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If your classroom looks anything like mine, addressing learning differences is a real necessity. So few educators (me included) feel like they have been adequately prepared to meet the needs of L2 learners with disabilities. For this reason, I am so excited to introduce Alexandra Coutlée and Lysiane Dallaire who are here to share some of their ideas, resources and expertise to help us provide better instruction to all of our learners. Mentioned Resources / References Keep an eye out for Speaq's newsletter titled IncluSig that is full of references, ideas and help. https://recit.qc.ca/ http://www.lageekdeservice.com/ https://sites.google.com/cslaval.qc.ca/trousse-numrique-csdl/accueil Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

As an ESL teacher who was, like many of you, thrown into teaching ESL remotely, Aziza wondered what other tools were out there just in case the upcoming Fall necessitates continued online teaching. In this episode, you will learn about 10 different online tools that made ESL teachers' lives easier and their students' lives more palpable during a stressful learning period.  Episode Summary Call-in question Screen capture recording apps https://www.berrycast.com/conversations/2f2561d4-5bea-58ab-a7bd-cf409c0ba0f4 https://g.co/kgs/fnBo7p Loom https://www.screencastify.com/ https://screencast-o-matic.com/plans?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=101248&awc=16296_1594440607_e88f7fd48c927721168966834c4aeaec Virtual Classrooms  Teams Google Meet Zoom PearDeck  https://www.peardeck.com/remote-learning-educators Kahoot and Jeopardy https://kahoot.com/ https://jeopardylabs.com/ EdPuzzle https://edpuzzle.com/ Padlet https://padlet.com/ Flipgrid https://info.flipgrid.com/ Powtoon https://www.powtoon.com/ Bitmoji Classroom References https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/ https://anchor.fm/chalkncoffee to leave a message

As an ESL teacher here in Quebec, Canada or as one in a neighbouring global school, the organization; SPEAQ provides up-to-date news for ESL and is considered a touchstone of the ESL community. In this episode, you will meet Monique Mainella, the dynamic V.P of SPEAQ and hear about everything this organization does for all its teachers. Episode Summary Call-in question All about Monique and SPEAQ History Resources Social media platforms Membership Contest Recommended Resources http://www.speaq.org/ https://hosted.learnquebec.ca/eslcommunity/ https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/

Being the new kid on the block is challenging. Being in a new school at the beginning of a career is equally challenging. In this episode, you will meet Rachel Demers-Lambert, a dynamic ESL and Spanish as a Second Language teacher, and hear how she navigates the system from the beginning to the end of the year. Episode Summary All about Rachel First Day Navigating the system Finding, inheriting, creating and adapting resources The most surprising thing you learned this year Teaching abroad Teaching in Quebec City vs Montreal Special Programming - International Baccalaureate Finding support - online, mentorship, colleagues Remote teaching Advice for new teachers Organizing for June and September Recommended Resources EduProtocol Field Guide Books 1 & 2 by Marlena Hebern & Jon Corippo https://www.eduprotocols.com/purchase-books The Google Infused Classroom by Holly Clark & Tanya Avrith  https://www.hollyclark.org/google-infused-classroom/ The HyperDoc Handbook by Highfill, Hilton and Landis https://www.edtechteam.com/books/hyperdoc-handbook-lisa-highfill/ Profes de espanol en Quebec https://www.facebook.com/groups/636331330546013/ Quebec ESL Teachers https://www.facebook.com/groups/400947743302185/ https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/ http://www.speaq.org/

In this episode, we discuss the differentiated and culturally inclusive ESL classroom.  We discuss what it is, what it does, and how to implement it with simple,  concrete ideas. 

I am super excited to begin sharing and co-creating knowledge within our ESL teaching community.  In this episode, I will introduce myself and share some ideas to inform, equip and help other educators in this new, remote-teaching situation.

In this conversation, Jacqueline Mallais and Dr. Mueller discuss the neurolinguistic approach to language learning, emphasizing its principles, the importance of oral interaction, and the literacy loop that connects oral and written language. Dr. Mueller highlights strategies for adapting the approach for diverse learners and the significance of choosing engaging topics for students. The discussion also touches on the social aspect of learning and the need for teachers to create an authentic and motivating classroom environment.e-mail: jacqueline.mallais@chalkncoffee.caYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chalk.n.coffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/?hl=en References:https://www.caslt.org/en/in-the-classroom/https://cifran.org/neurolinguistic-approach-nla/?lang=en

Welcome to a special episode of Chalk n Coffee, where today we’re shining a spotlight on an incredible initiative that’s bridging cultures and classrooms: the eTandem Canada program.In this episode, we’ll explore how this innovative program is connecting students from Canada and Mexico through language exchange, creating meaningful learning experiences across borders. We’re joined by two inspiring educators—one from Canada and one from Mexico—who have brought the eTandem program to life in their classrooms. They’ll share how this exchange not only helps their students improve language skills but also deepens cultural understanding, fosters global connections, and builds friendships that go far beyond the classroom.But that’s not all—this episode features some extra special guests: the students themselves! We’ll hear directly from the learners who are experiencing the magic of eTandem firsthand. Their voices will give us a truly unique perspective on the impact of this exchange, adding depth and authenticity to our conversation. You can read more about this experience in Réflections - CASLT's magazinejacqueline.mallais@chalkncoffee.caInstagram chalk.n.coffeeYouTube chalk.n.coffee Espresso ShotsTandem InfoCASLT

In today's episode, we dive into the subject of written corrective feedback. Joining us in conversation is Dr. Lira-Gonzales. We talk about what it is, why we need to integrate this practice into our teaching and how to do it.References:Instagram: chalk.n.coffeeYouTube: chalk.n.coffeeWebsite: chalk.n.coffeeE-mail: jacqueline.mallais@chalkncoffee.ca

In this special edition of our podcast, Episode 30, we dive into the world of corrective oral feedback in the additional language classroom. As educators, we all face the challenge of responding when our students make mistakes during oral interactions. So, what do you do when your students stumble with their spoken language? How do you offer feedback that supports their learning without discouraging them? If you're curious to explore this topic and many others in greater depth, be sure to check out CASLT's magazine Reflections. Now, let's jump in and explore the role of oral corrective feedback in language learning. References Chalk.n.coffee CASLT Ontario Modern Language Teachers' Association

In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Heike Neumann and Dr. Julie Corrigan, two contributing authors from the May edition of CASLT's magazine Reflections. They are here to discuss how to help our ESL and Additional language learners think more critically in an age of disinformation. Email: jacqueline.mallais@chalkncoffee.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Lesson plan: http://doe.concordia.ca/core/ Email: heike.neumann@concordia.ca Email: julie.corrigan@concordia.ca

Join us for our conversation with Dr. Masatoshi Sato and hear about the dynamic researcher/pedagogue partnership happening at TESOLgraphics. If ESL research-driven teaching practices are your jam, then this episode is for you. Resources: E-mail: Jacqueline.mallais@chalkncoffee.ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home TESOLgraphics: https://tesolgraphics5.wixsite.com/tesolgraphics MonISLA: https://www.monisla.ca/en

Today, we are joined by Andrea MacLeod, Diana Burchell, & Catrine Demers, three guest contributors from CASLT`s magazine Reflections, to help us delve into the concept of plurilingualism in a very practical manner. References: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home Guest website: https://bilingualacquisition.ca/

In today's episode, we're diving deeper into the wonderful world of support and camaraderie for ESL educators. Joining us is Dr. Monica Waterhouse, project member of For Researchers and Educators of English as an Additional Language or For REEAL. Whether you're seeking inspiration, collaboration, or simply a place to engage in stimulating conversations, this ESL teaching community provides a nurturing environment for educators. From online platforms to in-person gatherings, this organization offers the support and solidarity needed to thrive in the ever-evolving landscape of language education. Resources: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home For REEAL: ⁠https://www.sunnylau.ca/forreeal⁠

This episode is for ALL second language (L2) teachers in Quebec, across Canada and beyond. Join Dr. Philippa Parks and me as we talk about CASLT, a dynamic community for L2 educators. Discover professional development opportunities, a sense of community, and a supportive environment made for you. References: https://www.caslt.org/en/ philippaparks@gmail.com caroline.riches@mcgill.ca https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee

In this episode, Dr. Teresa Hernandez-Gonzalez shares insights into the future of ESL teacher education. We'll delve into how Concordia University, under her visionary guidance, is harnessing cutting-edge technology like virtual reality, immersive experiences, and AI to facilitate deliberate reflective teaching practices. Teresa is an accomplished educator currently serving as the TESL Program Director at Concordia University. Teresa has delved into a wide range of educational domains and diverse aspects in the field, from critical pedagogy and identity to assessment for learning, or the use of gamification in refining ESL pedagogies and fostering autonomous learning. Mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers to advocate for a more robust professionalization in the field has also been a constant in her career. Join us as we explore the new horizon of education innovation with  Dr. Teresa Hernández-González! References Websites: ⁠https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee⁠ ⁠https://www.speaq.org/⁠ ⁠Instagram: @chalk.n.coffee

In today's episode, we explore the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and ESL education! Join us as we delve into the innovative ways AI is revolutionizing the ESL classroom, and offer you invaluable tools and techniques that benefit both students and teachers alike. With us today are Sophie Giroux and Nairy Kazandjian of ESL Interactive. Together we'll uncover how leveraging AI technologies enhances language learning, facilitates personalized teaching approaches, and creates an immersive and dynamic educational experience. Whether you're an educator seeking new strategies or a language enthusiast curious about the future of ESL, this podcast is your guide to harnessing the power of AI for enriched learning journeys. References AI references Websites: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee https://www.speaq.org/ www.ESL-Interactive.com Instagram: @chalk.n.coffee @miss.girouxesl @ms.k_esl

As teachers, we know learning is most meaningful when relevant, if it resonates emotionally with students, and if it is anchored in a real-life context. Education should connect students to the world around them. We find pedagogical support for engaging students as world change-makers as far back as the early 19th century. Dewy called on educational institutes to not only prepare students to be participatory members of society post school, but to have students learn more and better by being participatory members of society while they are learning. In today's podcast we will hear how one expert in the field of ESL is doing just that. References https://chainedevie.org/en https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348016864_Changemaking_and_English_Language_Learners_Els_Language_Content_and_Skill_Development_through_Experiential_Education file:///C:/Users/HP/Downloads/ojsijellh,+Journal+manager,+26.-MRS.A.AMUTHA-paper-final.pdf Chalk.n.coffee Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee⁠ Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/⁠ Email: ⁠jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca⁠ Website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Words matter. "Words have energy and power with the ability to help, to heal, to hinder, to hurt, to harm, to humiliate, and to humble." -Yehuda Berg Today's discussion, with John Wayne N. dela Cruz, takes a look at what we know about effective vocabulary instruction, the difference in student gains between implicit and explicit vocabulary instruction and how do we choose the words to teach. John Wayne N. dela CruzPh.D. candidate Educational Studies (Language Acquisition)Department of Integrated Studies in Education |  McGill University john.delacruz@mail.mcgill.ca  https://johnwaynedelacruz.wixsite.com/jwdcAAAL GSC  Event Planning Sub-Committee Member Plurilingual Lab's GradTalks Organizer Belonging, Identity, Language, Diversity Research Group Recent/forthcoming publications      dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2022). Plurilingual or not plurilingual? Plurilingual competence and identity of Canadian EAL peers in a francophone post-secondary context. OLBI Journal/Cahiers de l’OLBI, 12(1), 139–160. https://doi.org/10.18192/olbij.v12i1.6075 dela Cruz, J.W.N. (in press). Plurilingual strategies for teaching pronunciation in TESOL: A research-based and action-oriented approach. In K. Raza, D. Reynolds, & C. Coombe (Eds.), Handbook for multilingual TESOL in practice. Springer. dela Cruz, J. W. N. (in press). Teaching and assessing plurilingually using the CEFR: Towards linguistically inclusive additional language instruction. Concordia Working Papers in Applied Linguistics, 7. dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2022). “I subtitle myself”: Affordances and challenges of Canadian EAL students’ plurilingual learning strategies in a francophone college. TESL Canada Journal, 38(2), 36–62. https://doi.org/10.18806/tesl.v38i2.1356 Chung, R., & dela Cruz, J. W. N. (in press). Pedagogies of inclusion must start from within: Self-location, landguaging, and plurilingualism in the “L2” classroom. In A. Charity Hudley, C. Mallinson, & M. Buzcholts (Eds.), Inclusion in linguistics. Oxford University Press. Galante, A., & dela Cruz, J. W. N. (2021). Plurilingual and pluricultural as the new normal: An examination of language use and identity in the multilingual city of Montreal. Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development. https://doi.org/10.1080/01434632.2021.1931244 Galante, A., dela Cruz, J. W. N., Chiras, M., & Zeaiter, L. F. (2022). Challenging monolingual norms: TESL teacher education to advance learners’ plurilingual and pluricultural awareness. In R. Fielding (Ed.), Multilingualism, identity, and interculturality in Education (pp. 91-120). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-5848-9_5 Galante, A.,  Zeaiter, L.F., dela Cruz, J.W.N., Mass, N., Aronson, J., de Oliveira, D.S.A., Teodoro-Torres, J.A. (2023). Digital plurilingual pedagogies in foreign language classes: Empowering language learners to speak in the target language. The Language Learning Journal.  https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2023.2179654 Galante, A., Chiras, M., dela Cruz, J. W. N., & Zeaiter, L. F. (2022). Plurilingual guide: Implementing critical plurilingual pedagogy in language education. Plurilingual Lab Publishing. https://escholarship.mcgill.ca/concern/books/0c483q268?locale=en Chalk.n.coffee Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee⁠ Instagram:⁠https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/⁠ Email: ⁠jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca⁠ Website: ⁠https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home

Few teachers will take issue with the opinion that second-language learners need vocabulary instruction. Vocabulary size has been found to be a significant contributor to language proficiency. Join us for a discussion with Professor Emeritus Paul Nation about vocabulary assessment and how to best administer testing and better address our students' needs. Dr. Paul Nation Picture Vocabulary Size Test Vocabulary Tests Publications  Chalk.n.coffee Twitter: https://twitter.com/chalkncoffee Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/chalk.n.coffee/ Email: jacqueline.mallais@ggl.csmb.qc.ca Website: https://sites.google.com/csmb.qc.ca/chalk-n-coffee/home