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James J. Asher, Ph.D James Asher is known
internationally as the originator of The Total Physical Response (TPR).
He has demonstrated this powerful tool in almost every state in America
in hundreds of elementary schools, high schools and universities from
Stanford to New York University, from the University of Alaska to the
University of Hawaii and Cambridge University in England. Recently he
made presentations to educators in Seoul, Korea and, at the request
of the American Embassy, in the Turkish cities of Istanbul, Izmir, and
Ankara.
Dr. Asher is a prize-winning instructor, writer and researcher. In 1992-93
he was honored as the Outstanding Professor at San Jose State University,
which was established in 1857 and is the oldest public university in
California. His groundbreaking research into a "comprehension first"
approach was supported by grants from The Office of Education, The Office
of Naval Research, The Defense Department, and the State of California.
WORKSHOP
How to apply the Total Physical Response (TPR) for
best results
Saturday, September 24
10:15-12:00 am
Dr. Asher will explore:
- How to apply TPR for best results with students of all ages
- Why TPR is a powerful tool at every level of second language instruction.
- Why TPR is successful with students of all ages and all languages
including the sign language of the deaf and the language of mathematics.
- How TPR is an example of "brain compatible" instruction that helps
students acquire instant understanding of any target language.
- Why TPR is a self-confidence builder for both students and instructors.
Be prepared to participate in "live" demonstrations with languages
such as Arabic and Spanish, and in a lively question-and-answer session.
Bring your Asher books with you for a book-signing at the end of the
workshop.
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William Eubank, Elizabeth Bigler, and
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To get ready for this exciting TPR workshop, click on http://www.tpr-world.com/ and then click
on About TPR and TPRS. Also, dozens of how-to-do-it TPR books including
those recommended above can be purchased at the same website.
Recommended follow-up reading:
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TPR Starter Kit:
Asher, J. J.: Learning Another Language Through Actions
Garcia, Ramiro: Instructor's Notebook: How to apply TPR for best
results
Garcia, Ramiro: Instructor's Notebook: Homework Exercises
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 Judy B. Gilbert has an M.A.
in linguistics from the University of California at Davis, and a teaching
credential in bilingual education at the secondary level. She taught
pronunciation for many years and now concentrates on writing and giving
workshops. Her special interests are 1) kinesthetic and visual approaches
to teaching pronunciation, 2) the relationship between pronunciation
and listening comprehension, and 3) the connection between pronunciation
and literacy. She is the author of Clear Speech from the Start,
(2001), Clear Speech, (3rd edition, 2005) and is co-author
of Speaking Clearly (1999, British edition), all from Cambridge
University Press.
PRECONFERENCE WORKSHOP
Simplicity Is The Key: Priorities For Teaching Pronunciation
At All Levels
Thursday, September 22
1:00 to 4:00 pm
Students at all levels need to acquire the same basic equipment
for effective communication in spoken English. This workshop will
present some core concepts that can make teaching pronunciation simple
and effective for both low and high-intermediate level classes. Special
attention will be devoted to these topics: syllable number; linking;
word stress; sentence emphasis; differentiation of the consonants
that give grammar cues; and simple rules to help students guess the
pronunciation of spelling. Session participants will practice a variety
of tasks for teaching these concepts at different levels.
Judy K. Gilbert and Leslie Eubank spent about an hour over lunch visiting.
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Dave Sperling is the creator of one of the most popular
ESL/EFL websites on the Internet, Dave's ESL Cafe,
which received millions of hits each month from students and teachers
from more than 150 different countries throughout the world. He
is also the author of three Internet books, The Internet Guide for
English Language Teachers, Dave Sperling's Internet Guide,
and Dave Sperling's Internet Activity Workbook.
Dave's passion for teaching began in Asia, where he spent 10 years
teaching EFL in Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. In 1992 he returned to
the US to complete his MA in Applied Linguistics/TESL at California
State University, Northridge, where he also taught ESL in the Intensive
English Program until 1999. Dave lives in Los Angeles with his wife
and two children, where he runs Dave's ESL Cafe full-time.
Plenary
The Power of Using the Internet in English Language Teaching
Dave Sperling will discuss the powerful and exciting possibilities in
using technology in the ESL classroom, as well as the challenges facing
teachers in the 21st century.
Workshop
Elements of a Successful Internet EFL Activity
Dave Sperling will discuss how teachers can create successful EFL Internet
activities for the classroom, computer lab, and homework assignments,
with highlights from his book Dave Sperling's Internet Activity
Workbook.
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