NATECLA Scotland's ANNUAL conference provides an opportunity for ESOL practitioners from across the country to engage in a packed and exciting programme of quality, stimulating teacher training workshops and to meet with like-minded professionals.
DATE: Saturday 5 November 2022
TIME: 9:30 - 16:00
LOCATION: Dundee & Angus College, Gardyne Campus, Dundee DD5 1NY
COST: £30 NATECLA member, £60 non-member, £15 unwaged/volunteer
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Programme
09.30-10.00 Registration
10.00-11.00 Keynote
11.00-11.30 Morning Break
11.30-12.30 Session A or B or C
12.30-13.30 Lunch
13.30-14.30 Session D or E or F
14.30-15.00 Afternoon Break
15.00-16.00 Session G or H or I
16.00 Close
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Steve Brown (University of the West of Scotland)
Compliance and Complacency: a Critical Analysis of ESOL Provision in Scotland
In this keynote presentation I explore ESOL in Scotland by analysing the stated intentions of the ESOL Strategy and the various contextual factors that undermined its effective implementation. I also consider the potential impact of the recent decision to include ESOL within a wider Adult Learning Strategy.
Workshop Session Options
CHOOSE FROM SESSION A, B OR C
Session A: Amanda Avison (Dundee & Angus College)
Pronunciation to develop listening skills
Listening in the ESOL classroom, are we testing or developing skills?
This workshop is based on the idea that we need to add to the logical emphasis on comprehension and top-down strategies, which are taught to increase our learners’ chance of understanding, by adding more focus on bottom-up skills, on spoken language and how it sounds, to develop our learners’ ability to decode meaning from the sound of spoken English. That is, it will focus on pronunciation to develop listening skills.
The workshop will consist of activities and training ideas that can be done pre and post listening. We will take advantage of being together face to face and have a very practical hands-on workshop in which participants will share ideas, try out activities and work together to create new ones.
Participants will leave with a ‘toolbox’ of ideas on using pronunciation to develop listening skills.
Session B: Shingai Mpunzwana Maramba & Mhairi McNeill (City Of Edinburgh Council - Resettlement Programme)
RP Family Learning ESOL – Responsive Family Learning for Resettled Refugee’s
Some of the most vulnerable refugees are settling in Edinburgh under internationally agreed resettlement schemes. Family Learning are working collaboratively with partners to ensure immediate response and contact with families. RP Family Learning team would like to use this opportunity to share some good practice and offer responsive work with refugee families.
Session C: Marwa Bushnaq & Lisa Wagenknecht (Scottish Refugee Council)
ESOL work to support Refugee Integration
The session will include a presentation and an open discussion around ESOL work: provisional and community approaches, to improve Refugees language skills and to supporting their Integration.
CHOOSE FROM SESSION D, E OR F
Session D: Dr Declan Flanagan (NATECLA Island of Ireland)
Evaluation of a bespoke work-related English language course for newcomers in Northern Ireland
Reflective presentation on the development, delivery and evaluation of a bespoke work-related English language course to (adult )newcomers within a community setting in Northern Ireland and what does this course reflection about the ESOL landscape in Northern Ireland
Session E: Hannah Avison & Pirjo Mottus (The City of Edinburgh Council Resettlement Programme ESOL)
Teaching ESOL literacies learners online
Is there still a place for online learning in ESOL literacies now that the world has opened up again? Why would we want to teach ESOL literacies learners online now that we don’t have to? And what lessons did we learn during lockdown that we can take with us into the future?
Session F: John Casey & Diane Gardner (Citizen Literacy CIC)
Using the Citizen Literacy Print and Digital Resources with ESOL Learners
Demonstration and discussion about the existing and forthcoming Citizen Literacy printed and digital learning and teaching resources.
CHOOSE FROM SESSION G, H OR I
Session G: Jaclynne Smith & Gerry Fox (Glasgow ESOL Forum)
Beyond the class. Using creative activities and approaches to build confidence and reduce social isolation for ESOL learners.
In this interactive workshop we shine light on some of Glasgow ESOL Forum’s work over the past year. We discuss exciting approaches beyond the ESOL classroom learning environment. Let us introduce to you our creative writing and photography courses, our walking group and our SQA accredited Working with Others units that resulted in the student-led organisation of The Kiltwalk 2021.
Session H: Orsolya Dunn (Ayrshire College)
Trauma in the ESOL classroom – how to build our learners’ psychological resources
A practical session exploring the opportunities we have as practitioners to aid our trauma-experienced learners through everyday classroom activities.
Session I: Clare Cameron (WEA Scotland)
Building Skills Together: The Other Green Card – ESOL for Construction
Written at both elementary and intermediate+ levels, this downloadable ESOL course prepares learners to gain certification to work in the construction industry.
<< Book and pay online here >>
You can pay for membership at the same time to obtain the reduced ticket price. Alternatively, you can join NATECLA online here prior to booking your webinar place.
If you want to register multiple people or if you have any problems booking using the Findjoo booking system please email info@natecla.org.uk to book and pay.