Friday All information contained on these pages is meant to be used as a reference only. This file was created or last modified on Monday, February 08, 1999. This session is good for people who pepper their classes with snippets of films. If you have something to share, or just want ideas, come and join us. The presenter shows a student-made video about teacher expectations to orient new students to appropriate classroom behavior.
Participants learn how to produce a similar video to meet their own needs.
This presentation centers on a class focused on the theme of the contemporary family and how TV, movies, songs, advertisements, prose, and fiction were used in that class to teach about issues concerning families. Room 537 ESL classes become more meaningful and student centered as students talk about familiar objects, events, and issues. To achieve this, teachers can use video clips with little dialogue from films produced in the students' home countries. The presenters show some clips and accompanying materials for various levels. Via satellite, participants explore the language needs and skills needed for work in America, with emphasis on English in the work environment, safety, health, and communication with supervisors and coworkers.