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Educational Leader CCCN |
HAVE
YOUR STUDENTS EVER PLAYED A GUESSING GAME IN THE CLASSROOM? Come to this session in order to share
some guessing games that will spice your classes up and promote a relaxing
atmosphere in the classroom. SESSION I: WEDNESDAY
10:00 – 11:10 (201) |
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Curriculum Developer CCCN |
UNDERSTANDING
THE PRAGMATIC NATURE OF FUNCTIONS Although grammar continues being labeled
as a sub-skill in some ELT circles, students can be empowered by using it within
a functional framework. Pragmatics, a
field in pure linguistics dealing with discourse analysis, can give you a
hand in your teaching by understanding the basics behind its rationale. Why don’t you let me explore this kind of
framework to make your activities much more communicative and TBI-oriented? SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (201) |
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Conversation and English Lab Teacher Rivera,
Marlen English Teacher |
HAND-TO-HAND
SPEAKING AND WRITING ACTIVITIES FOR CREATIVE TEACHERS Our teaching practice must be in constant
renewal to meet the demanding needs of today’s youth and tomorrow’s
leaders. Teachers must become role
models of leadership and provide children with learning activities that
develop the skills needed to become positive leaders. Our students need to be trained on how to
present ideas clearly and persuasively through writing and speaking. This demonstration will help you
ingeniously blend passion, vision, and creativity into learning activities to
help potential leaders build up the activities to go ahead and beyond all
academic and real life tasks. SESSION V: WEDNESDAY 4:40 – 5:50 (201) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (201) |
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Software Translator Fiserv CBS Worldwide |
HOT
POTATOES: FREE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR
CLASSES EFL software doesn’t have to be expensive
to be useful and effective. In fact,
some of the best tools out there are completely free. Come and discover how you can take
advantage of freeware and other inexpensive tools to make your classes
meaningful and fun. SESSION V: WEDNESDAY 4:40 – 5:50 (MULTIMEDIA LAB) SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (MULTIMEDIA LAB) |
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Educational Leader CCCN Díaz,
Ronald Educational Leader CCCN |
READ,
THINK, TALK! Participants will get involved in a
series of activities that promote critical thinking and classroom
discussions. SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (404) |
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Educational
Leader CCCN Quesada, Eduardo Educational Leader CCCN |
THE USE OF PLAYS
IN A TBI CLASS Have you ever wondered about new ways of including different forms of
art in your classes? Introduce your
students to the importance of theater through a Task-Based Instruction
class! Teach them about famous
playwrights and well-known plays while they learn new vocabulary and improve
their pronunciation and intonation. Students
will learn a lot in a stress-free environment, as they get involved with
different characters that will allow them to express new feelings and
emotions. SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30
(502) |
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Educational Leader CCCN Garmager,
Eli Educational Leader CCCN |
LANGUAGE
QUESTS: USING WEBQUESTS IN THE LANGUAGE
CLASSROOM With the increasing presence of
technology in schools and institutes, the Internet offers a wealth of
resources, particularly for the language teacher. This workshop aims to inform and encourage
educators to incorporate WebQuests in their teaching as a way to interweave
the use of the Internet and the opportunity for students to use authentic
materials available on-line, in goal-based projects. WebQuests will not only allow students the
opportunity to be more self-directed and independent learners, but also
provide them with the tools to better prepare themselves to be future
leaders. The presenters will provide
an overview of related research and methodology and provide examples of
different WebQuests by demonstrating how to integrate WebQuests into everyday
language classroom activities. SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (MULTIMEDIA LAB) SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (MULTIMEDIA LAB) |
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Marketing Director CCCN Schmack,
Karl Executive Director CCCN |
ENGLISH
LANGUAGE CERTIFICATION: CAREER AND JOB
OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEST TAKERS IN TOEIC –the Test of English for
International Communication- is determined to revolutionize the measure
system of the English language in the
world. It is already the most reliable, safe, unbiased tool to grow
professionally and academically in Asia and Europe, and it is taking over SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (504) |
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Educational Leader CCCN |
Teaching reading and helping students to
develop language skills through reading is a challenging task for
teachers. In this workshop,
participants will reinforce and put into practice their knowledge of tasks
and abilities designed to develop listening, reading, speaking, and writing
skills using different kinds of literature in their classes. SESSION I: WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 11:10 (309) SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (203) |
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Latin American Academic Consultant Macmillan |
READING: A STUDENT/LEARNER CENTERED FOCUS Are you having difficulties finding
topics that trigger students’ interest?
Or is it difficult for you to keep students on task? Are you promoting a student/learner- centered
environment or are you stealing the show?
If you want to learn how to deal with the above stated situations, you
definitely need to come to this workshop and experience how you can get the
most out of your classes as your students do too. SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (503) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (203) |
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Academic Director International Student Services Organization |
HOW
TO TEACH ENGLISH TO CHILDREN If we want to use the term TEYL – teaching
English to young learners, we have to be well informed about the principles
and guidelines for teaching young learners.
In this workshop, we are going to see how children learn English, and
we will explore some of the teaching methods and strategies used across a
range of contexts including our own context in SESSION I: WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 11:10 (504) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (302) |
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English Language US State Dept., English Language Program |
CRITICAL
THINKING WITH THE RIGHT QUESTION PROCESS This workshop explores a dynamic process
that helps students take control of their own learning. Using the “Right Question Process,”
students explore their own questions about a theme or topic. As questions emerge, grammar awareness
improves and the process can result in research projects, presentations and
other student creative
student directed
activities. Your students will develop
self-motivation skills and confidence in using English in a productive
manner. We will do this process in the
workshop. SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (303) |
|
Educational Leader CCCN |
STORIES
IN THE CLASSROOM This is going to be a demonstration on how
to teach through stories. First, a
tale will be used to have students produce a story using only verbs in the
past tense. The objective of the
second story will be to have students make up a series of connected events
using the passive voice. SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (305) |
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International Education Programs Specialist VIF Program |
MAKE
YOUR CLASS A BRIDGE TO THE WORLD! START AN INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH A Open doors to learning about and with
students in another country by establishing a partnership with a sister-class
in the SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (402) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (303) |
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Educational
Leader CCCN |
THE
SIX DESTRUCTIVE GAMES OF THE “VOICE” Negative and destructive thoughts are
part of everyone; sometimes it is a constant inner dialog which can become a
burden. This internal VOICE can affect
perceptions and class rendering negatively.
Is there anything we can do? A
way to fight these negative messages and feelings? This lecture is part of an ongoing research
project aimed at enhancing facilitators’, teachers’, counselors’, etc.
proactive attitude and personal growth.
It is designed as an introductory awareness activity which might lead
some people into further research on this experimental field of teaching. SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (305) SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (404) |
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Primary School Teacher |
MOTIVATING
YOUR STUDENTS WITH CREATIVE ACTIVITIES Motivation is the key to all learning,
and the lack of it is perhaps the biggest barrier faced by teachers. Teachers have to capture the learners’
attention and curiosity because this will be useful in the learning process. One of the best ways to keep students’
interest is through games. While
playing games, students have fun and learn at the same time. Come to this workshop and take creative
activities that will motivate your students to your English classroom. SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (309) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (403) |
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Educational Leader CCCN |
TEACHING
ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION THROUGH GAMES Pronunciation is often taught through the
teacher providing a model for learners to listen to and repeat. This is a valuable way of teaching
pronunciation, but it neglects a need many learners feel to understand what
they are doing. The pronunciation
games are intended to lead learners towards insights that will help them in
their future learning career and reduce their dependence on the teacher as a
model. SESSION XIII: FRIDAY 11:00 – 12:10 (305) |
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Educational Leader CCCN |
YOUR
ENERGY IN CLASS This lecture will provide you with the specific
tools to develop techniques inside your classroom, so that you will keep your
energy and your students’ intact throughout the whole learning process,
avoiding feelings such as frustration, stress, tiredness, among many others. SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (203) |
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Asesora de
Mercadeo CCCN Guevara,
Flory Human Resources Assistant CCCN |
RECRUITMENT
PROCESS/TOOLS FOR ENGLISH TEACHING AND LEARNING Se presentará información de los servicios que se ofrecen en la Unidad
de Servicios Estudiantiles del CCCN, como son la Biblioteca Mark
Twain, Laboratorio Multimedia, Centro de Asesoría Educacional, Traveling and
Learning. Servicios que serán de mucha
utilidad para fortalecer la enseñanza del idioma inglés a sus diferentes instituciones. Recruitment Process Se informará sobre el proceso de reclutamiento de profesores que
desean ser parte del CCCN, una pequeña explicación y
beneficios de laborar para el Centro Cultural Costarricense-Norteamericano. SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (403) |
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Professor Universidad
Autónoma de Chiriquí |
WHAT’S
ON THE MENU? WELL-SEASONED ACTIVITIES
FOR LANGUAGE LEARNING Just as a cook does more than following a
recipe, so does a good teacher adding his or her special flavor to any
activity. For this reason, the tasks
planned for students should be appetizing activities. To accomplish intrinsic motivation from the
students, the job of the teachers, like the one of the chefs, is to add a
secret special flavoring in all classroom activities. These include condensing or expanding,
adjusting the language up or down, changing from pair activity to group
activity, making strategies work for the students, and taking into account
students’ styles of learning. Specials
on the menu for all the participants in this workshop include group dynamics,
personality analyses, graphic experiences, creative crossword creations,
riddle scrambles, and competitive games. SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (403) SESSION XIV: FRIDAY 1:30 – 2:40 (305) |
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Manager VIF Program |
BECOME
AN INTERNATIONAL TEACHER WITH THE VIF PROGRAM The VIF Program offers international
educators a great opportunity to live and teach for up to 3 years while
sharing your culture with students and communities in the SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (201) |
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Educational
Leader CCCN |
HOW TO
CHECK WRITING When correcting writing tasks, the
teacher needs to think about the overall target area of the exercise. By choosing the correct means of
correction, the teacher can encourage rather than discourage students. SESSION I: WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 11:10 (503) SESSION VII: THURSDAY 9:25 – 10:35 (309) |
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Educational
Leader CCCN |
COOPERATIVE
LEARNING: PROMOTING STUDENTS’ ACTIVE
INTERACTION Do you still have teacher-centered
classes? What about student-centered
classes? Ever wondered about peer and
active interaction in the classroom?
Come to this workshop and learn how to promote cooperative learning
through group work activities. Learn
how to assign roles in teams taking into account your students’ level of
English. Get some handouts with
different learning and enjoyable activities for you to use in a regular
English class that will definitely improve your students’ understanding of
the subject they are studying. SESSION III: WEDNESDAY
1:50 – 3:00 (309) |
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Education CCCN |
EDUCATION
Learn about the admission procedures to
US institutions of higher education. SESSION XIII: FRIDAY 11:00 – 12:10 ( 201) |
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Advisor |
COMPETENCES
FOR THE LANGUAGE TEACHER TODAY Participants will discuss a number of
competences proposed in terms of language teachers as professionals in the
context of SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (203) |
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Professor ULACIT/UNA Gutiérrez, Nidya Priscilla English Teacher ULACIT |
TEACHERS: AGENTS OF CHANGE In the new educational paradigm, the
teacher’s role includes several activities beyond the mere transmission of
knowledge. Mainly, the role as advisor
and mediator is of great importance in the learning process. These leadership roles require innovative
attitudes, qualities, and activities in the teachers that promote creativity
and love for permanent learning.
Challenging times demand dynamic leadership. Teachers are required to be prepared to
take advantage of such opportunities. SESSION I: WEDNESDAY
10:00 – 11:10 (203) SESSION VI: THURSDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (502) |
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English Advisor Ministry of Education Alfaro,
Ovidio English Advisor Ministry of Education |
OUR
TEACHING IS SHAPED BY OUR OWN THOUGHTS The aim of this workshop is to invite the
audience to reflect upon how our thoughts influence and transform our
responses to our surroundings. As a consequence,
if English teachers experiment inner joy, this joy will be manifested in
their teaching and permeate the moral development of the students, nurturing
their life experience. SESSION I: WEDNESDAY 10:00 – 11:10 (502) SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (502) |
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Educational Leader CCCN |
DIFFERENT
WAYS OF TEACHING MEANINGFUL VOCABULARY TO PRIMARY SCHOOL STUDENTS Are you tired of teaching meaningless
vocabulary to children? Based on the
fact that most of the children are very hyperactive, we as teachers have to
motivate them by providing a lot of meaningful activities to teach them
vocabulary. This workshop is designed
to help teachers improve their lesson plans by giving them extra ideas to incorporate
in their lesson plan. SESSION V: WEDNESDAY 4:40 – 5:50 (309) SESSION VII: THURSDAY
9:25 – 10:35 (203) |
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CCCN |
TO
GRAMMAR OR NOT TO GRAMMAR? Learners have to pass through a series of
stages – noticing, structuring, elaborating, and restructuring – before a
language becomes part of their implicit knowledge. Current theories of SESSION XIII: 11:00 – 12:10 (403) |
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Mentor
Teacher CCCN |
THE
ART OF TEACHING Teaching students how to read in a
foreign language can be a truly rewarding experience, but it is also a real
challenge. However, when teachers plan
good pre, while, and post reading exercises, they give learners the right
tools for them to become effective readers.
In this workshop, participants will engage in activities that will
help them understand the reading process, learn how to integrate reading with
other skills, and evaluate their own teaching. SESSION XI: FRIDAY 8:00 – 9:10 (310) |
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Educational Leader CCCN |
WARM
UP ACTIVITIES, ICE BREAKERS, AND GROUPING STRATEGIES TO LIGHTEN UP YOUR
CLASSES! Getting our students prepared for the
class is one of the most important steps in our teaching practices, and it
assures a smooth flow of our class. It
is equally essential to break the ice the first day of class when students
and/or the teacher don’t know each other.
Moreover, grouping our students in an effective, interesting, funny
and/or innovative way is a key element to make our classes more appealing and
varied for students. If you are
interested in getting some nice, useful, and practical ideas, come to our
workshop and enjoy! We will be more
than glad to share them with you! SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (402) |
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Educational Leader CCCN Ugalde,
Sylvia Educational Leader CCCN |
SPICE
UP ACTIVITIES FOR ANY TIME Have you ever felt lack of enthusiasm or participation
in your class? Are you tired of seeing
long faces among your students? If so,
join us in our workshop, and you will find great and simple speaking ideas
adaptable to any level, age, or grouping setting. Remember the speaking skill represents one
of the biggest interests among students and a huge challenge to teachers, so
don’t miss the opportunity to acquire innovative material for having a
dynamic class. SESSION X: THURSDAY 4:20 – 5:30 (309) |
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ELT Manager, |
“911…? I Have an
Emergency!” “I can understand you if you speak slowly, but I cannot respond in English.” (This is the typical “protective” response from a student – even after years of study.) But…why does this happen? How do we take our students from bein |