroom. In A. Charity Hudley, C. Mallinson, & M. Buzcholts (Eds.), Inclusion in linguistics. Oxford University Press.
Galante, A., & dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2021). Plurilingual and pluricultural as the new normal: An examination of language use and identity in the multilingual city of Montreal. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2021.1931244
Galante, A., dela Cruz, J. W. N., Chiras, M., & Zeaiter, L. F. (2022). Challenging monolingual norms: TESL teacher education to advance learners’ plurilingual and pluricultural awareness. In R. Fielding (Ed.), Multilingualism, identity, and interculturality in Education (pp. 91-120). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5848-9_5
Galante, A., Zeaiter, L.F., dela Cruz, J.W.N., Mass, N., Aronson, J., de Oliveira, D.S.A., Teodoro-Torres, J.A. (2023). Digital plurilingual pedagogies in foreign language classes: Empowering language learners to speak in the target language. The Language Learning Journal. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2023.2179654
Galante, A., Chiras, M., dela Cruz, J. W. N., & Zeaiter, L. F. (2022). Plurilingual guide: Implementing critical plurilingual pedagogy in language education. Plurilingual Lab Publishing. https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/books/0c483q268?locale=en
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Few teachers will take issue with the opinion that second-language learners need vocabulary instruction. Vocabulary size has been found to be a significant contributor to language proficiency. Join us for a discussion with Professor Emeritus Paul Nation about vocabulary assessment and how to best administer testing and better address our students' needs.
Dr. Paul Nation
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Take a peek inside an intensive ESL classroom and find out how a teacher sets up, plans a typical day and where they look for inspiration. Join me and the Red Lipstick teacher, Annie Bourgeois, as we talk about the 5 month / 5 month model of an intensive ESL class.
References
Intensive ESL Teacher's guide: http://www.education.gouv.qc.ca/fileadmin/site_web/documents/education/jeunes/pfeq/prim-en-ls-Intensive_ESL_Teacher_Guide.pdf
FAQ for parents: https://www.speaq.org/images/contenuPDF/depliant_anglais_intensif-meq_v3.pdf
ESL Blogs: https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/intensive-esl-resources
The ESL Hive https://www.facebook.com/groups/864419350961390
The Red Lipstick Teacher
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TPT shop: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Red-Lipstick-Teacher
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It's time to get ready for the new school year. But where do you begin? Join Cynthia Beyea, Christine Baida and me as we discuss how to begin your year on the right foot. You will hear all about the routines that will make your ESL classroom life not only more manageable but meaningful as well. After having a listen, download the routine handbook so generously offered by our guests. If you are a SPEAQ member, you can check out the video of last year's online workshop for Routines in the ESL classroom on the SPEAQ website.
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Routines in ESL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T0IyxmOD6j_g0Eb65rcrik2yAKsWDEkMfa-uU-St9mU/copy?fbclid=IwAR0Z4wZiqE9okC5kFiofpiNNU8jjxojw6D8cDPNKJJxz-wNkfVc0FW2GAaI
Hélène Duguay joins us to discuss using picture books in the primary and secondary ESL classroom. She discusses some of her favourite teacher books, book suggestions for the primary and secondary classroom, how to select stories, why to select stories and tips for setting up your own classroom library.
Christine Baida joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident readers in ESL. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Christine helps us break down that whole process. This is the final episode in our series of 3.
To access tools mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out!
Before, During and After Reading Strategies
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Elizabeth Alloul joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our students become more effective and confident speakers of English. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Liz helps us break down that whole process. This is part 2 of 3 in a series.
To access tools mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out!
ESL Blogs: eslcommunity.learnquebec.ca/ Where you'll find blog posts, news, archived web events, and archived ESL Newsletters.
Elementary ESL Community:https://www.intensive-esl.quebec/ A platform with over 1900 curated resources for Elementary ESL teachers.
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Dr. Philippa Parks joins us today to discuss learning strategies. More specifically, she talks about strategies that will help our writers become more effective. Explicitly teaching our students what strategies are and how and when to use them is essential. Philippa talks us through what that looks like when our students are in a written production mode. This is part 1 of 3 in a series.
To access the actual planners mentioned, head over to our website tab for teachers and check them and other free materials out!
Mentioned Resources / References
Grant Wiggins 2012 The 7 Keys to Effective Feedback https://pdo.ascd.org/lmscourses/PD13OC005/media/FormativeAssessmentandCCSwithELALiteracyMod_3-Reading2.pdf
Sundeen, Todd H. “So What’s the Big Idea? Using Graphic Organizers to Guide Writing for Secondary Students With Learning and Behavioral Issues.” Beyond Behavior, vol. 16, no. 3, Council for Exceptional Children, 2007, pp. 29–34, http://www.jstor.org/stable/24011664.
Some extra goodies from Dr. Philippa Parks
Effective feedback (principles): https://youtu.be/PQA23Yr4qGc
Evaluating Competency 3: https://youtu.be/F-fKYZu9gBk
How to correct errors in your students’ work: https://youtu.be/aVpZwuPvymc
Using writing portfolios: https://youtu.be/-THhuRtH1hI
Using graphic organizers to help students structure ideas (Sundeen’s Big Idea): https://youtu.be/ZlQ_aVSm5qw
Understanding and using the writing process: https://youtu.be/kSokl6dkno8
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