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| LEADERSHIP UPDATES |
| MESSAGE FROM TESOL PAST PRESIDENT: TESOL'S AFFILIATE TASK FORCE |
| Andy Curtis, TESOL International Association |
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| MESSAGE FROM THE ALC CHAIR |
| Ana Maria Rocca, Argentina TESOL |
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| MESSAGE FROM The AFFILIATE NEWS EDITOR |
| Elizabeth Smith, TexTESOL V |
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| MEET THE AFFILIATE |
| A GLIMPSE OF VENEZUELA TEACHERS OF ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES: VENTESOL |
| Evelyn Urbina & Álvaro Jordán Venezuela TESOL |
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The purpose of this contribution is to present some information related to Venezuela Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (VenTESOL) and to describe our experience in 2004 attending our first National Convention of this important association as language teachers working at Universidad de Los Andes (ULA-NURR) in Trujillo, Venezuela. We start by presenting VenTESOL, some of its current academic and cultural programs and describing how our university has worked alongside the organization with its students and professors. Finally, we summarize the impact of these activities in the ELT field in our country. We are very proud to tell you more about the first TESOL affiliate outside the United States. Read More |
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| NEWS FROM THE TESOL AFFILIATE IN EGYPT, NileTESOL |
Amira Salama, NileTESOL |
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| NYS TESOL CONNECTS |
| Sarah Elia, Fran Olmos, and Anne Henry, New York State TESOL |
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New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (NYS TESOL) is keeping busy these days. We are happy to share some of our highlights and looking forward to reading about our fellow TESOL affiliates. Read More |
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| ARTICLES |
| SPELT'S TRAVELLING CONFERENCE |
Zakia Sarwar, Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers |
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Sarwar unfolds the mystery of SPELT’s travelling conferences, from the
tip of the Arabian Sea to the foothills of the Himalayas, enriching the
lucky presenters who go to Pakistan. Read More |
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| USING TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD COMMUNITY: NEWS FROM SUNSHINE STATE TESOL |
Ester de Jong, Sunshine State TESOL |
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| EXPANDED WEB CONTENT: MIDTESOL'S WEEKLY FEATURE |
| Shaeley Santiago, Mid-America TESOL |
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In an effort to provide greater value to its membership, MIDTESOL has
begun publishing a weekly feature article on its website. The articles
have allowed the affiliate to better meet professional development needs
through a timely publication focused on topics relevant to various
groups within our membership. Read More |
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| CONNECTING MEMBERS: THE CASE OF BC TEAL |
Karen Densky, British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language |
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Looking for ideas for connecting the membership of your
affiliate? Here is a summary of the ideas presented by affiliate leaders
from BC TEAL during the opening session of the affiliate workshop in
Baltimore. Ideas cover ways to support, communicate, reach out to, and
celebrate members. Read More |
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| MORE THAN A PRESIDENT OR A BOARD MEMBER OF A TEACHER ASSOCIATION, WE NEED LEADERS! |
Franklin Tellez , Nicaraguan Teachers Association |
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I was elected to be a LEADER, not just the President of the
teachers’ association in my country. The President and members of the
Board were elected to radiate passion for their careers, for education.
To face problems, challenges, reach goals, and find solutions together
with all members. Read More |
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| ORGANIZING FOR ADVOCACY IN A TESOL STATE AFFLIATE |
JoAnne Negrin, Ed.D. & Sandee McBride, NJTESOL/NJBE |
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One of the great challenges that affiliates face is ensuring a
focus on leadership, as well as management. As the political panorama in
New Jersey presented our affiliate with increasing opportunities and
challenges, NJTESOL/NJBE has successfully oriented toward an increased
leadership role while expanding the reach of the organization. Read More |
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| Convention Review |
| AN AFFILIATE LEADER AT THE 50TH TESOL CONVENTION, BALTIMORE |
Arifa Rahman, Bangladesh English Language Teachers' Association |
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Affiliate leader Arifa Rahman narrates her experience at the
TESOL affiliate sessions at the TESOL Convention. She was impressed with
membership engagement, leadership responsibilities, and the sharing of
best practices and intercultural insights among affiliates. This had a
positive effect on affiliate networking and cooperation. Read More |
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TESOL Worldwide
Calendar of Events
October 2016
- 7-8 (North America) I-TESOL Conference, Utah, USA.
- 13-15 (South America) 51st ASOCOPI Annual Conference, "Technology in ELT: Achievements and Challenges for English Language Development," Colombia.
- 13-16 (North America) ANUPI 2016 International Conference, "Unleashing the Power of ELT Beyond the Classroom," Mexico.
- 14-15 (North America) GATESOL 2016, "#Hot Topics @ English Learners," Georgia, USA.
- 15-16 (North America) WATESOL Fall 2016 Conference, "Making Creative Connections: Using Student Creativity to Develop All Skills," Maryland, USA.
- 15-16 (Asia) Korea TESOL 24th Annual International Conference, "Shaping the Future with 21st Century Skills," South Korea.
- 21-22 (North America) WAESOL Conference, "Engaging Multilingual Learners: the Classroom and Beyond," Washington state, USA.
- 21-22 (North America) AZTESOL State Conference, "Literacy Across Ages and Languages," Arizona, USA.
- 27-29 (North America) TexTESOL State Conference, "Exploring Innovation", Texas, USA.
- 26-29 (North America) SETESOL 2016, "Racing toward a Brighter Future: Reflecting, Creating, Envisioning," Kentucky, USA.
- 27-30 (North America) 43rd International MEXTESOL Convention, "Dynamic Teaching: New Trends in ELT," Mexico.
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