Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes

1. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes Professional Development Institute Workshop Yunju Choi April, 2nd, 2013. from S. Korea majored in English lang. & lit., taught English for years in Korea in Adult Education & Training program

2. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes • Communication Difficulties • Reading: a lot of reading • Listening: used to focus on details not main ideas • Speaking: accuracy vs. fluency, miss chances to involve in a conversation • Writing: lack of practices for academic writing, plagiarism, paraphrasing, organization • Cause stress and frustration

3. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes • Communication Difficulties (cont.) • cultural inferences, idioms, slangs, jokes • abbreviation. ex: TBA • among NNES having various L1 • Advice • clarify if necessary. ex: write down • provide references, short explanation for NNES

4. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes When NNES seems to not understand • During conversation • speak slowly & simply • with key words • In class • use visual aids ex) ppt, subtitle • provide handouts

5. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes Group work • Building social skills • lead meetings • share ideas • reduce conflicts • negotiate meanings • work toward improvements • make friends

6. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes Group work (cont.) • Building communication skills • involve in discussion • seek clarification • participate actively • prepare for presentation

7. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes Group work (cont.) • intervene group creating • mix NES & NNES • respect & consider individual differences • suggest assigning responsibility ex: ppt. making • allow preparation time • monitor group work process • ask reflection how each contributed to group work

8. Successfully Integrating NNES into CSU Classes Thank you so much!