Save The Date! This year's TESL Ontario Annual Conference will be held November 13-15, 2024.

The call for presentation proposals is now open for this year's event: Navigating New Routes in Language Education.

Participating in the TESL Ontario Annual Conference as a presenter enhances your communication and presentation skills, builds your network with peers and industry leaders, and positions you as a thought leader. The experience not only boosts your confidence but also opens doors to future opportunities, both academically and professionally.

Interested presenters can choose from a variety of session types to deliver live or pre-recorded, including Papers, Presentations, Publisher's Presentations and Technology Presentations.

TESL Ontario's 2024 webinars are generously sponsored by The Personal Insurance

ESL Teacher – Academic Lead

Located in both Winnipeg and Mississauga, Heartland International English School offers premiere private English Language educational experiences. Since opening our doors, we have welcomed thousands of students from over 60 countries who were looking for a unique experience to learn English in Canada.

We currently have a great opportunity for a teacher to join our dynamic team in a full-time capacity as the academic lead as well as, part-time, and supply capacity at our Mississauga campus.

Part-Time Digital Navigator, Newcomer Programs – CONTRACT

Reporting to the Manager, Newcomer Programs, the Digital Navigator, will work closely with the immediate team members (LINC Instructors, Settlement Workers, and Outreach Lead/Admin) and extended colleagues to create opportunities that support newcomers accessing online, hybrid, and HyFlex language training and settlement services.

Instructor – Distance Education Ontario (Casual)

We provide a self-paced distance language training program for immigrants to Canada who are unable to attend classes in person. Eligible immigrants enroll in the program to obtain/improve the English language skills required to function in Canadian society. Instructors deliver weekly instructional sessions by phone or video conference, as well as monitor and facilitate students’ independent study. Instructors work remotely from home.

E-Learning Specialist

The Thomas Merton Centre for Continuing Education is seeking an E-Learning Specialist for its LINC/ESL/FSL Program. This is a full-time, 12-month position working 18.75 hours per week (0.5 FTE), Monday to Friday. Scheduled hours TBD.

TESL Career Boosts is a series of informative videos designed to help boost your career in EngliSh Language Training. For more videos and important information, be sure to visit our online TESL Career Centre.



The Power of PD in ELT

Kiara Kim, TESL Ontario

Value of Volunteering in Professional Development

Heather Donnelly, Lambton College, Fanshawe College

Working in a School Board

Paramita Dutta, OCELT, PhD., Melita Vrakela, OCELT

Human Rights 101

Human Rights 101 is an e-learning opportunity through the Ontario Human Rights Commission. There are video tutorials on human rights and responsibilities under the Ontario Human Rights Code. (CLB 4+)

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/human-rights-101/

Easy Reading Career Planning Series

The Easy Reading Career Planning Series includes Work and You Book 1 and Work and You Book 2 workbooks, plus guidelines for teachers, tutors and career advisors. Additional topics: job profiles, dictionary, find a job, keep your job.

The titles are focused on Alberta but the core information is quite useful and could be adapted.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/easy-reading-career-planning-series/

The Daring English Teacher Blog

Written by a high school English teacher (with an interest in English Language Acquisition), this blog contains numerous posts on a wide variety of topics such as Digital Citizenship, Writing Prompts, Novel Studies, Growth Mindset and more. She has created many resources that she makes available as free downloads, and readers can sign up for weekly activities sent to their mailboxes.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/the-daring-english-teacher-blog/

Dynamic Dialects: Introduction to Pronunciation within Various Dialects of English

This website is a great resource for teachers and students alike to understand phonemic differences within different dialects of English. The clickable accent chart allows you to hear a multitude of words pronounced by English speakers in various regions of Canada, the U.S., England, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland and Ireland, as well as by speakers of world Englishes from countries such as India, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Trinidad and more. The clickable accent map will open links to ultrasound video recordings of speech samples from various regions around the world.

http://bestpractices.teslontario.org/en/resources/dynamic-dialects-introduction-to-pronunciation-within-various-dialects-of-english/

The TESL Ontario Board of Directors is a group of committed, enthusiastic members who ensure TESL Ontario meets its strategic objectives and who establish policies governing TESL Ontario.

We are looking for TESL Ontario members with a passion for the field and a wealth of experience to serve with us on the TESL Ontario Board of Directors.

There are currently three (3) three-year Director positions open for the 2024 election.

Learn more and apply on our website.

Tips for Taking Care of Your Mental Health This Spring from Health Plus Insurance

Spring is the perfect time of year to kickstart a better mental health routine.

With sunshine and longer days on the horizon, the weather brings a natural boost in mood. Take advantage to get outside, connect with others, and prioritize sleep. Research suggests small steps can have a big impact.

Read More: 5 Tips to Take Better Care of Your Mental Health This Spring

This Wellness Moment is brought to you by Health Plus Insurance, your member health and dental benefits provider. With Health Plus, TESL Ontario members get preferred rates on comprehensive health and dental coverage. Plus, Health Plus plan members get free access to Telus Health One, a digital health platform offering professional counselling and extensive online resources.

Learn more at https://www.healthplusinsurance.ca/tesl.



TESL Ontario members are entitled to a 10% discount off all salon services at Topcuts including haircuts, styling, and colouring services. Topcuts offers great hair care for the whole family!

Please present a valid TESL Ontario membership card (printed or digital) in order to take advantage of this offer at any of our eight walk-in salons throughout the GTA and Ontario.

Please visit topcuts.com for a list of locations.

TESL Ontario believes in complete transparency with our members. As such, we would like to advise you of a nominal increase in annual membership fees, effective April 1, 2024.

This fee increase has been set at 2.5%, or approximately $2.00/year for Standard Members and $4.00/year for Certified Members.

This small increase has been necessitated by an overall rise in operating costs driven largely by inflation.

Your membership fees support ongoing improvements to services at TESL Ontario including new or upgraded services and recently-introduced initiatives, such as our updated website, TESL Career Centre, in-person networking and professional development events.

You will continue to enjoy all of the benefits of TESL Ontario membership with new savings programs, professional development and networking opportunities, and other valuable initiatives being added throughout the year.

We thank you for your continued support of your professional association!

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