TESOL Symposium on Facilitating Learning Through Student Empowerment

Dear Colleagues


Register today for the TESOL Symposium on Facilitating Learning Through Student Empowerment

Date: 15 November 2012

Location: Intercontinental Hotel, Isla Verde,  San Juan, Puerto Rico

Register online today, using TESOL International Association’s secure online payment system.  You may also register by e-mail and pay on site.  The registration deadline for  this event is  November 5.  For complete program and registration information, click on the link below:

 http://www.tesol.org/events-landing-page/2012/04/18/a-tesol-symposium-facilitating-learning-through-student-empowerment

I cordially invite you to attend our convention on November 16 - 17, 2012 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Isla Verde. Our theme isJourney into English as a Global Language: Embracing Diversity. It is our pleasure to have our 39th Annual convention as a joint event with the 11th Central American and Caribbean Basin Regional Conference. (http://puertoricotesol.org/convention/annual_convention.htm)

This year’s keynote speakers are Dr.Leni Dam and Dr. Sharroky Hallie. TESOL International Association is sponsoring our international speaker, Dr. Leni Dam from Demark. Since 1979, Dr. Dam has been an educational adviser and in-service teacher trainer at University College, Copenhagen. Leni is a producer of materials for language teaching. Her areas of interest are closely connected to the development of learner autonomy, differentiated teaching and learning, internal evaluation and the use of portfolios.
Pearson Education is sponsoring Dr.Sharroky Hollie. Dr. Hollie is an acclaimed author and professor at California State University in the Teacher Education Department. Dr. Hollie teaches reading for secondary teachers, classroom management, and methodology. Sharroky is also the executive director of the Center for Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing stellar professional development for educators desiring to become culturally responsive. With the Center, Sharroky serves as a national expert, traveling around the country training thousands of teachers.
We hope you can join us in this special event for ELT professionals in our region of the world. If you have any further questions regarding this event, please do not hesitate to contact us. I look forward to greeting and sharing with you at our convention.

Cordially, 
Evelyn Lugo Morales

President

Puerto Rico TESOL 2012

elugoprtesol2012@gmail.com

(http://puertoricotesol.org/convention/annual_convention.htm)

Centra Chapter Conference was a SUCCESS!

Our first annual conference was a SUCCESS!  Thanks to all the participants, to the presenters, to the Southern Chapter, and the PRTESOL Board for your presence, your support and for being part of a special day. Soon, we will be sharing pictures of our different activities! 

See you on November 16 at our PRTESOL Annual Convention 2012. Access the link to download the  Pre-Registration Form. If you want more information access the PR TESOL webpage.

Continue igniting the passion for teaching and inspiring  the  desire  for  learning. 

PRTESOL Central Chapter Conference - Sept.29, 2012

Our  Central Chapter Conference will be on September 29,2012 at Thomas Alva Edison School in Caguas. We will offer several workshops and an amazing plenary:  

The 3Rs in Teaching: Reflecting, Re-Examining, and Re-Invigorating Yourself 

Presented by Prof. Edward Torres, Assistant Professor, PUCPR, PRTESOL Southern Chapter President 

Come and enjoy our workshops! Some of them are:

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Dealing with Parents Effectively

Target Audience:  All Levels

Presenter: Mary K. Vázquez, M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision, English Teacher and Bilingual Program Coordinator at Thomas Alva Edison School, Caguas

As a teacher and the Bilingual Program Coordinator I have learned that parents are our most valuable asset.  This workshop will help teachers work effectively with parents, even the most difficult ones, and prevent problems before they happen.  The author of How to Handle Hard-to Handle Parents, Maryln Appelbaum, offers targeted strategies and solutions to establish positive and harmonious relationships with parents to enhance the home-school connection.

 
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Creative Teaching: The Use of Foldables in Class

Target Audience: Present and future elementary educators

Presenter:  Wanda Vega, M.Th., Religion and English Teacher, Colegio Nuestra Señora de Lourdes, Hato Rey

This “hands on” workshop is to develop and encourage teachers in using foldables as a strategy in teaching.  Participants will learn how to construct foldables and how they can be used in class.

We invite you to our first conference Igniting the Passion for Teaching: Inspiring  the  Desire  for  Learning.  Some of our workshops are:

“Electronic Portfolio: A Deeper Look into your Professional Life”
Target Audience:  All Levels
Presenter:  Isamari Cruz, Ed.D(c) in Curriculum, Teaching, and Educational Technology, Math Teacher at Thomas Alva Edison School, Caguas.
This “hands on” workshop is to inspire and to guide teachers in creating a professional portfolio as a way of reflecting about their practice. Participants will learn how to build their Weebly site and to start their professional portfolio. Incidentally, participants will explore how to incorporate the portfolio as an assessment tool.

“The Burnout Syndrome”
Target Audience:  All Levels

Presenter: Jennifer Alicea Castillo, Ed.D, Assistant    Professor, UPR, Ponce

A conference for all levels that will open your eyes and will make you think about self-control, your relationship with students and parents, and about the importance of taking time for yourself. (Yes! It can be done.)

Mapa Edison

Dear Teachers and TESOL members:

 The Central Chapter is now improved and eager to attend your needs as a teacher and TESOL member. Our desire is to assist you in the challenges that ESL teachers encounter today. We believe that it is imperative that every teacher acknowledges the constant changes in Education that affect every students' learning experience. Teachers are responsible of their professional develpoment and PRTESOL Central Chapter is here to help you.

I am very excited to invite you to our Central Chapter Conference to be held September 29,2012 in Thomas Alva Edison School in Caguas. Our theme responds to the necessities that we teachers are facing in our profession.

I hope to see you all this day. We must ignite our passion to teach and inspire our students to learn.


Wishing you an excellent 2012-2013 academic year!


Vivian Rivera Maysonet
PRTESOL Central Chapter President