Hi, everyone. Here’s a short audio greeting and summary of upcoming presentations at TESOL in Dallas.
I hope to see many of you there. Here’s where you can find me at the conference. Check back at the end of the week for links to presentation slides and handouts.
Developing Strategic Planning Skills for […]
Entries Tagged as 'Program Administration'
Culture, publishing, strategic planning
March 8th, 2013 · No Comments · Culture, Materials development, Program Administration, Resources, TESOL, strategic planning
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Presentations at the New York State TESOL Conference
September 19th, 2012 · No Comments · Program Administration, Resources, teacher-training
On November 3rd I’ll be presenting at the New York State TESOL Conference at the Hilton in Albany. Hope you can stop by for one of these sessions if you’ll be there. I’d love to see you.
Managing Stress for TESOL Professionals
Saturday, November 3, 10:45am-11:45am, Van Rennselaer
Too much stress has an adverse effect on our jobs […]
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Classroom horror stories
August 10th, 2011 · No Comments · EFL, Jobs, Program Administration
We’ve been having a heat wave in Vermont, in the northeastern United States where I live. The temperature has reached 95° F (35° C). It’s actually hotter here than it was in Saudi Arabia when I visited in the spring. It got me thinking about the effect of heat and other discomforts on our classes […]
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Getting hired as an English language teacher
May 16th, 2011 · No Comments · Handouts, Jobs, Program Administration, Resources, TESOL, teacher-training
A recent discussion on TESOL’s e-list for the Teacher Education Interest Section provoked some interest in helping novice (and more experienced) teachers find jobs in our profession. Some of the conversation centered around how long a resume should be or in what order. Doesn’t seem to me that it much matters. The point is to […]
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EFL in Saudi Arabia
April 30th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Consulting, Culture, EFL, Program Administration, curriculum development
I’m just back from performing a program review for a couple of intensive English programs in Saudi Arabia. Lots of grist for the intercultural communication mill. Major issues in student motivation and finding the appropriate materials for the curriculum, as well. I’ve got to hand it to teachers who are able to teach over there […]
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See you in New Orleans!
March 4th, 2011 · No Comments · Culture, Handouts, Materials development, Program Administration, Q: Skills for Success, TESOL, curriculum development
I’m looking forward to the TESOL Conference in New Orleans coming up during the week of March 20th. Hope to see you there! Here are a few topics I’ll be presenting on. Look here for handouts and PowerPoint slides after the conference.
Authors Wanted Worldwide: Write for TESOL Books!
Friday, March 18, 2:00-3:45 Hilton – Jasperwood Room, […]
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See you at TESOL?
March 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Consulting, Editing, Handouts, Materials development, Program Administration, Resources, TESOL
I’m looking forward to the TESOL conference in New York April 2-5th, 2008. It’s always a great time to reconnect with old friends, meet new friends, and get caught up on the latest happenings in the field. If you’ll be there, feel free to join me for the presentations listed below. Handouts and PowerPoints will […]
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Laureate job posting
February 24th, 2008 · No Comments · EFL, Jobs, Program Administration
The job posted below has now been filled.
I’m currently doing some consulting for a large group of non-profit universities called Laureate Education, Inc. Laureate owns about 25 universities in about 15 countries through their University Network. They are looking for a Director of English Learning Programs to oversee their EFL efforts around […]