Convention Center 313
Panelists:
Tina Castillo, International English & Professional Programs, UC Davis
Xuejiao Cui, American Language Program, CSU East Bay
Sarah McGregor, American Language Program, CSU East Bay
Yuri Nagasawa, American Language Program, CSU East Bay
Bill Walker, University of Oregon
Sunny Yu, Studies in American Language, San Jose State

How well students adapt to an American classroom setting depends in part on their individual learning style and the education systems of their home countries. The more IEP teachers know about those systems, the better they can help their students learn to function well in ESL classes and ultimately in American university culture. In this workshop, panelists will explain the education systems of their countries, discuss common learning styles, address the expectations that students bring when they arrive in an American classroom, and provide suggestions for teachers. Resources for further study will also be examined.