ENHANCING THE DELIVERY
of
English as a Second Language
Raquel Bento
EMPACTS Independent Study
Fall 2008
Introduction
This project has as an objective to show the
results of my experience as a teaching assistant in
English as a Second Language-ESL classes as well
as the benefits to the community.
ESL Adult Education
Project Overview
This presentation is a summary of my activities
with Advanced ESL classes. I will explain how this
experience improved my teaching abilities and
which benefits it brought to the community.
Project Objectives
 To develop strategies for enhancing the delivery of
ESL to adults.
Community Aspects
Conversation class
To support the NWACC
community by assisting the
ESL program by…
 encouraging students to
further their educational
experiences
 helping model activities
 tutoring students with
problems
 monitoring pair and group
activities
 preparing materials
 teaching class during the
teacher’s absence
Course Objectives
To learn
 about the methods for teaching ESL to adults
 critical thinking
 presentation
 lesson planning
 evaluation
 diagnostics
 teaching
 approaches
 methodology
 activities and tasks
ESL faculty and students socialize and
practice their language skills
Technology
 Power Point
 Windows Media Player, Microsoft Movie
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Maker
Graphic Design Software
Overhead projector
TV/DVD/Video/Tape Players
Language CDs
Internet Language Sites
Skills
 Language communication skills
 instructional language
 explanatory language
 Teaching
 multicultural awareness and respect
 text and resource capabilities
 Technology for the classroom
 Computer use and accessing websites
Methods
 The skills mentioned were accomplished through
 participation in training such as the Arkansas Department of
Workforce Education’s ESl Institute and completing a South
Caroline College Pilot Project for teaching ESL on-line.
 planning lessons and designing activities
 participating in the class routine 4 to 8 hours weekly.
Me
Expected Outcome
 My experience has prepared me to teach
English as a Foreign when I return to Brazil.
 Association with non-native students has
enhanced my world cultural awareness
 Training will enable me to transfer my
knowledge of teaching techniques, methods,
and approaches to presenting ESL to future
colleagues and peers
 Confidence in my abilities as an educator
References or Acknowledgement
 Danny Sheffield -
ESL Instructor
 Philip Less –
Program Advisor, Ark
Dept of Workforce
Education
 Kevin Keating,
Center for ESL,
University of
Arkansas, Tuscon, AZ
•Dianne Phillips – EAST/EMPACTS
Facilitator
•Community - ESL Adult Education
Students and Staff.