Workshop on Developing
a Successful ESL/FL program
January 31 and February 1, 2008
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Presenters: Berty Segal Cook- An ESL/Foreign Language Teacher Trainer from California for over 23 years This2-day seminar will cover on day one - a thorough understanding of the foundation of a successful ESL or FL program with Communicative Competence as its goal, using TPR [Total Physical Response] on day 2 - how to transition from listening comprehension to speaking, reading and writing activities.
(The Schedule - please check back for an update on the times below on October 30)
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7:30 for registration on Thursday only
8:00 |
(Juice/coffee/muffins provided) Please arrive at 7:15 to find a place. Parking is terrible unless you arrive early. Passes will be at registration. You may just take them back and put them in your car window. Pick up books Don’t park in metered places unless you plan to pay. We cannot annul tickets from the city. Workshop begins |
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8:00-12:00
(two 10 minute breaks) |
Introduction to rational and research behind language acquisition techniques. Important information for administrators to have for selecting an ESL/FL program. Followed by demonstration with participants. Highly experiential and beneficial for all grade level teachers.
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12:00-1:00
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lunch break |
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1:00- 3:30
(15 minute break) |
Lesson planning and how to approach grammar and pronunciation when transitioning from listening to speaking, reading, and writing skills. The pattern for the 2 days will be sensitivity through experience (right brain) followed by analysis, knowing the techniques are research based (left brain)
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Location: Map for MTSU campus online ( through http://www.mtsu.edu) Once on campus go to the Tennessee Room in JUB (James Union Bldg) located on the horseshoe.
Registration: This workshop is Sponsored by Dr. Kaylene Gebert, Vice Provost of MTSU and the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures. Seating is limited, and places must be reserved on a first-come/first-serve basis. Books are ordered in advance for each participant. In order to assure that you have a seat and workshop materials PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Complete the form on-line at: http://www.forlang.mtsu.edu/workshop/register.php
Cost: $250 per person. This includes both workshops, your books for the Berty Segal workshop and lunches for 2 days
Payment: You may send a check made out to Middle Tennessee State University in care of Dr. Shelley Thomas at: MTSU Honors College Box 267, Murfreesboror, Tn. 37132.
* For further information about the workshop contact: Dr. Shelley Thomas
shthomas@mtsu.edu (615) 898-5757. For further information about Ms. Segal's
workshops for Levels I, II, and III, see Berty Segal Inc. and go to:
http://www.tprsource.com/course1.htm .