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SUMMARY:Biliteracy in K-12 English-as-a-medium of Instruction Classrooms: Content\, language and translanguaging objectives
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Biliteracy in K-12 English-as-a-Medium of Instruction Classrooms: Content\, Language\, and Translanguaging Objectives \nPresenter: Dr. Armando Garza Ayala \nLocation: Online (Zoom link will be emailed to the address provided at registration) \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, December 3\, 2025 | 04:30–05:30 PM (MST) \nEvent Description:Using a multilingual approach for teaching in bilingual K–12 settings has been proven effective for reaching bilingual and emergent bilingual students and promoting biliteracy across academic content areas. Translanguaging\, as a multilingual pedagogical teaching approach\, has gained momentum across the nation—yet training on practical translanguaging strategies remains limited. \nIn this interactive\, hands-on conversation\, participants will:• Explore what translanguaging is and its role in biliteracy development• Recognize and adopt three essential types of learning objectives in bilingual or EMI classrooms: — Content objectives — Language objectives — Translanguaging objectivesThis workshop will provide actionable strategies for integrating translanguaging into classroom practice to support bilingual learners more effectively. \nAbout the Presenter:Dr. Armando Garza Ayala is an Assistant Professor of Language\, Literacy\, and Sociocultural Studies at the University of New Mexico. His work centers on bilingual education\, biliteracy development\, and translanguaging pedagogies that empower multilingual learners in K–12 settings. \nRegistration:https://forms.gle/xz8967xsMQrcjrVB7 \nOnce you complete the registration form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. \nProfessional Development Certificate Survey:https://forms.gle/afZYp3jFzUJymSjc6 \nAfter attending the professional development session and completing the survey\, you will receive your certificate via email. \n  \nQuestions? Contact: secretaryaztesol@gmail.com
URL:https://aztesol.org/event1/biliteracy-in-k-12-english-as-a-medium-of-instruction-classrooms-content-language-and-translanguaging-objectives/
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SUMMARY:Teaching World Englishes: Classroom design for respectful and inclusive English speakers
DESCRIPTION:Event Title: Teaching World Englishes: Classroom Design for Respectful and Inclusive English Speakers \nPresenter: Minji Kim \nLocation: Online (Zoom link will be emailed to the address provided at registration) \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, December 10\, 2025 | 04:30–05:30 PM (MST) \nEvent Description:In today’s globalized society\, English is a tool for communication among speakers with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. However\, language hierarchies\, accent bias\, and a narrow focus on “standard” English persist in many educational settings. \nThis workshop introduces classroom practices from a World Englishes unit designed to raise students’ awareness of global English varieties and foster respectful\, inclusive communication. \nParticipants will explore:• Teaching strategies and classroom activities• Student reflections and co-created projects (e.g.\, multilingual magazine)• Survey data from university writing courses (Spring & Summer 2025)• Practical tips and adaptable resources to integrate World Englishes into their own classrooms \nThis session emphasizes culturally sustaining pedagogy and invites open dialogue on empowering multilingual learners through inclusive English education. \nAbout the Presenter:Minji Kim is a master’s student in the Applied Linguistics & TESL program at Northern Arizona University (NAU). She has taught English to EFL students from preschool to college and is currently teaching academic reading and writing courses at NAU. Her research interests include reading strategy and comprehension\, literacy assessment\, and technology-enhanced language learning. \nRegistration:https://forms.gle/xz8967xsMQrcjrVB7 \nOnce you complete the registration form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. \nProfessional Development Certificate Survey:https://forms.gle/afZYp3jFzUJymSjc6 \nAfter attending the professional development session and completing the survey\, you will receive your certificate via email. \nQuestions? Contact: secretaryaztesol@gmail.com
URL:https://aztesol.org/event1/teaching-world-englishes-classroom-design-for-respectful-and-inclusive-english-speakers/
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SUMMARY:Enhancing AI-Generated Lesson Plans and Language Activities Using Rhetorical Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing AI-Generated Lesson Plans and Language Activities Using Rhetorical Literacy \nEvent Title: Enhancing AI-Generated Lesson Plans and Language Activities Using Rhetorical Literacy \nPresenter: Nesma Nasr\, Ph.D. Candidate\, Northern Arizona University \nLocation: Online (Zoom link will be emailed to the address provided at registration) \nDate & Time: Wednesday\, December 17\, 2025 | 04:30–05:30 PM (MST) \n\nEvent Description:\nAI-based lesson planning tools are becoming increasingly common—but when prompts are too general\, the results can be ineffective and disconnected from the needs of multilingual learners. This interactive workshop supports educators in creating stronger\, more contextualized prompts through rhetorical literacy. \nParticipants will explore how rhetorical elements—including audience\, tone\, purpose\, genre\, and context—can shape more effective AI outputs for lesson plans and language activities. They will also learn how to apply the rhetorical triangle (ethos\, pathos\, and logos) to critically evaluate AI responses for communicative and pedagogically sound outcomes. \nFocusing on a responsible\, “human-in-the-loop” approach to AI integration\, the workshop includes hands-on practice using laptops and provides both print and digital resources. Educators will leave with practical strategies\, an AI responsibility guide\, and tools to save time while maintaining high-quality instructional design. \n\nAbout the Presenter:\nNesma Nasr is a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at Northern Arizona University. She specializes in bilingual education and emerging educational technologies that support multilingual learners and the educators who teach them. \n\nRegistration:\nhttps://forms.gle/xz8967xsMQrcjrVB7 \nOnce you complete the registration form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. \n\nProfessional Development Certificate Survey:\nhttps://forms.gle/afZYp3jFzUJymSjc6 \nAfter attending the professional development session and completing the survey\, you will receive your certificate via email. \n\nQuestions? Contact: secretaryaztesol@gmail.com
URL:https://aztesol.org/event1/enhancing-ai-generated-lesson-plans-and-language-activities-using-rhetorical-literacy/
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