Learner
Independence SIG e-newsletter
2006/2
News
SIG
Publication
After over a year of planning, writing,
editing and international collaboration, our LI-SIG publication is ready! This
volume is a TESOL Arabia Special Edition entitled "Independent Learning
Schemes: A Practical Approach". It contains a selection of articles about
independent learning and ILCs, case studies of independent learning facilities
in schools and at the tertiary level, and an A - Z of practical tips, ideas and
advice which can be applied in varied traditional and virtual independent learning
environments.
ile Tasks and Technical Tips Roadshow
AUS, 23 February, 9a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Way Out West Event, Alzaitoonah
School for Girls, March 16.
Heather:
Phil, have you got any new ideas for things we can do this year?
Phil:
Well, I think we should go to Ruwais…
And,
so an idea was born!
We
contacted Amr AlZarka, the Abu Dhabi Chapter Treasurer who works in the Western
Zone, and he put us in contact with Mohammed Mikhamar, a Zone Supervisor in that
area. Both were very keen on the idea, as well as being interested in establishing
a Chapter in the Western Zone. We then submitted a proposal to the TA Executive
Council to seek permission to organise a promotional event to encourage teachers
in that area to join TESOL Arabia while Mohammed worked out some practical details
locally. To our delight, we gained the support of the Executive Council for the
event. In the meantime, Mohammed had made arrangements for the event to be held
at Alzaitoonah School for Girls in Marfa, a convenient central location.
Consequently,
on March 16, at the crack of dawn, Phil Cozens, Heather Baba and Colin Toms will
be setting off to present in uncharted territory 180 kms west of Abu Dhabi - and
will literally, in the immortal words of Star Trek's Captain Kirk, 'boldly
go where no SIG has gone before'.
TESOL
Arabia Conference 2006
There's just over 2 weeks
now before the annual TESOL Arabia Conference (29 - 31 March, Dubai). As always,
we are looking forward to meeting old friends and SIG members at the event. We
will be on duty at the Book Drive Booth periodically, so do stop by the booth
and check the schedule to find a time to meet us.
Alternatively, scout around
in the lobby coffee shop and you are bound to spot David, Mairi or Heather networking
or Phil trying to escape the 'madding crowds'.
Heather
and Phil will be presenting on Distance Learning: Ready, Steady, Study, Thursday,
4:30. We hope to see you there. (See the 'Recent Events'
page for more details.)
For details about our SIG Speaker and his sessions,
see 'Profile'.