BOSTON 2015 C3 CELTA MARCH 16TH - APRIL10TH

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Comment by Matthew Noble on March 23, 2015 at 11:04am

BTW, another extra thing you very well may not have even a millisecond of time for, but - I know you 'met' the creator of the IPA chart we use with classes Adrian Underhill on video as he introduced the chart in a presentation. He's pretty awesome, no?

Just thought I'd add a link to a similar presentation (from less than a month ago, actually!) of Adrian really nicely 'animating' the sounds of English and making the chart 'jump off the page and into the mind' type of thing.

That's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNXRwJl-yIw

And his website is here: https://adrianpronchart.wordpress.com/

See y'all later today :)

PS - as with everything else, the above is here for you when and if you want to pay attention to it (maybe after the course, you'll have access to this wall forever)...it should NOT take away from your zen-like focus on the two most important and productive things: your TP planning/teaching/feedback, and your assignments. :)

Comment by Matthew Noble on March 23, 2015 at 10:55am

Erica, that's a picture of a pair of TP students' invented 'movie poster' after they'd done reading skills with a text, I think, about different movie genres or something? So for a productive task the teacher showed them a lil' poster she'd created for her own movie, gave them some parameters (choose specific genre, etc.) and planning time, and that's what one pair came up with. I think I have another example...this one may be even better..hehe

Comment by Erica Miao on March 22, 2015 at 11:32pm

Thanks for the link, Hannah, I never would've found it without your post!

And Matt-- WHAT is that flyer supposed to be about?

Comment by Stephen Kamunge on March 22, 2015 at 6:37pm

Greetings everyone. Thank you so much for all these great info. I am still trying my best to work on these tasks.

Comment by Matthew Noble on March 22, 2015 at 5:58pm

Sure, but that particular interface is totally fantabulous Hannah. Thanks for sharing!

While we're at it, here's another resource (be careful though, don't read it like a book it'll make your head explode) you could use to look up a few terms and theories, etc. "An A-Z of ELT": http://bit.ly/1xR0Ldy

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One other thing: the full set of an ELT classic resource book full of speaking activities called 'Reward Resource Pack' (they were supplements for a textbook series called 'Reward'. They are great speaking activities that can be used as a whole lesson. I'm posting them here because it's possible to use/adapt them, sometimes, for a freer practice and/or productive task stage when and if you need one. For each one, there's a worksheet and a teacher's guide page.

Find those here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B6s45WWdJGrcQS1IcjlHTmh0ME0...

PS below I've (totally randomly) included one of my favorite artifacts from a recent TP class - a student-made product of a, you guessed it, proudctive task.

See y'all tomorrow. :)

Comment by Hannah Nation on March 22, 2015 at 5:28pm

Oh my gosh. And I just realized Matt already posted a link. Bah.

Comment by Hannah Nation on March 22, 2015 at 5:26pm

Hey everyone... just found a really helpful tool. I totally forgot to read up in Scrivener for Assignment #1 and was in a panic. BUT I just found this resource online that has the whole 2nd edition online for free. It's pretty cool actually, you can search the whole book like you would on a Kindle. Hope it helps! https://archive.org/details/Learning-Teaching

Comment by Erica Miao on March 22, 2015 at 12:20am

Thanks for sharing that job ad, Matt! Please keep them coming when you see more...

Comment by Matthew Noble on March 21, 2015 at 10:03pm

This is jumping the gun, of course (talking about jobs)...but I get these in my inbox regularly and feel like it's a waste if I don't share. (You'll see a job ad cut n' pasted below).

Before you head off into the big bad international ELT scene, or if you're gonna stick around and work a 9-5 but want to keep your teaching skills sharp with a (very) part-time gig, working at an ESOL immigrant program is one potential way to go.

There are LOTS of private language centers in Boston. And there are also these state-sponsored classes for immigrants. I worked in a handful of these programs in and around Boston while completing my MA TESOL degree, before I become a F/T teacher trainer.

One thing I really liked about it was that the learners were SO motivated; they often spend months/years on waitlists for these programs. They can't afford classes at places like International House Boston, and they REALLY need improved English skills to keep/get jobs and function in US society. It's a really rewarding context.

Anyway, here it is:

(Keep in mind that these programs are often flexible with requirements - they also can find it difficult to find applicants with training like the CELTA!)

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WATCH CDC in Waltham is hiring an Adult ESOL Instructor for a low-intermediate level class to start immediately through June 3. Depending on qualified candidates interest and availability, there is the possibility of continuing in future sessions.

Classes are Monday and Wednesday 6-8:30PM. The teacher will be compensated for 5 hours of teaching and 2.5 hours of preparation time per week, for a total of 7.5 hours a week, at $25/hour.

Requirements:
-Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant field
-At least 3 years experience teaching adult learners of diverse backgrounds in community based organizations, particularly those serving low-income populations
-Experience developing and teaching learner-centered curriculum that contextualizes issues relevant to the population
-Experience working with and sensitivity to people with varying levels of first language literacy
-Skilled in managing a class with a range of language skills
- Best Plus certification preferred

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Alexandra Babbist, Breaking Barriers at WATCH Program Manager, at Alexandra@watchcdc.org.
Occasional substitutes also needed for Monday and Wednesday mornings 10AM-12PM and Monday and Wednesday evenings 6-8:30PM for both beginner and intermediate levels. To apply, please send resume and availability.

WATCH CDC is a community development corporation located in Waltham. WATCH works toward a more just community in the Waltham area by developing and promoting affordable housing, providing adult education and leadership development, and empowering underrepresented residents through civic engagement. Visit watchcdc.org for more information.
Alexandra Babbist
Breaking Barriers Program Manager
WATCH CDC

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Cheers - during Week 4 we'll be exploring the international AND local teaching scenes much more, of course!

See you Monday ;)

Comment by Erica Miao on March 19, 2015 at 9:34pm

Great point, Matt, about the CELTA training process as being structured around a "test-teach-test" approach. Glad we've gotten to the "teach" portion of how to do a lesson plan... helps me to draw fewer blanks and plow onward as I write this thing!

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