esl goals and orientation
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COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE
Goals and Orientation Class
Table of Contents
Welcome…………………………………………………………………..………..page 1 Dedication ………………………………………………………………….……..page 2 Who are these men?.....................................................................page 3 Commonalities with these men…………………………………………….page 4 Ways to improve English……………………………………………………..page 5 More ways to improve English…………………………………………...…page 6 About our program………………………………………………………...……page 7 Project Director…………………………………………………………………..page 8 Welcome Letter…………………………………………………………………..page 9 Cost……………………………………………………………………………………page 10 Refunds………………………………………………..……………………………page 11 Cashier……………………………………………………………………………….page 12 E.S.L. Levels……………………………………………………………………….page 13 Length in one level………………………………………………………………page 14 After level 6…………………………………………………………………………page 15 Length of time needed to learn a new language………………….…..page 16 Patience………………………………………………………………………………page 17 Beginning the class………………………………………………………………page 18 Changing Levels…………………………………………………………………..page 19 Curriculum………………………………………………………………………….page 20 Enrichment…………………………………………………………….…………..page 21 Computer lab……………………………………………………………………….page 22 Days and times of Classes………………………………………………………page 23 Student Identification Card…………………………………………..……….page 24
Table of Contents Continued…
Name of College…………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 25 Location of Classes ………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 26 Parking and Safety………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 27 Academic School Calendar………………………………………………………………………………………page 28 Quarters of the year………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 29 Winter Quarter……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 30 School Closure………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 31 Spring Quarter ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 32 Summer Quarter……………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 33 Attendance……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……...page 34 Waiting Lists…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...page 35 End of Quarter………………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 36 Children……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 37 Dictionaries………………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 38 Goals………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 39 Goals Continued………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 40 A Goal vs. a Dream…………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 41 Reaching your Goals………………………………………………………………………………………………….page 42 Goal Setting rules………………………………………………………………………………………………………page 43 Goal Setting Continued………………………………………………………………………………………………page 44 Short Term vs. Long Term Goals…………………………………………………………………………………page 45 Long Term Goals………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 46 Celebration………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..page 47
Welcome
We are happy you are here wanting to further your education and make a better life for you
and your family!
DEDICATION
You must be dedicated to learn English!Dedication to learning English is when…
"You study when no one is watching!”
Who are these men?
What must you have in common with these players?
Like these players
That’s dedication!
Ways to Improve your English outside of class time!
Listen to the radio in Eng-lish----while driving to class or work!
Watch T.V. in English!
Novelas NO!
Other ways!
Talk to friends
or stranger
s!
Read newspaper
s, magazines and books in English!
About Our Program
Learning English=Success!
Welcome Letter
Winter Quarter 2010 Dear Student,
Welcome to Columbia Basin College and the English as a Second Language (ESL) Program. This presentation and the handouts from your teachers should answer many of the questions you have about our program and the various classes and pathways available to you. Columbia Basin College has classes for students at all levels of English and we are confident we can help you to reach your educational and work-related goals as a member of the local Tri Cities Community.Please don’t hesitate to contact me or any of the teachers and staff in our ESL Program if you have questions or need any help.
Thank you and have a wonderful quarter!Jason ClizerESL Department Instructional Coordinator(509) [email protected]
$$$$$ COST $$$$$$
ESL, GED and ABE classes have a $25.00 tuition charge. This covers your educational interview or orientation class and also your class tuition.
Should you choose to take more than one class within these departments the $25.00 will cover multiple courses.
$25.00 must be paid every quarter (3 months)
Refunds
Please be aware that the $25.00 tuition fee is only refundable if an official withdrawal occurs.
Within the first five days of the quarter 100% refund will be given.
Tuition cannot be applied to a different quarter at C.B.C.
Only current students (not new) are eligible to receive a refund.
Important
Tuition is to be paid to the cashier at the CBAC building for ESL classes.
Should you have any questions, please contact the English as a Second Language Department at
542-5605.
E.S.L. Levels
There are 6 levels of E.S.L. Level 1 Beginning Literacy Level 2 High Beginning Level 3 Low Intermediate Level 4 High Intermediate Level 5 Advanced Level 6 High Advanced
*When you have completed Level 6 you transition to LOC/ABE/GED preparation classes , I-BEST or College Level Classes.
How long will I stay in one level?
You should stay in the same level until you and the instructor agree that you are ready to move.
This often takes three quarters!
What can I do after I finish level 6?
Begin a GED preparation class.Enroll in a job training program.
I-BEST programs offer job training and college credits while improving your English.
Work toward a college certificate or degree.
How long does it take to learn a new language?
BICS
CALPS
Why do we explain this?
Have Patience!
Beginning the class
Each student will be given a placement test to find their English Literacy Level. You will be tested in reading, writing, listening and speaking!
Each student will be placed at an appropriate level for them to learn.
Changing Levels
You will be assigned a level based on how well you did on your test.
If you find the class too easy or too difficult for you, please talk to your instructor.
Most instructors will ask you to remain in the class for a few weeks to really determine if you are appropriately placed.
What is covered in the English Classes?
Each class will develop your English in the area of…
WA State Learning Standards (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Technology)
EL CivicsJob Skills and Training, including Career
PathwaysGoal-Setting
Enrich your life with extra learning!
Small World Club, study groups, and student government
Computer LabConversationWritingGrammarMath PronunciationVocabularyGED Preparation
Computer Lab
Many sites have computer labs.You may learn computer skills in your E.S.L.
class.You may use the computers to do projects or
activities assigned by your instructor.Programs may include:
• Type to Learn• Rosetta Stone• English learning websites• Microsoft Word
Days and Times of Classes
Morning 9:00-11:00 Monday-Thursday
Afternoon 12:30-2:30 Monday-Thursday
Evening 6:00-8:45 Tuesday-Thursday
Student Identification Card
Must attend 12 hours of instruction to receive one.
Will allow you to check out materials for free at the library on the campus of Columbia Basin College, use campus computer labs, attend sporting and cultural events on campus for free.
Columbia Basin
CollegeI.D.
Faculty 2010
More important information
What is the name of our college?
Grow….Grow….Grow….Grow….Grow….Grow…
We also have classes…
C.B.A.C. (next to Walgreen’s in Pasco)
Chase Center (next to C.B.A.C.)
Many other sites offer classes in Pasco, Connell, Basin City, Broetje Orchards, Finley, Kennewick, Prosser, etc.
Locations change so please check the current list of offered classes.
Parking and Safety
Be safe when walking to and from your car to class.
Lock your cars.Lock purses and valuables (CD’s, cell phones, I-
Pods) in the trunk.Stay in well lit areas.On Pasco’s C.B.C. campus park your car in the
white lines only, facing forward, or you will get a ticket.
Watch for no parking, reserved, or handicap signs.
Academic School Calendar
Four Quarters each year
Fall Quarter
September to December
Winter Quarter
January to March
School Closures
Columbia Basin College rarely closes school due to inclement weather, however other sites may cancel classes. If there is snow and ice on the road, or there is another emergency, please listen to the following radio stations to check on classes.
KONA 610 AMKONA 105.3 PMKONA SPANISH 92.5 AMYou may also contact your instructor or visit
C.B.C.’s website at www.columbiabasin.edu
Spring Quarter
April to June
Summer Quarter
June to August
Attendance
Attendance is required during each scheduled class time. If you cannot attend class, or must come late or leave early, you must notify your instructor. You will be dropped from the class if you have more than 4 unexcused absences.
Check with your instructor to see how they want to be notified. Whether it is via school phone, cell phone, email or etc.
Waiting Lists
If you fail to inform your instructor and do not attend class for several classes, the instructor will remove your name from the class and fill your spot with a new student.
If you cannot attend classes anymore, please call 542-5605.
What to expect at the end of each quarter.
A TEST!You will need to take a
test very similar to the test you took at the
beginning of the quarter at the end of the quarter!
Children
Unfortunately, because of liability reasons no children are allowed in our classes.
We know that emergencies come up with childcare. If you need to stay home, please contact your instructor.
Dictionaries
Most instructors do not require you to buy any textbooks, however it will benefit you greatly to buy a dictionary to use at home.
Dictionaries can be purchased at the C.B.C. bookstore, Barnes and Noble, Target, online or at Hastings.
GOALS
What is a goal?The result or achievement
toward which effort is directed….Basically, it means to work hard for something
that you want!
What do think the goal of these people was?
ToBuy
AHouse!
Goal vs. Dream
What is the difference between a goal and a dream?
“The difference between a goal and a dream is the
written word.”-Gene Donohue
Why do people not reach their goals?
They do not write down their goal.
They do not break their goals down to where they are attainable and celebrate small accomplishments.
Goal Setting Rules
Rule #1 MOST IMPORTANTWrite your goal down.
Rule #2Refer to your goal everyday (morning and night) Think…Did my decisions today make me get closer to my goal?
Goal Setting Continued…
Rule #3 Make sure your goal is something that you really want!
Rule #4Write your goal in complete detail. Instead of saying your goal is to get a “new house,” write a “2000 sq. foot house, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.”
Short Term vs. Long Term Goals
Both short term and long term goals must be made.
Short term goals are goals that can be reached in 1-2 weeks.
FOR EXAMPLE: Learn 50 new words in English.
Learn to say and write the parts of the body.Learn to write a complete paragraph with 5
sentences.Learn to say and write the days of the week or
months of the year.
Long Term Goals
A reminder that long term goals may take two quarters to two years. You may have to complete several short term goals to meet your long term goal.
FOR EXAMPLE:Pass one level in English (from level 1 to 2)
Pass my GEDPass two levels in English (from level 2 to 4)
Learn to write a complete 5 paragraph essay
Celebrate when you reach your goals!