LIST OF EL SPECIALISTS
FY 2008
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Donna M. Brinton
Organization: Soka University of America, Aliso Viejo, California
Presentation Topic: “Techniques for Teaching English Pronunciation”
Date: May 8 – 10, 2008
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Mary Lou McCloskey
Organization: Former President of TESOL and Director of Teacher Education and Curriculum Development for Educo in Atlanta, Georgia
Presentation Topic: “The Multiplier Effect of Foreign Language Learning,” “First Words, Words First: Vocabulary Development Essentials,” “Teaching Writing to School-Aged Learners of English”
Date: January 13 – 31, 2008
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Cynthia Kieffer
Organization: Linguistics Department, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Presentation Topic: “Critical Thinking in ELT”
Date: January 13 – 31, 2008
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Leslie Opp-Beckman
Organization: Linguistics Department, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Presentation Topic: “Critical Thinking in ELT”
Date: January 13 – 31, 2008
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Marti Anderson
Organization: School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont
Presentation Topic: “Critical Thinking in ELT” DVC program with DLF
Date: September 25 – March 31, 2008
FY 2007
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Fredricka L. Stoller
Organization: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona
Presentation Topic: “Project-Based Learning for EFL Classrooms,” “Trends and Issues in ELT: Finding the Right Balance”
Date: January 17 - 25, 2007
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Bruce Rogers
Organization: Author
Presentation Topic: “Standardized Testing: GMAT, GRE, and TOEFL”
Date: January 25, 2007
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Nancy Hubley
Organization: Freelance materials writer, Thomson/Heinle publications
Presentation Topic: “Situation Analysis of Thai English Curriculum”
Date: December 4 – 15, 2006
FY 2006
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. James W. Tollefson
Organization: University of Washington, Koganei, Tokyo
Presentation Topic: “National Language Policy (NLP) Issues for High Level Thai Academics and NLP Leaders”
Date: October 17 - 30, 2006
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Betty Leaver
Organization: Executive Director of the Coalition of Distinguished Language Centers, CEO of Mind Solutions International, and a professor of linguistics at the University of Jordan
Presentation Topic: “Language Policies: Power of Language Conference”
Date: January 23 – 26, 2006
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Kathleen M. Bailey
Organization: Professor of Applied Linguistics, The Monterey Institute of International Studies, Monterey, California
Presentation Topic: “Teaching Supervision and Peer Observation for EFL Language Teachers,” “Assessment as Tools for Learning,” “Practical English Language Teaching: New Ways in Teaching Speaking,” “Content-Based Instruction”
Date: January 11 – 23, 2006
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Larry E. Smith
Organization: Executive Director, International Association for World Englishes
Presentation Topic: English as an International Language for Thais
Date: March 1, 2005
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Dr. Diane Larsen-Freeman
Organization: English Language Institute, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Presentation Topic: Presenter at ThaiTESOL Conference
Date: January 19 – 22, 2005
Name of EL Specialist: Ms. Ann McAllen
Organization: Former senior EL Fellow, freelance writer and teacher trainer, Mae Sot, Thailand
Presentation Topic: Network Training Project
Date: November 1 – 30, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Tim Murphey
Organization: Dokkyo University, Japan
Presentation Topic: “Teacher Empowerment: Continuing Education and Lifelong Development”
Date: October 15 – 20, 2004
FY 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Connie Greenleaf
Organization: Primary EFL Specialist, Weber Elementary School, Iowa City, Iowa
Presentation Topic: “Content-based EFL Across the Curriculum,” “Tips for success in ELT for Supervisors,” “Teaching English to Young Learners”
Date: July 17 – 30, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Carolyn Davis
Organization: iEARN Educator and Independent Consultant, Clinton, New Jersey
Presentation Topic: iEARN Workshop
Date: May 12 – 29, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Deborah Healey
Organization: English Language Institute, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Presentation Topic: “Computer and English Teaching”
Date: April 26, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Mr. Michael Patrick Anderson
Organization: Project Leader, Volunthai, Thailand
Presentation Topic: English Camp
Date: March 2 – 14, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Susan Barduhn
Organization: Department of Language Teacher Education, School for International Training, Vermont
Presentation Topic: Presenter at ThaiTESOL and LoasTESOL Conferences
Date: February 1 – 15, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Neil J. Anderson
Organization: Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Presentation Topic: “From Egg Crate to Omelet: Prioritizing Teacher Development by Making Teaching Public,” “Developing ACTIVE Readers”
Date: January 29 – February 6, 2004
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Lyle F. Bachman
Organization: Department of Applied Linguistics & TESL, University of California, Los Angeles, California
Presentation Topic: “Current Trends and Issues in Language Assessment”
Date: December 13 – 23, 2003
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Leslie Opp-Beckman
Organization: Linguistics Department, American English Institute, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Presentation Topic: “Internet Self-Access Materials for EFL Teachers,” “Self-Access Project Activities”
Date: August 20 – September 2, 2003
Name of EL Specialist: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lizabeth England
Organization: Professor at English Language Institute, The American University in Cairo, Egypt
Presentation Topic: “Workshop on English for a Specific Purpose: Approaches and Techniques”
Date: June 16 – 27, 2003
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Alexandra Denes
Organization: N/A
Presentation Topic: “Recovering Khmer Ethnic Identity from the Thai National Post”
Date: June 11 – 14, 2003
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Dr. Donald Freeman
Organization: Dean of Graduate and Professional Studies in Language Teacher Education, School for International Training, Brattleboro, Vermont
Presentation Topic: “Learning-Centered Teaching: Who Does What, Why?”
Date: January 20 – 29, 2003
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. MaryAnn Christison
Organization: Linguistics Department, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Presentation Topic: “English Teaching Methodology and Applications of Brain-Based Research”
Date: December 10 – 15, 2002
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Adrian Palmer
Organization: Linguistic Department, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Presentation Topic: “Workshop on Assessment in English Language Teaching”
Date: December 9 – 14, 2002
Name of EL Specialist: Prof. Dr. JoAnn Crandall
Organization: Professor, Director, Language, Literacy and Culture Doctoral Program at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
Presentation Topic: “Curriculum Development,” “Latest Trends in English Teaching Methodology,” “Establishing standards of Foundation English,” “Content Based Learning,” “Curriculum and Course Standards: Present and Future of ELT Practice”
Date: March 18 – 30, 2002
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Thomas & Dr. Janene Scovel
Organization: San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California
Presentation Topic: “The Role of Grammar/Accuracy in a Communicative Syllabus”
Date: January 5 – 26, 2002
Name of EL Specialist: Dr. Thomas Robb
Organization: Faculty of Foreign Languages Kyoto Sangyo University, Kyoto, Japan
Presentation Topic: “Computer Technology: A Magic Bullet for Language Education,”
Date: November 27 – December 4, 2001
