Kara Rosenberg and Sharon Seymour graciously offered the use of
their suite in Reno, so 15 interested CATESOL conferences attendees
gathered for
the debut of CATESOL's newest interest group, TEACHING ENGLISH
IN THE
WORKPLACE. Karen Barroso, board-appointed coordinator and
well-know
advocate for standards in workplace education, was unable to attend,
so the
meeting was led by Bet Messmer.
Bet began the meeting with introductions while Kris Pemberton
provided secretarial assistance. Kara Rosenberg explained interest
groups’
roles and information. TEW-IG is open to all CATESOL members
interested in
participating in the exchange of ideas and information relevant to
developing
and delivering effective ESL workplace programs.
An hour-long group discussion revealed a broad spectrum of member
concerns, desires, requests, and expectations including the following:
· Set up communication for exchange ideas and information with one another
through the CATESOL TEW-IG webpage, the CATESOL Journal, and/or online
discussion lists
· Foster connections and share resources
· Publish workplace related articles in the CATESOL Journal
· Present workplace content at CATESOL annual conference
· Develop professional standards for effective workplace programs
· Locate local resources and model programs
· Advocate workplace education for employees in the community
· Exchange information and offer support to one another
· Assist newcomers to the field
Elections were held for 2000. Coordinator-elect is Kathryn
Burkhead, Editor/Publicity Coordinator, Diane Andrews and Ginny Sandis,
Treasurer-Secretary, Lynne Wilkins.
As coordinator of TEW-IG, I welcome all members to our exciting new
interest
group. Our membership totals about 65 - a great start! I hope everyone
will
become an active member in TEW-IG, writing for the CATESOL Journal,
presenting at conferences and sharing ideas. How exciting to have a
state
forum for the exchange of ideas and information pertinent to teaching
ESL in
the workplace!
If you are interested in workplace education, access our interest group
on
the CATESOL Web page www.catesol.org
and mark our interest group when
filling out your CATESOL membership application.
For information about TEW-IG contact Karen Barroso at <itapaci@aol
.com> or
Kathryn Burhead at <ktracyb@aol
.com>.
Karen Barroso
TEW-IG, Coordinator
Membership:
Dates of Future Events
- June 30th is the deadline for CATESOL News articles.
- Contact Diane Andrews <dla2601@fhda.edu> if you'd like to submit something on ESL in the workplace.
- I think we should try to get an article in every month.
pah 6/14/99
