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SUMMARY:Motivating Better Vocabulary Acquisition by Modeling Parallel Processing
DESCRIPTION:Event: Motivating Better Vocabulary Acquisition by Modeling Parallel Processing \nType: Webinar \nPresenter: Mark Wynn \nDate: Wednesday\, July 15th\, 2026Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocation: Virtual (ZOOM link emailed upon registration) \n\nDescription:\n \nThe demonstration addresses student approaches to vocabulary that are primarily binary translations by providing an overview of how parallel processing utilizes both hemispheres for semantic features and showing how a greater awareness of this may not only lead to more effective materials and teaching methods but also how simple demonstrations of this can motivate students to move beyond binary translations and experiment with new approaches. \nWho Should Attend:K-12 Educators. Higher Education Faculty\, Adult Education \n\nSession Highlights: \n1. Improved conceptualization and comprehension of lexical processing\n2. Utilizing this new understanding in rethinking through current materials\n3. Helping instructors create short demonstrations of lexical concepts to students. \n\nTakeaways for Attendees: \n\nUnderstanding how the brain processes vocabulary through semantic connections instead of simple word-for-word translations can help students develop deeper language comprehension.\nSmall classroom demonstrations and activities that show parallel processing can encourage students to experiment with vocabulary learning strategies beyond memorization and direct translation.\nRethinking vocabulary instruction with a focus on meaning\, context\, and conceptual relationships can lead to more effective teaching materials and stronger long-term vocabulary retention for learners.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\n\nMark Wynn has two decades of experience teaching English as a Second Language and Composition in higher education and adult learning\, and has been following the research on cerebral asymmetries and incorporating it into his teaching since graduate school. \n\nPlease register using the link below:\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr-UtpIXJNWBiElthiClR96Ihr5vAp-8nGXZvhTv2Nyr13Kg/viewform\n\n\nOnce you complete the form\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.\n\n AZTESOL – Arizona Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages\nConnecting and empowering English language educators across Arizona \nLearn more & connect with us:\n Member Site: https://aztesol.org\n LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aztesol-arizona-379831382/\n Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aztesol2019\n Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aztesol/\n YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aztesol \nIf you’re interested in offering a professional development workshop\, please complete the AZTESOL Professional Development Proposal Form \nFor questions or membership inquiries:\n secretaryaztesol@gmail.com \nWe appreciate your referrals and your support in building a strong\, vibrant community of English educators in Arizona!
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