This demonstration provides a detailed description about how to use geometric shapes called tangrams for teaching communication skills. Valuable for all kinds of ESL learners, these tangram exercises are ideally suited for training ITAs because they can be directly related to communication strategies for teaching. A language and culture training video for ITAs is of special interest to ITA trainers and pronunciation specialists. The presenters review the video's goals, show clips, and discuss ways to use it in the classroom. The video will soon be available for mail-order purchase.
Discussion follows on the benefits of cooperation.
Participants join the discussion on the challenges in exit test development and implementation. This session discusses the benefits of collaborative efforts between ESL specialists and departments to offer discipline-specific ITA training. This discussion applies to ITA professionals working with departments or exploring avenues for collaboration.