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4. What topics would you suggest for the next OCCC In-
Service training (to be held in January 2007)? What time
of the week is most convenient for you to attend trainings?
“Focusing more on the differences & similarities among programs - sharing
experiences. Mondays & Wednesdays.”
“How to organize/ coordinate ESL programs. Mon/ Wed are best.”
“Tues nights: topics: getting started w/ new students; good books & other
resources.”
“Last week of January. Topics: how to talk about punctuality differences with
students, or other more sensitive topics.”
“Immigration reform info. ESL teaching strategies – This time works.”
“I think a topic about specific methods of teaching, perhaps something about
teaching pronunciation would be helpful.”
“Same time (maybe?) – possibly Tues. Thurs.; teaching techniques, materials,
gauging a students’ ability.”
“Anytime”
“The same time, I believe. Lesson planning, real conditions of various immigrant
life & status.”
“?; Mon, Wed 4-6”
“Maybe some language-teaching specific instruction and activities. Tuesdays
and Thursdays are better than MWF.”
“Don’t really know. Maybe about what to do with people falling behind or having
trouble?”
“Mondays”