Workshops & Trainings
Professional Development Workshop: Bending Over Backwards: Scaffolding Online Courses
I co-led a workshop at the PanSIG National Conference 2021 on adapting a university-level second language curriculum for emergency online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. The presentation focused on redesigning task-based lessons for a 300 student cohort using a flipped classroom approach that combined synchronous speaking activities with asynchronous learning tasks.The project involved creating original e-learning materials, scaffolded digital content, and online discussion activities to support students’ speaking and critical thinking development in a remote learning environment. Check out the links below for more information and copies of the workshop.Click here to access the workshop slides.
https://pansig.org/publications/2021/PanSIG2021handbookMay2021.pdf
Student Staff Development Workshop: Effective Tutoring Conversations
This workshop was designed to train peer tutors in identifying the root causes of student learning difficulties and applying effective support strategies. It focused on diagnostic techniques, guided questioning methods such as the Socratic Method, and approaches that encourage students to develop independent problem-solving and critical thinking skills rather than simply receiving answers.Click here to access the workshop slides.
Student Development Workshop: Academic Skills
In collaboration with a faculty member, I designed and facilitated a reading strategies workshop based on a targeted needs assessment involving both instructor and student feedback. After identifying key challenges, I developed practical reading and comprehension strategies tailored to student needs and conducted follow-up evaluations to measure effectiveness. The workshop received very positive student feedback, and the strategies demonstrated strong student adoption and continued use.Click here to access the workshop slides.
Intercultural Communication and EFL Workshop
Humor, for being an integral part of the human experience, is an often overlooked aspect of second language acquisition. Research shows that learners who are able to joke around with native speakers are more likely to feel a sense of belonging and connection, which helps maintain motivation through the language learning process.This workshop is designed to be given EFL learners from CEFR A1-B1 levels. It focuses on teaching students what sarcasm is, how to recognize when it is being used, and how to make simple jokes of their own.Click here to access the lesson plan, handouts, and slides.
