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Special Interest Groups, or SIG's, provide members with a mechanism for contacting and interacting with other MITESOL professionals whose interests closely match their own. To that end, members names and e-mail addresses are listed under the SIG (or SIG's) that they have designated. These lists are for the use of MITESOL members only and may not be used for any type of solicitation. If you do NOT want your name and email address listed under your SIG(s), please email the webmaster with the message NO SIG LISTING for (your name).

Members have the responsibility to make these groups meaningful and productive. MITESOL will post under the SIG heading any professional materials that members of the SIG request. This can include links to web sites that are of particular interest to SIG members. It is up to the members of the SIG to request the postings.

  • K - 12  ( 1 items )

    Members of this Special Interest Group teach children in public and private schools through out the state. Various configurations of instruction are possible, many of which are in use in Michigan.

    Since 1997, Michigan has granted an ESL endorsement for certified teachers who have completed additional coursework in second language teaching. You can learn more about this endorsement by looking at some of the original documentation and by reading over the FAQ's on the subject.

  • Adult Education  ( 1 items )

    What is Adult Education ESL?
    Adult Education ESL consists of programs that mainly focus on the language and cultural adjustment needs of immigrants, although other populations may also sometimes be served. The majority of these programs receive their funding from the government. These programs are largely based in public school districts and community colleges. However, some programs are sponsored by other organizations such as cultural centers and libraries. A few are also sponsored by private firms. Adult Education ESL programs tend to focus on what are called life skill competencies; that is, teaching students English often through the content of learning how to go to the doctor, learning how to read necessary forms, learning how to make a telephone call in English, and so on. Some Adult Education ESL programs also offer complimentary courses such as Citizenship and TOEFL Practice.


    Primary approaches:

    • competency-based
    • vocational ESL
    • critical literacy approach

    Members of this special interest group also have an email list. If you are a member of MITESOL, and wish to be a part of this list contact the Adult Ed SIG leader Terry Pruett-Said

 
 
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