In this episode, Jayme is joined by Dr. Cherise G. Moore who is a principal TA consultant in the Human Services Division at American Institutes for Research (AIR). They discuss the Teaching Skills That Matter project (TSTM) and it’s impact on a

Episode 12: High-Flex Adult English Language Classes with Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger

Mar 1st, 2022

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger, English language teachers at the Milwaukee Area Technical College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They discuss the benefits and challenges of teaching high-flex adult English lang

Episode 12: High-Flex Adult English Language Classes with Joy Lehman and Kristi Weisenburger

Feb 23rd, 2022

Episode 11: Library Literacy Programs with Rebecca Barker

Nov 5th, 2021

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Rebecca Barker, Programs Officer at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. They discuss how library and community literacy programs are continuing to pivot to meet the changing needs of their communities and l

Episode 10: Remote Instruction with Anthony Tassi

Jul 16th, 2021

In this episode, Anthony and Jayme discuss the process and benefits of pivoting to remote instruction for ESOL learners with limited digital literacy.This series has been developed specifically for Adult ESL teachers in the US and refers to co

Episode 9: Advanced Learners with Jenni Currie Santamaria

Apr 9th, 2021

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Jenni Currie Santamaria, author of Step Forward Introductory and Levels 1 and 5. The two discuss everything about advanced learner instruction, from skills instruction to teaching idioms.This series has been

Episode 8: Social Justice with Andy Nash

Jan 19th, 2021

In this episode, Jayme is joined by Andy Nash, a Senior Advisor at World Education, Inc., where for over 20 years she has facilitated professional development projects at the local, regional, and national levels. She specializes in contextualiz

Episode 7: How Teachers and Administrators Can Thrive in Challenging Times

Sep 18th, 2018 18m 16s

In this episode Jayme is joined by MaryAnn Cunningham Florez, Program Manager for Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools Adult ESOL Program. Her previous positions include Director of the Adult Education Professional Development Center of DC Learns

Episode 6: Digital Literacy

Jun 20th, 2018 27m 59s

In this episode Jayme is joined by Dr. Kathy Harris, a member of the literacy, language and technology research group and a teacher of teacher education courses in the department of applied linguistics at Portland State University. Dr. Harris c

Episode 5: Civics

Apr 17th, 2018 17m 37s

In this episode Jayme is joined by Lori Howard, an ESL consultant, teacher-trainer, author, and Program Specialist Coordinator for Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System, also known as CASAS. Listen in as Lori discusses Integrated Englis

Episode 4: Season’s Greetings

Dec 13th, 2017 1m 41s

We’ll be back in the new year with more podcast episodes, but until then host Jayme Adelson Goldstein would to extend her warmest holiday greetings and invite you to join the conversation.

Episode 4: Season's Greetings

Dec 13th, 2017

We’ll be back in the new year with more podcast episodes, but until then host Jayme Adelson Goldstein would to extend her warmest holiday greetings and invite you to join the conversation.Download a full transcript of this episode.This series

Learner Autonomy

Nov 14th, 2017 19m 49s

Dave Coleman, member of the CATESOL Board of Directors and Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist for the LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education, joins Jayme to discuss learner autonomy. Continue reading →

Episode 3: Learner Autonomy

Nov 14th, 2017

What does learner autonomy mean in the context of the Adult ESL classroom? Dave Coleman, member of the CATESOL Board of Directors and Professional Development and Technical Assistance Specialist for the LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Educat

Episode 1: Standards

Sep 5th, 2017

In this episode Dr. Patsy Egan, a member of the expert panel for the creation of the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS) and Director of Atlas at Hamline University, joins Jayme to discuss how the Adult ESL field has been affected by

Standards

Sep 5th, 2017 13m 57s

Dr. Patsy Egan, a member of the expert panel for the creation of the English Language Proficiency Standards and Director of ATLAS at Hamline University, joins Jayme to discuss how the Adult ESL field has been affected by the recent implementati

Episode 2: Rigor

Sep 5th, 2017

So what is rigor anyway? In this episode Jayme is joined by Carolyn Nason, Instructional Chair of the Department of ESL at Milwaukee Area Technical College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing rigor-infused activities into the

Rigor

Sep 5th, 2017 16m 35s

Carolyn Nason, Instructional Chair of the Department of ESL at Milwaukee Area Technical College, joins Jayme to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing rigor-infused activities to the Adult ESL classroom. Continue reading →

Trailer

Introduction: A message from Jayme Adelson-Goldstein

Aug 31st, 2017

In this episode, author Jayme Adelson-Goldstein introduces the Oxford Adult ESL Conversations Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes to keep up with the conversation and visit oup.com/elt/LoveAdultESL for more useful resources.Download a full transcrip