Dr. Rob Danin will visit Yakut TESOL on November 8-9, 2012

Dr. Rob Danin is Senior English Language Fellow at Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok, Russia.  Dr Danin was formerly a faculty member at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) College of Education. He worked directly in the development of Daegu Gyeongbuk English Village (DGEV) in South Korea, an English language and western cultures experiential learning environment, and served as its first Lead Coordinator.  He has been involved in project development and international consultation regarding English immersion programs, particularly with the UCCS/DGEV project.  Rob has also worked extensively in educational curriculum/program development and teacher preparation/training.  A memorable aspect of his international work includes teaching English Language Learners (children and adult), along with instructing Korean teachers as part of their re-certification to continue teaching English in the Korean public schools. Rob’s e-mail address: robdanin@gmail.com

Celebrating the 10th Birthday of Yakut TESOL

8-9 ноября 2012 года состоится
X Международная конференция преподавателей английского языка
«Celebrating the 10th Birthday of Yakut TESOL:
Teaching and Learning in the Age of Innovative Technologies –
Преподавание и обучение в эпоху инновационных технологий»
Планируется выступление ведущих специалистов в области преподавания английского языка Госдепартамента США в России, издательства Longman/Pearson в России, и видеоконференции с лекторами университетов США.
Основные направления работы конференции:
- Инновационные образовательные технологии в обучении АЯ и оценивании;
- Информационно-коммуникационные технологии в обучении АЯ и оценивании;
- Обучение отдельным видам речевой деятельности АЯ (аудирование, говорение, чтение, письмо) и их оценивание;
- Вопросы подготовки учащихся к сдаче ЕГЭ по АЯ.
ВНИМАНИЕ: Планируется организация двух видеоконференций, где участники смогут использовать мобильные системы, включая смартфоны, мобильные телефоны и ноутбуки. ПРОСЬБА ПРИНЕСТИ С СОБОЙ смартфоны, мобильные и ноутбуки. Беспроводная связь будет доступна в университете.
По направлениям работы конференции участники примут участие в мастер-классах, семинарах, круглых столах.
Для участия в конференции необходимо до 25 октября 2012г.  направить в оргкомитет заявку и материалы. Организационный взнос за личное участие в работе конференции составляет 1 500 руб. (для членов Ассоциации), для студентов - 500 руб., для остальных - 2 000 руб., заочное участие 700 руб.  (публикация статьи). Оргвзнос включает сборник материалов конференции, программу, раздаточные материалы, кофе-брейк, сертификат об участии. Членский взнос «Ассоциации преподавателей английского языка г.Якутск РС (Я)» составляет 350 руб., для студентов - 150 руб. в год. Оргвзнос и членский взнос можно произвести по следующему адресу или прислать  копию квитанции об оплате по электронной почте или факсу.
Адрес огркомитета: 677000, г.Якутск, ул. Кулаковского, 48, каб. 728.
Тел/факс: (4112) 36-61-82 e-mail: mercedec@mail.ru  координатор: Захарова Елена Валерьевна (+7914 2710912)

 

 

 

Yakut TESOL Conference 2011

Yakut TESOL Conference of 2011 is being held in Yakutsk July 3-4, 2011. Christine Coombe, TESOL President is visiting us. More than 80 teachers from different schools and areas of Yakutia are attending this great event. All participants will receive certificates signed by two presidents: Christine Coombe, TESOL President and Natalya Alexeeva, Yakut TESOL President.
The photo from http://new.s-vfu.ru/news/0/11472/

Yakut TESOL Summer Events 2011

Yakut TESOL has great news on summer events and for next academic year:

1. As a part of partnership with TexTESOLV, Yakut TESOL will host Jey Venkatesan from Collin College, Dallas, TX and her daughter Sambavi Venkatesan between May 19 and May 31. Jey will teach adults including Yakut TESOL members, college students, and anyone interested in improving writing, grammar and prepare for IELTS. Feel free to contact 36-61-82 to sign up for the workshops. Sambavi will teach young learners and please feel free to register your students and children to English Summer Camp for Young Learners at 36-61-82.

2. Great news! TESOL President Christine Coombe will visit us on July 1-2, 2011. Thanks ELO Russia for help and support of this unique visit. Christine will visit Yakut TESOL after the NATE Conference in Kaliningrad. Please check on more details by calling 36-61-82.

3. Another great news! Yakut TESOL with Department of Foreign Languages in Technical and Natural Sciences of North-Eastern Federal University will host a Fulbright English Teaching Asssistant starting in September 2011. This will be one year visit. The English Teaching Assistant will teach at the Department of Foreign Languages in Technical and Natural Sciences, at City Classical Gymnasium and Republican Lyceum. Feel free to invite English Assistant to your classes as well. Please send all inquiries to 36-61-82.

Larisa Olesova
Past President of Yakut TESOL

Shaping the Way We Teach English

A reminder to please join us on February 16th for Webinar #8 on English for Specific Purposes (ESP) with Jennifer Rice from University of Oregon. Jennifer is an instructor in the ESP online E-Teacher Scholarship course:
http://umbc.uoregon.edu/eteacher/courses.html
Also now available through the "Shaping" Ning:
ESP Discussions:
http://shapingenglish.ning.com/forum/categories/webinar-8-english-for-specific/listForCategory
ESP Readings:
http://shapingenglish.ning.com/page/webinar-8-jennifer-rice
Best wishes to all,
Leslie Opp-Beckman, Author of "Shaping the Way We Teach English"
http://oelp.uoregon.edu/shaping.html
Visit Shaping the Way We Teach English at: http://shapingenglish.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

My Trip To Maya by Jayme Lynch

Photo: Jayme Lynch (center) with children

Jayme Lynch shares her impression about her staying in Maya village

Photo: Jayme Lynch is teaching
Since I have been in Maya Village, Yakutia, Russia, I have had the pleasure of meeting some of the world’s kindest people. They have been extremely inviting, helpful, and interesting. I couldn’t have picked a better place for my first overseas teaching experience. I have been invited here to help with the students continue to learn the English language and along the way I have learned a great deal from the students as well. I have learned that no matter the conditions of your learning environment, the amount of money you have, or the materials you have or do not have do not determine one’s passion for learning. The children here have a love for knowledge and truly thrive on it.

Photo: Jayme Lynch in class
Their English is growing each day and will continue to grow the more they practice and improve it. The teachers have many roles in their job; they are educators, caretakers, researchers, planners, actors, role models, and so much more to their students. They have one of the most difficult but rewarding jobs there is and I am extremely honored to be working with them. My stay here is almost complete and I am sad to leave all of the wonderful food, culture, and friends I have made during my stay in the Maya Village. I wish them the best with their English and their educational futures.

Yakut TESOL English Summer Camp Hosted by Maya Humanitarian School

On July 15-25, 2010 Maya Humanitarian School is hosting Yakut TESOL English Summer Camp with a guest teacher Jayme Lynch from Plano Elementary School, Texas, USA. The camp is a part of Yakut TESOL and Tex TESOL V partnership started in 2008 when Larissa Olesova (Yakut TESOL President) and Donald Weasenforth (Tex TESOL V Past-President) signed the agreement.
At the camp children take different classes like Conversational English by Jayme Lynch, English Grammar by Sargylana Dmitrieva, and English through Songs by Elena Zakharova. After classes kids are involved in different activities including playing games, watching films, participating in team and individual competitions. Besides, campers have had a great opportunity to visit permafrost area, waterfall, and rocks. Both teachers and kids are excited to make new friends and learn new things.

Elena Zakharova, Yakut TESOL Resource Center Director