PRE-DEPARTURE AND
ARRIVAL GUIDE
Congratulations on choosing to participate in the TEFL Seminar Program here at the University of Hawaii—Manoa HELP! We look forward to giving you a wonderful experience here to help you with your understanding of the best English Teaching Practices for assisting your students in Japan. We have prepared a website with information about the Seminar as well as pre-arrival information to assist you in coming to Hawaii prepared to make the best of this exciting professional development opportunity. Please go to: http://stephelpseminarprogram.weebly.com to access this website. If you have any other questions prior to your arrival you may contact us by e-mail at eslhelp@hawaii.edu. We are eager to assist you and to answer all your questions. ARRIVAL IN HAWAII: After you arrive at the airport, it will take at least an hour to get through customs and immigration. If there is any problem at your port of entry, the immigration official can contact me on my cell phone at (808) 381-2686. I will be at the airport waiting outside the exit from the customs area. We will transport you and your baggage to Frear Hall, your dormitory on campus. You will have he rest of Sunday to explore the UH campus and get settled. My staff and I look forward to meeting you and helping you make your participation in this TEFL Seminar a transformative and enjoyable experience!
Aloha,
Joel Weaver, Director
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Welcome
Welcome! E komo mai
Pre-Departure Checklist
Carry on the plane items □ Medication □ Money: Cash or traveler’s check in US$, credit/debit card (Visa and MasterCard are the most widely accepter)
□ Passport □ Light Light jacket jacket or or sweater sweater □ Liquids: Laptop (optional) □ 3.4 ounces (100 ml) or less packed □ Money: Cash or traveler’s in zip-top bag. in 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, □ Liquids: 3.4 oz (100 ml)check in quart-sized,
credit/debitdictionary, card (Visa andsunscreen, MasterCard are US$Camera, clear, zip-top plastic bag most widely accepted) sunglasses, study materials (pen,
notebook, Toiletries:bag, Toothbrush, etc.); toothpaste, deodorant ddedeodorant deodorant, make-up, ,etc.
sunscreen, sunscreen, sunglasses,sunglasses, Other: Camera, dictionary, study material (pen, notebook, etc.), umbrella
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Checklist
Don’t forget to pack!!
Frequently asked questions about Hawaiʻi How is the weather in the summer? As you would expect in paradise, Hawaiʻi has a tropical and warm climate all year (70° to 85° Fahrenheit, 20° to 30° Celsius). It would be a good idea, however, to bring an umbrella as June 1 to November 1 is hurricane season. For 2015, meteorologists are predicting more tropical storms and hurricanes than usual due to El Niño conditions with warmer water.
FAQs
What clothes should I pack? Because of our climate and lifestyle, people in Hawaiʻi usually dress more casually than in other places. Casual clothing is appropriate for most situations. Light cotton and other cool washable clothing is recommended. Examples of items to pack:
Shorts, jeans and/or long pants (thin, not too heavy) T-shirts, sleeveless tops, long sleeve tops (thin, not too heavy) skirts, sundresses swimsuit socks and underwear sun hat or visor running or walking shoes/flip-flops/sandals.
What happens upon arrival at Honolulu International Airport? Upon arrival at the port-of-entry, proceed to the terminal area for arriving passengers for inspection. Be sure you have ready to present to the CPB Officer:
passport completed Form I-94 Arrival-Departure Record and CF-6059 Customs Declaration Form that you received from the flight attendants the reason why you wish to enter the United States If you are coming in on a visa waiver, you should say that you are going to enjoy Hawaiʻi and take a one-week language teacher training seminar. 4
TEFL Seminar Program
Program Description: The One-Week TEFL Seminar Program is a 20-hour, intensive, activity-based teacher training program especially designed to meet the needs of in-service English teachers. Classes feature hands-on activities to support English language instruction, development of teaching materials, as well as discussion of practical issues related to English language instruction in an EFL context. Successful participants receive a certificate of completion from the University of Hawaii HELP Program, a unit of the renowned Department of Second Language Studies at UH Manoa.
Objectives: Teachers who complete this program will be able to:
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use effective classroom management strategies in large classes Incorporate English activities into everyday classroom lessons use, adapt, and create a wide variety of English language learner materials form a supportive network with colleagues for on-going professional development reflect thoughtfully on each classroom experience as well as on personal and professional development
Schedule: The schedule includes 4 hours of classroom instruction or experiential learning activities. Classes include time for practice teaching English in English (TEE), and time for examining and adapting instructional materials for use in the participants’ schools in Japan.
Discuss the assigned reading or pedagogical issue of the day Learn and practice a new technique Learn the teacher language needed to use the new technique Make or adapt materials for personal projects Reflect on the day’s lesson and preview assigned reading for the next day
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Program Overview
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Tentative Schedule The exact schedule may differ but will include the same or similar components
FETJ GLOBAL TEFL SEMINAR PROGRAM Monday July 27
Tuesday July 28
Wednesday July 29
Thursday July 30
Friday July 31
8:30-10:30 Welcome & Orientation
8:30-10:30 Theory & Methods Grammar
8:30-10:30 Theory & Methods: Listening and Speaking
8:30-10:30 Materials Development 101
8:30-10:30 Theory & Methods: Reading and Writing
10:40-12:30
10:40-12:30 Communicative Grammar Workshop
10:40-12:30 Guest Lecturer: Dr. ?
10:40-12:30 Materials Development Workshop
10:40-12:00 Presentations and program evaluation
12:00-12:45 Graduation Ceremony with Presentation of Completion Certificates
Details:
In general, participants have two 2-hour classes in the morning. One focuses on introducing methods, techniques, and materials for teaching the four skills. The other class focuses on developing and practicing the techniques for teaching in English.
On (Wednesday) there will be lecture on ( ) presented by Dr. ( ) of the Department of Second Language Studies. Dr. ( ) ‘s areas of expertise are
All classes will be held in the Law Building (Wiilliam S. Richardson School of Law), Room (4)
Your instructor: Gina Redila (photo + bio)
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University of Hawaii Map
School of Law 2515 Dole Street - FETJ Classrooms
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School of Law 2515 Dole Street Frear Hall Dormitory 2959 Dole Street
HELP Main Office 1395 Lower Campus Rd ‌ CCccccCCCCCCCam;us
Housing: Frear Hall is the university’s newest dormitory Classes: All classes and lectures will be held at the Richardson School of Law, a short walk from the dormitory. Meals:
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available are available at the Hale Aloha Cafeteria circled at the bottom right of the map. Breakfast and lunch are available at the Campus Center Food Court located at the 7 center of the top of the map.
Campus Map
FETJ Global participants will enjoy the convenience of their accommodations, classes, and meals within a few minutes walking distance from each other.
Hawaii English Language Program 1395 Lower Campus Rd., MC 13-1 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA Phone: 1(808) 956-6636 Email: eslhelp@hawaii.edu
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