Program

26th September, 2018

5:00 - 6:00 P.M.  Registration (Auditorium of the Technology Center, UFPI)

6:00 - 6:30 P.M.  Opening ceremony

6:30 - 8:30 P. M.  Debate session: Promoting 21st Century Skills in our TESOL Classrooms.

                             Speakers: Dr. Vânia Soares Barbosa and M.A.Ed. Julia Hedges

27th September, 2018

9:00 - 11:30 A.M.  Debate session: 

Strategies for Reducing Teacher Talking Time (TTT) and Promoting Student Driven Classrooms.  Speakers: Dr. Wellington Borges and M.A.Ed. Julia Hedges

2:00 - 5:30 P.M.  Workshops:

1. Communicative Ideas for Teaching the Four Skills with the Department of State American English Website - M.A.Ed. Julia Hedges;  FULL!

2. Using theatre to improve language skills and confidence in English - Adaeze Aninweze/Rodolfo Torres. FULL!

3. Using apps to teach and learn English (Session 1) - Angelo Gallegos/ Isadora Gouveia  FULL!

4. Utilizing music in language instruction: pronunciation - Daniel Snyder/Igor Cunha  FULL!

5. Using modern literature to engage young learners - Kathleen Anaza/Cinthya Silva. FULL!

28th September, 2018

9:00 - 11:30 A.M.  Worshops:

1. Vocabulary and Pronunciation Ideas that Work- M.A.Ed. Julia Hedges; FULL!

2. Quick warmup activities to implement in the classroom - Adaeze Aninweze/Rodolfo Torres.  FULL!

3. Using apps to teach and learn English (Session 2) - Angelo Gallegos/ Isadora Gouveia. FULL!

4. Utilizing music in language instruction: colloquialisms and idioms - Daniel Snyder/Igor Cunha  FULL!

5. Utilizing Youth Culture as English Learning Tools (i.e.: Youtube, Instagram, short documentaries)  - Kathleen Anaza/Cinthya Silva  FULL!

2:00 - 4:00 P.M.  Workshops:

1. Communicative Task Formats for a Cooperative & Collaborative TEFL Environment - M.A.Ed. Julia Hedges;  FULL!

2. Drama in the classroom - Adaeze Aninweze/Rodolfo Torres. FULL!

3. Using apps to teach and learn English (Session 3) - Angelo Gallegos/ Isadora Gouveia  FULL!

4. Utilizing music in language instruction: social issues - Daniel Snyder/Igor Cunha  FULL!

5. Using creative writing and performance activities to increase confidence in English - Kathleen Anaza/Cinthya Silva.  FULL!

4:00 - 5:00 P.M.  Reflections on Teacher Continued Professional Development