Event Registration - New York State Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Thank you for the Music - Practicing 4 Skills, Pronunciation and Grammar with Songs
1/11/2025 - 1/11/202510:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Event Description
Date and Time:
January 11th, 2025. Saturday from 10 AM - 12 PM
Description:
Join us at this workshop to explore activities that go beyond the usual "sing-along or fill in the gap" with song lyrics. We'll practice engaging classroom activities to make listening to songs enjoyable for your students at home. The workshop will cover vocabulary selection and fundamental pronunciation features, including word stress, sentence stress, and linking. Participants will receive a Padlet with resources, including a selection of songs for common curriculum topics. No musical talent is necessary to participate.
Presenter:
Elke Stappert teaches English and Literacy at various organizations in New York City and enjoys creating educational materials. With her background as a teacher, program manager, and lifelong learner, she has gained insight into the difficulties that teachers and students encounter. Elke has delivered presentations at numerous conferences and currently serves as the co-chair of NYS TESOL’s Adult Education Special Interest Group.
January 11th, 2025. Saturday from 10 AM - 12 PM
Description:
Join us at this workshop to explore activities that go beyond the usual "sing-along or fill in the gap" with song lyrics. We'll practice engaging classroom activities to make listening to songs enjoyable for your students at home. The workshop will cover vocabulary selection and fundamental pronunciation features, including word stress, sentence stress, and linking. Participants will receive a Padlet with resources, including a selection of songs for common curriculum topics. No musical talent is necessary to participate.
Presenter:
Elke Stappert teaches English and Literacy at various organizations in New York City and enjoys creating educational materials. With her background as a teacher, program manager, and lifelong learner, she has gained insight into the difficulties that teachers and students encounter. Elke has delivered presentations at numerous conferences and currently serves as the co-chair of NYS TESOL’s Adult Education Special Interest Group.