Wednesday 12 September 2018

TESOL Research Network Colloquium and Pre-colloquium workshops

The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

In conjunction with the University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching (CET) and the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University, Australia


The University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium aims to provide a forum for discussing and sharing research in the area of TESOL, as well as to encourage future research collaboration in this area. The Colloquium is a place where both new and established TESOL researchers can network. The Colloquium includes presentation sessions on a wide range of TESOL and TESOL-related research, as well as pre-colloquium workshops. This year, there were about 50 participants in each pre-colloquium workshop and about 220 participants in the Colloquium. Here are some pictures of this two-days events.

Workshop 1: Using Varied Summaries to Connect EAP Reading and Writing


Presenter: Ann Johns, San Diego State University






Workshop 2: Curriculum designs for novices

Presenter: Jack C Richards, The University of Sydney





Colloquium Program Overview


8.15-8.50

Registration
Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101
8.50-9.00
Welcome: Brian Paltridge, Director of the University of Sydney TESOL Research Network
9.00-10.00
Keynote: Ann Johns, San Diego State University
Title: Preparing Students for Writing in the Disciplines
Venue: New Law School Theatre 101
10.10-10.25
Coffee Break
10.30-12.00
Symposia and Individual papers
Venue: New Law School Annexe 340, 342, 344, 346, 440
12.00-12.55
Lunch break
Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101
Presentation of Dean’s award for the most outstanding Master of Education (TESOL) Dissertation submitted in 2017
Book launches
13.00-14.00
Keynote: Honglin Chen, The University of Wollongong
Title: Investigating the teaching of argumentative writing in culturally diverse contexts
Venue: New Law School Theatre 101
14.10-15.40
Individual papers
Venue: New Law School Annexe 340, 342, 344, 346, 440
15.45-16.30
Closing and Networking: Drinks
Venue: Outside New Law School Theatre 101




























Friday 4 May 2018

The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium


The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium


Please find the following URL regarding the 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium. The deadline for abstract submission is Friday 13 July, 2018 by 23.59 pm.


Best wishes,

TESOL Research Network

Wednesday 21 March 2018

Call for Papers: The 13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

13th University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium

In conjunction with the Centre for English Teaching (CET), University of Sydney
and the Department of Linguistics, Macquarie University
A Free Colloquium
Saturday 8 September, 2018

CALL FOR PAPERS
The University of Sydney TESOL Research Network Colloquium aims to provide a forum to discuss and share research in the area of TESOL as well as explore possible future research collaborations in the area. The Colloquium is a place for networking, for both established and new TESOL researchers. The Colloquium includes presentation sessions on a wide range of TESOL and TESOL-related research, both in progress and completed. It also includes a networking session for people working in the area of TESOL research. The aim of this is to provide the opportunity for TESOL researchers to talk to each other about their research and to explore possible future research collaborations.

http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/news_events/events/2018/Semester-Two/TESOL-colloquium.shtml

Keynote Speakers:

  • Ann Johns, San Diego State University, USA, “Preparing Students for Writing in the Disciplines
  • Honglin Chen, University of Wollongong, Australia, “Investigating the Teaching of Persuasive Writing in Culturally Diverse Contexts

Proposals are invited for:

  • 25-minute paper presentations (20 minutes for presentation followed by 5 minutes for questions/discussion)
  • 90-minute symposia (80 minutes for presentation followed by 10 minutes for questions/discussion)

Instructions for submissions:

  • Individual papers: A title, a 250-word abstract plus a 50-word summary of the abstract (plus your name, institution, email and telephone).
  • Symposia: A title, a 500-word abstract plus a 200-word summary of the abstract (plus your name, institution, email and telephone).
  • Submission deadline: Friday 13 July, 2018 by 11.59 pm. Late submission will not be accepted
  • Notifications on the acceptance of papers and symposia: Monday 30 July, 2018
  • Proposal submission at: http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=22928&lang=en

Free Pre-Colloquium Workshops on Friday 7 September, 2018:

  • Workshop (9.00am - 12.00 pm): Ann Johns, San Diego State University, USA, “Connecting Reading and Writing in an EAP Class
  • Workshop (1.00pm - 4.00 pm): Jack Richards, The University of Sydney, Australia, “Curriculum Design for Novices

Registration for the Workshops (register by Friday 31 August, 2018): http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=32862&lang=en

Registration for the Colloquium (register by Monday 3 September, 2018): http://faculty.edfac.usyd.edu.au/limesurvey/index.php?sid=65463&lang=en

Inquiries

Contact Aek Phakiti (aek.phakiti@sydney.edu.au) for inquiries about the Colloquium and Workshops.

Thursday 14 September 2017

Another Very Successful TESOL Research Network Colloquium 2017

TESOL Research Network Colloquium 2017


There were 170 attendees at the 2017 TESOL Research Network Colloquium. Attendees were academics, research students and classroom teachers, creating strong and important links across both academic and professional communities. Presentations were delivered by speakers from the Australian National University, Charles Sturt University, English Australia, the English Language Company, Fudan University, China, International Pacific University, Kaplan International English, La Trobe University, Macquarie University, Milner International College of English, Perth, Mission Australia, Navitas English, Osaka Shoin Women's University, Japan, Queensland University of Technology, Scots English College, TAFE, NSW, Torrens University, Universidad Técnica del Norte, Ecuador, University English Centres Australia, the University of Canberra, the University of Manchester, the University of New England, the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney, the University of Technology Isan, Thailand, the University of Technology, Sydney,the University of Wollongong, and Western Sydney University.


Some Compliments



It was an honour and a great pleasure to have participated in the TESOL Colluquium on Saturday. Everything was perfect! Congratulations for the organization.” Edson Estarneck

Thank you so much for offering me a valuable opportunity to present and learn from academics in the field in the TESOL Colloquium 2017. I am looking forward to future TESOL events organized at The University of Sydney.” Nhu Hien Luong Phan

"Thanks to you all for organising this colloquium including the workshops prior to the main event. They are both wonderful." Zuocheng Zhang

"Many thanks for organising the TESOL colloquium. It's very well organised and stimulating. I will definitely participate in the future events." Apisak Sukying

"Thank you so much for doing a wonderful and obviously huge job of organising the colloquium. I thoroughly enjoyed the presentations and chats with various participants. Several of my students attended and told me they got a lot out of the experience too." Laurel Acton

“... and thank you to you and the whole team for your organization of the colloquium. This was my third University of Sydney TESOL colloquium and as always, I look forward to attending more in the future.” B. Greg Dunne

Workshop 1: Examining intertextuality in second-language writing by Professor Diane Pecorari



Workshop 2: Multilingualism & TESOL by Dr Marie Stevenson



Registration, Welcome, Presentations, Dean's Award, Book and Journal Launches