NYS TESOL: New York City Region

Upcoming Events

None at this time.

Past Events

"Are Those Your Words?" - The Sensitivity of and Solutions to Plagiarism
Date: January 18, 2011
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm
Location: A cozy residence in Manhattan

Panel Discussion and Dance Performance
"Understanding the Classroom Culture: Differences from Home Countries to Here"
Date: May 13, 2011
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: The New School, Manhattan

On Friday, May 13, 2011, there was a joint program with NYS TESOL and The New School with student panelists in conversation and a dance choreographed and performed by a former student.  Visit the Adult Education SIG page for more information. >>

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Book Club: Spring 2011
Date: Saturday, June 4, 2011
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Location: The International Center in New York
50 W. 23rd St., 7th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Book Discussed: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures, Anne Fadiman

At this spring event, we will

• discuss the themes that permeate the book
• share favorite passages from the book
• create activities to use with the book

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Book Club: Spring 2011
Date: Thursday, March 31, 2011
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: LaGuardia Community College / CUNY
E500 / 5th Floor of E Building / 31-10 Thomson Ave.
(Closest to the 33rd St. station on the 7 train)

Fee: Free to NYS TESOL Members & LAGCC Staff / Non-members: $10.00

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope
by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer
New York: Harper Perennial, 2009

At this spring event, we will

• discuss the themes that permeate the book
• share favorite passages from the book
• brainstorm activities inspired by the book

William Kamkwamba's story is one of intense motivation and proof that with enthusiasm and ingenuity one can achieve great things. His stories are alluring and direct the reader through a world of hazards, hunger, and hope. No longer does the word `impossible' hold value after reading William’s story. With the correct mixture of motivation, imagination, and the scientific method, real hope can emerge and great things can be accomplished. This is his lesson and it cannot go unheard.

~ Brad Moore (2010) / Professor Joe Tillman

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On Wednesday, April 21, 2010 the NYC Region was very happy to host an event exploring the culture and educational systems of different countries. Entitled "The Explorer Culture Series" the event was held at The International Center in Manhattan, Ramadan Mahamat Abakar, an elementary school teacher from Chad and Dukar Bum, a secondary school teacher from Tibet spoke about their experiences as educators. Both speakers also brought traditional food from their countries to share with the group.

We are planning to host another similar event in the near future, please check the website for more details.