In this episode, Jayme is joined by Jenni Currie Santamaria, author of Step Forward Introductory and Levels 1 and 5. The two discuss everything about advanced learner instruction, from skills instruction to teaching idioms.

Episode 9: Advanced Learners with Jenni Currie Santamaria

In this episode, Anthony and Jayme discuss the process and benefits of pivoting to remote instruction for ESOL learners with limited digital literacy.

Episode 10: Remote Instruction with Anthony Tassi

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Rebecca Barker, Programs Officer at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. They discuss how library and community literacy programs are continuing to pivot to meet the changing needs of their communities and learners.

Episode 11: Library Literacy Programs with Rebecca Barker

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger, English language teachers at the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching high-flex adult English language classes.

Episode 12: High-Flex Adult English Language Classes with Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Dr. Cherise G. Moore who is a principal TA consultant in the Human Services Division at American Institutes for Research (AIR). They discuss the Teaching Skills That Matter project (TSTM) and it's impact on adult multi-lingual learners.

Episode 13: Teaching Skills that Matter with Cherise G. Moore, Ph.D

Author Jayme Adelson-Goldstein introduces the Oxford Adult ESL Conversations podcast.

Oxford Adult ESL Converstions Podcast

Introduction

Carolyn Nason, Instructional Chair of the Department of ESL at Milwaukee Area Technical College, joins Jayme to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing rigor-infused activities to the Adult ESL classroom.

Oxford Adult ESL Conversations

Episode 2: Rigor

Dr. Patsy Egan, a member of the expert panel for the creation of the English Language Proficiency Standards and Director of ATLAS at Hamline University, joins Jayme to discuss how the Adult ESL field has been affected by the recent implementation of the College and Career Readiness and English Language Proficiency Standards and how teachers can use them as a resource to better serve their students’ needs.

Oxford Adult ESL Conversations Podcast

Episode 1: Standards

What does learner autonomy mean in the context of the Adult ESL classroom? Dave Coleman, member of the CATESOL Board of Directors and Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist for the LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education, joins Jayme to discuss.

Episode 3: Learner Autonomy

We’ll be back in the new year with more podcast episodes, but until then host Jayme Adelson Goldstein would to extend her warmest holiday greetings and invite you to join the conversation.

Episode 4: Season's Greetings

Jayme is joined by Lori Howard, an ESL consultant, teacher-trainer, author, and Program Specialist Coordinator for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, also known as CASAS. Lori discusses Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education (IELCE), which enables learners to acquire skills for English literacy as well as skills that help them be effective workers, parents and community members.

Episode 5: Civics

Jayme is joined by Dr. Kathy Harris, a member of the literacy, language and technology research group and teacher of teacher education courses in the department of applied linguistics at Portland State University. Dr. Harris creates professional development materials for the adult ESL teachers and national projects including ELLU and ESL pro, and teaches adult ESL including digital literacy and ESL to adult learners with limited or interrupted formal education.

Episode 6: Digital Literacy

Jayme is joined by MaryAnn Cunningham Florez, Program Manager for Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools Adult ESOL Program, and former assistant director at the National Center for ESL Literacy Education. In this conversation MaryAnn offers insights gleaned from her wealth of experience working with adult ESOL practitioners across the US.

Episode 7: How Teachers and Administrators Can Thrive in Challenging Times

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Andy Nash, a Senior Advisor at World Education, Inc., where for over 20 years she has facilitated professional development projects at the local, regional, and national levels. She specializes in contextualized ESOL, standards-based instruction, and the integration of adult education with civic engagement. She has contributed to a variety of national projects on immigrant integration, teacher effectiveness, IET, and evidence-based ESOL.

Episode 8: Social Justice with Andy Nash

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