Support for International Teaching Assistants: Strategies for Understanding and Speaking to Your Students
As a result of participating in this event, attendees will be able to:
• Identify how to use indirect expressions and appropriate tone of voice to make suggestions to students
• Identify how to use direct expressions and appropriate tone of voice to be more assertive and directive with students
• Recognize how to field questions from students using the 3-second rule, restatement, clarity, and a comprehension check
January 26, 2021 from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: Zoom Online
Presented by:
Jennifer Brondell
She is currently serving as the Director of English Language Programs in the Office for Global Engagement.
Educational/training background
Jennifer Brondell is the director of the newly created English Language Programs in Clemson’s Office for Global Engagement. She arrived just over two months ago with her family and is enjoying both her new position and the beautiful weather, having moved from New York. Her specialization is English for Academic Purposes and she especially enjoys researching and teaching academic speaking and listening, as well as skills and strategies for International Teaching Assistants. She is excited to offer a menu of support services to international faculty, staff and scholars as she creates Clemson’s first English Language Program.
Event Description
Resources
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