Events & Updates
TESL Durham Fall 2020 Workshop Online Teaching: Challenges and Opportunities Dear TESL Durham members, please join us virtually for this event from the comfort of your home. Featured Speaker: Dr. Rob Power Dr. Rob Power is an Assistant Professor of Education at Cape Breton University, who has been working in Education sector since 2001. His experience includes working as a Technology and Learning Resources, English Language Arts, and Social Studies teacher at the Intermediate / Secondary level in Newfoundland and Labrador. He has also worked as an Information Technology instructor and an Instructional Developer at the post-secondary level, both in Canada and abroad. He has also worked as an Instructional Development Consultant, and the Leader of the Online Learning team with the Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia, Canada. Dr. Power has been developing and teaching undergraduate and graduate-level Education courses for various Canadian universities since 2015, with a focus on Instructional Design and Development, Educational Technology Integration, Technology and the Curriculum, and Mobile Learning. Since 2013, Dr. Power has served in leading roles with the International Association for Mobile Learning (IAmLearn), and he has served as the Chair of the 12th World Conference on Mobile and Contextual Learning (mLearn 2013). He served as President of the Executive Committee of IAmLearn from 2017-2019. Dr. Power is also a founding member of the Pedagogy, Education and Technology Lab (PETL). Saturday, November 7th, 2020 10:00 am - 2:00 pm VENUE: Zoom (link will be sent to pre-registered members 30 minutes prior to event) COST: This is a free event for TESL Durham members 4 hours of PD will be provided for attendance to this workshop Please RSVP at: info.tesldurham@gmail.com TESL DURHAM ZOOM MEETING Join us online this June! Saturday, June 13th, 2020 9:00 am - 11:00 am Free Event 2 Hours of Professional Development Join us for a discussion of online learning tools, a EAP student panel, and a general meeting with some important updates. Link will be emailed to those that RSVP to the event 30 minutes prior to the event. Please RSVP at: info.tesldurham@gmail.com 
EVENT IS POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC TESL DURHAM 2020 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND WORKSHOP Featured Speaker: Tuula Lindholm, MA, OCELT "Culture as Knowledge and Classroom Practices" Exploring how ESOL teachers can develop intercultural teaching practices that allow us to integrate language learning with the teaching of intercultural knowledge and competencies. STUDENT PANEL Guest students will share their experiences living & learning in a new culture. Saturday, May 9th, 2020 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (REGISTRATION FROM 10:00 AM-10:15 AM) WHITBY LIBRARY (CENTRAL BRANCH) 405 Dundas St. W, Whitby ON COST: $20 A light lunch will be provided to members 4 Hours of Professional Development For more details and the registration form, please head over to our TESL Durham 2020 Annual Meeting and Workshop TESL DURHAM FALL WORKSHOP 2019 Dear TESL Durham Members, the time has come again for our Fall Workshop. Join us for a morning/afternoon of learning and sharing with members of our community here in Durham. Saturday, October 19th, 2019 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Clarington Public Library - Courtice Branch 2950 Courtice Rd. COST: $20 Highlights: A light lunch will be provided to members A chance to WIN a free 1-year membership renewal for TESL Ontario 4 Hours of PD will be provided for this event Featured Speaker: Lara McInnis In this interactive session, TESL Durham members will be introduced to a variety of digital tools and resources that support and enhance teaching and learning in the ESOL classroom. For more details and the registration form, please head over to our TESL Durham Fall Workshop (2019) page. UPDATE: 2019 TESL Durham Spring Event & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate! It was a great event! If you're looking for resources & photos from our 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event, please click here to check out our updates and resources: updates-resources-2019-tesl-durham-spring-event.html 
Dear TESL Durham members, the time has come again for our Spring Event & AGM. We would like to invite you for a day of professional development, networking, and catching up with friends and colleagues alike. Featured Speaker: Tim Westhead "PICTURE THAT! GREAT WRITING PROMPTS FOR STUDENTS" Discover vivid suggestions from found materials and increase your students' interest in and excitement for writing. Saturday, April 27th, 2019 10:00 AM-2:00 PM (REGISTRATION FROM 10:00 AM-10:15 AM) WHITBY LIBRARY (CENTRAL BRANCH) 405 Dundas St. W, Whitby ON COST: $20 Lunch , Snacks, and Refreshments will be provided to members For more details and the registration form, please head over to our 2019 TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) page. UPDATE: 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate! It was a great event! If you're looking for resources & photos from our 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event, please click here to check out our updates and resources Post-Workshop Blog! 
It is that time of the year again. Time to bundle up, rake some leaves, and it is time for the 2018 TESL Durham Fall Event! David Clarke from the Durham Mental Health Services will talk about "Post-traumatic Stress Disorder" in the classroom and beyond. He will be discussing this topic and strategies for instructors to help manage this challenging mental health topic. Saturday, October 27th, 2018 9:30 am -12:30 pm (Registration: 9:30 am - 9:45 am) Ajax Public Library 55 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax Cost: $15 per person *Members will receive 3 hours of PD for this event Refreshments and a light meal will be provided for this event. To register, please complete our digital registration form below. DIGITAL REGISTRATION FORM 
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SUMMER BOOK SWAP AND SOCIAL JUNE 28TH, 2018 The time has again come for our annual Summer Social Event. This year, we would like to have a fun and relaxing time with colleagues and friends. Just simply bring a book or books that you do not require anymore. If you would like to take a book that another member has brought, simply go ahead! Place: The Rum Diaries Restaurant/Bar Location: 368 Bayly St. W, Ajax Ontario Date: Thursday, June 28th, 2018 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm 1 hour of PD and light appetizers will be provided COST: $5 per person To register, please complete our digital registration form below. DIGITAL REGISTRATION FORM UPDATE: Spring 2018 Workshop & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate in spite of the bad weather! If you're looking for resources & photos from our Spring 2018 Workshop, please click here to check out our
TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) Join us for a morning/afternoon of Yoga, learning, prizes, networking, and more. We would love to see you there! Yoga Instructor Tanja Semenuk will do a short "Chair Yoga" session. Anna Bartosik will be presenting on "Incorporating Indigenous knowledge in education". Saturday, April 14th, 2018 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Clarington Public Library, Courtice Branch, 2950 Courtice Road Cost: $20 For more details and the registration form, please head over to our TESL Durham Spring Workshop / Annual General Meeting (AGM) page. UPDATE: Fall 2017 Workshop & Resources
Thank you to all who came out to participate and share their experiences! If you're looking for resources & photos from our Fall 2017 Workshop, please click here to check out our Post-Workshop Blog! FALL 2017 WORKSHOP: Teaching pronunciation Join us for a night of learning, sharing, and networking! In addition to an exciting workshop on teaching pronunciation by Mike Tiittanen, you will have the opportunity to discuss your experiences with fellow colleagues on this very challenging aspect of language teaching. Wednesday October 18th, 2017 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm at the Whitby Library, Central Branch For more details and the registration form, please head over to our Fall 2017 Workshop page. UPDATE: Summer 2017 Social Event & Resources On June 29th, 2017, TESL Durham hosted another successful social summer event that focused on sharing teaching resources. Thank you to all who came out to participate and share valuable resources. If you're looking for resources from our Summer 2017 Social Event, please click here to check out our Post-Workshop Blog!
SPRING 2017 Event: Focus on Mental Health
Posted: February 2017 It may be winter outside, but your TESL Durham Executive is planning for Spring! This April, come join us as we welcome David Clarke, a mental health professional and speaker from Durham Mental Health Services, to discuss mental health issues in our schools. Saturday April 8th, 2017 9:00 am to 12:30 pm at the Oshawa Civic Recreation Centre For more details and the registration form, please head over to our Spring 2017 Workshop page. UPDATE: Fall 2016 Event & Resources
Posted: October 2016 On the evening of October 25th, our Chapter hosted an engaging, evening PD event that focused on classroom strategies and teacher-development. Thank you to all who came out to participate and share their experiences. If you're looking for resources from our Fall Workshop, including the PowerPoint from our Tutela Presenter, please click here to check out our first Post-Workshop Blog! End of Year June Social!
Posted: May 2016 As the 2015/2016 Academic year comes to a close, the TESL-Durham Executive invites you to celebrate with us at our Second Annual June Social Event Thursday June 2nd from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm at 3 Steps Up Coffee House (Whitby) An email has been sent out to all current TESL-Durham members with additional information and details. If you are not a current TESL-Durham member, but are interested in attending, please email us at info.tesldurham@gmail.com for more information. Spring Workshop 2016 Updates!
Posted: April, 2016 The TESL-Durham Executive would like to extend our thanks to the incredible group of participants who joined us April 2nd for our annual Spring Workshop. It was wonderful to see such a great mix of new and returning members! Our Spring 2016 Workshop was a fantastic afternoon filled with great discussions, innovative tech presentations, and an interactive closing Speaker! UPDATE: A Spring 2016 Resources page is now available! Check out the photos, downloadable PDFs from the presentations and links to additional resources showcased at the event. Another Successful Fall Event!
Posted: November 2015 A special thank you to all who came out this Fall to make our Workshop such a success! The event was notable for its warm, positive energy that seemed to define the conversations and liven the presentation. Click here to find out more about the event and to access the wealth of resources that came out of the day's activities. Fall 2015 Event
Posted: October 2015 Come out and join us for this interactive event with great ideas to bring back to your classroom. Check out our Fall 2015 Workshop page Saturday, October 17th 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. |
TESL-Durham ExclusivesTCET is looking for casual language assessorsThe Centre for Education and Training is currently seeking to fulfill positions for casual assessors. For more information, check out the job posting: casual_assessor_-_all_locations.doc TCET Hiring & Open House Event MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH 3PM-7PM TCET Mississauga Community Door 50 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Suite 300 Mississauga, ON L5B 3C2 TCET is looking for Casual Assessors positions within York/Durham and Simcoe. Pre-screening interviews for these positions will be held on the day of the event. Interested candidates are encouraged to explore all current openings on TCET's website: www.tcet.com/about-us/careers. OCELT professional designation TESL Ontario is thrilled to introduce the newly registered professional designation for all TESL Ontario accredited members in good standing called Ontario Certified English Language Teacher or OCELT. Click here for more information. Looking for a New Learning Opportunity?
In Fall 2017, Sheridan College will be launching a new Certificate program: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL PLUS). The program includes two Practicum terms and instruction from TESL and CELTA professionals. Click here for more information on the program. Do you have an idea for an event?
We know how imaginative our members are and we want to build on that. If you have an idea for an upcoming event or are willing to volunteer as a presenter, please send us an email at info.tesldurham@gmail.com Looking for Teaching Inspiration? Wondering Where to Find New tools?
Our Lesson Corner blog archives are full of great ideas that you can bring into your classroom. The blog provides links to resources and valuable insights into the pedagogy behind the technology. Click here to read more!. TESL-Durham is pleased to offer this teaching blog hosted by Curriculum Specialist and ESL instructor, Paula Ogg. Are you Interested in Joining our Executive Team?
Posted: March 2017 Are you looking for a way to get more involved with the TESL community, share your enthusiasm and expertise, and expand your professional network? Why not consider joining the TESL Durham executive team? TESL Durham is seeking interested, committed individuals to join the executive team as Members at Large. Please have a look at our Call for new members and consider completing the Expression of Interest. |
