Welcome to the Oxford Adult ESL Conversations podcast, hosted by Jayme Adelson-Goldstein, co-author of the Oxford Picture Dictionary and series director of the new Step Forward Second Edition. In this podcast series, Jayme is joined by Adult ESL educators, thought leaders, and advocates for candid conversations about topics important to teachers in this dynamic field.
Episode 13: Teaching Skills that Matter with Cherise G. Moore, Ph.D
In this episode, Jayme is joined by Dr. Cherise G. Moore who is a principal TA consultant in the Human Services Division at American Institutes for Research (AIR). They discuss the Teaching Skills That Matter project (TSTM) and it’s impact on adult multi-lingual learners.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit www.oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
1 Mar 2022
Episode 12: High-Flex Adult English Language Classes with Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger
In this episode, Jayme is joined by Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger, English language teachers at the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching high-flex adult English language classes.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
5 Nov 2021
Episode 11: Library Literacy Programs with Rebecca Barker
In this episode, Jayme is joined by Rebecca Barker, Programs Officer at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. They discuss how library and community literacy programs are continuing to pivot to meet the changing needs of their communities and learners.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
16 Jul 2021
Episode 10: Remote Instruction with Anthony Tassi
In this episode, Anthony and Jayme discuss the process and benefits of pivoting to remote instruction for ESOL learners with limited digital literacy.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
9 Apr 2021
Episode 9: Advanced Learners with Jenni Currie Santamaria
In this episode, Jayme is joined by Jenni Currie Santamaria, author of Step Forward Introductory and Levels 1 and 5. The two discuss everything about advanced learner instruction, from skills instruction to teaching idioms.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
19 Jan 2021
Episode 8: Social Justice with Andy Nash
In this episode, Jayme is joined by Andy Nash, a Senior Advisor at World Education, Inc., where for over 20 years she has facilitated professional development projects at the local, regional, and national levels. She specializes in contextualized ESOL, standards-based instruction, and the integration of adult education with civic engagement. She has contributed to a variety of national projects on immigrant integration, teacher effectiveness, IET, and evidence-based ESOL.
Note: This conversation was recorded prior to the pandemic and the nation-wide move to remote instruction, but Andy’s points couldn’t be more relevant to our work and our learners’ lives at this time. During the podcast, Andy references a past issue of the Change Agent; however, the September 2020 issue, which focuses on the pandemic, would be an excellent tool to address learners’ current concerns. In addition, the Change Agent site has free resources to help teachers and students discuss race in the classroom
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
18 Sept 2018
Episode 7: How Teachers and Administrators Can Thrive in Challenging Times
In this episode Jayme is joined by MaryAnn Cunningham Florez, Program Manager for Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools Adult ESOL Program. Her previous positions include Director of the Adult Education Professional Development Center of DC Learns, and assistant director at the National Center for ESL Literacy Education. In this conversation MaryAnn offers insights gleaned from her wealth of experience working with adult ESOL practitioners across the US.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
20 Jun 2018
Episode 6: Digital Literacy
In this episode Jayme is joined by Dr. Kathy Harris, a member of the literacy, language and technology research group and a teacher of teacher education courses in the department of applied linguistics at Portland State University. Dr. Harris creates professional development materials for the adult ESL teachers and national projects including ELLU and ESL pro, and teaches adult ESL including digital literacy and ESL to adult learners with limited or interrupted formal education.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
17 Apr 2018
Episode 5: Civics
In this episode Jayme is joined by Lori Howard, an ESL consultant, teacher-trainer, author, and Program Specialist Coordinator for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, also known as CASAS. Listen in as Lori discusses Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), which enables learners to acquire skills for English literacy as well as skills that help them be effective workers, parents and community members.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
13 Dec 2017
Episode 4: Season's Greetings
We’ll be back in the new year with more podcast episodes, but until then host Jayme Adelson Goldstein would to extend her warmest holiday greetings and invite you to join the conversation.
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This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
14 Nov 2017
Episode 3: Learner Autonomy
What does learner autonomy mean in the context of the Adult ESL classroom? Dave Coleman, member of the CATESOL Board of Directors and Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist for the LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education, joins Jayme to discuss.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
5 Sept 2017
Episode 1: Standards
In this episode Dr. Patsy Egan, a member of the expert panel for the creation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Director of Atlas at Hamline University, joins Jayme to discuss how the Adult ESL field has been affected by the recent implementation of CCRS and ELPS and how teachers can use them as a resource to better serve their students’ needs.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
5 Sept 2017
Episode 2: Rigor
So what is rigor anyway? In this episode Jayme is joined by Carolyn Nason, Instructional Chair of the Department of ESL at Milwaukee Area Technical College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing rigor-infused activities into the Adult ESL classroom.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
Visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
31 Aug 2017
Introduction: A message from Jayme Adelson-Goldstein
In this episode, author Jayme Adelson-Goldstein introduces the Oxford Adult ESL Conversations Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes to keep up with the conversation and visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.
Download a full transcript of this episode.
This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to course titles that may not be available in every country. Please check with your local Oxford University Press office about title availability.
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