Rural Routes Workshop: ESL Tutor Training (Fairview)

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Location: Northwest Peace Adult Learning Council, 11235 98 Avenue, Fairview AB

Region(s): North

Session Description:

This workshop is for participants who are new to the role of Volunteer ESL Tutor. It will orient participants to their role, to the needs of their adult ESL learners, and to relevant materials available online. Participants will learn to design thematic or task based lessons that address learner interests and needs while providing language input, opportunities to practice language skills, and feedback.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify their multiple roles as volunteer tutors
• Identify learners needs
• Identify ways to use the CLB
• Identify useful resources
• Plan lessons that provide learners with input, opportunities to use language, and feedback

Registration:

There is no fee to participate in this workshop, but pre-registration is required.

To register, contact Yvonne Peterson.

P: 780-835-6618
E: ypeterson@gprc.ab.ca

Note: Please bring a bag lunch or eat in the cafeteria if you are registering for the afternoon workshop as well.