NNESTS AND TEACHING ENGLISH AROUND THE WORLD: ISSUES AND MEASURES 

Organizers: Aiden Yeh (NNEST-IS) Ke Xu (EFL-IS)

NNEST-EFL Intersection SessionTESOL 2010, Boston, MAhttp://nnestefl2010.pbworks.com/

Abstract

The presenters will discuss various issues concerning the teaching of English across the globe by re-examining the current English teaching practices in EFL contexts, NNEST and NEST teacher-training programs, adaptation to local cultures, world Englishes, and diversity in the workplace. Measures in redefining the role of TESOL will be provided.

Length of Session

Starts at 10:00 AM 15-minute presentation + 5 minutes

Q & A = 20 minutes/presenter

Aya Matsuda

Topic: Bringing teachers training, preparation to EFL teaching

10:05- 10:25

Lisa Harshbarger

Topic: Raising Awareness of NNEST Issues among Inner Circle NESTs Teaching English Abroad

10:25-10:45

Sally Harris

Topic: Fulbright English Language Teaching Assistantship (ETA) Program: A report on students’ experiences

10:45-11:05

Mary Romney

Topic: Educating EFL students and Administrators on issues of race and diversity in the workplace

11:05-11:25

Suhanthie Motha

Topic: Future Directions: Where Do We Go From Here?

11:25- 11:45

Water Sprinkler Won’t be Used

During the Session

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Enjoy the session!