Gail Tiessen

M.A.

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Gail Tiessen

Professor Emerita, TESOL

Education
B.Th.
Tyndale University College, 1964
B.A. Wilfred Laurier University, 1965
M.A. Azusa Pacific University, 1979
TESL Certificate (Ontario) 1987

Contact Information

Teaching Fields

(Graduate and Undergraduate levels)
Second Language Acquisition/Psycholinguistics
Applied Linguistics /Morphology, Phonology, Syntax
Methods and Materials in TESOL
Language Teacher Education
Language Curriculum Development
Sociolinguistics
Assessment, Placement, and Evaluation
TESOL Intensive Summer Institutes
Practicum supervision for TESOL and TTESOL


Publications

Towards a Happy Home(co-author)

ESL Handbook for ESL Teachers: Peel County Board of Education(Ontario)(co-author)

The Peace Seekers: The Story of the Canadian Mennonites from the Reformation to the Present(co-author): A reading and language textbook designed for intermediate English as a Second Language students

The Elma Street Treasure(co-ordinator, co-author): An accelerated learning curriculum for high intermediate English as a Second Language students, includes a drama, activations, and CDs

Manitoba Core Language Learning Objectives for Canadian Language Benchmarks (editor, contributor)

Canadian Language Benchmarks: A Guide to Implementation(consultant)

Faith Encounters I: Living By Faith(Hebrew 11): An English Language Curriculum

Faith Encounters II: Believing in Jesus (Gospel of John): An English Language Curriculum

Faith Journey I:Following God's Dreams(The Life of Joseph): An English Language Curriculum

Faith Journey II: Following God's Plans (The Life of Peter): An English Language Curriculum

Applied Linguistics I: Class Notes

Applied Linguistics II: Class Notes

Second Language Acquistion: Class Notes

Methods and Materials in TESOL: Class Notes

Faith Portraits I: The Family of God: An English Language Curriculum

Canadian Holidays & Special Days

EAL for Loewen Windows

EAL for Manufacturing

Presentations
“Teaching Grammar in Context,” Two Workshops at the Manitoba Adult EAL Curriculum Launch, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 20, 2009.
“Developing Workplace Specific Curriculum, Materials and Tasks,” TESL Canada Conference, Moncton, N.B. May 29, 2008
‘Developing Workplace Specific Curriculum, Materials and Tasks,” Workshop at the TEAL Manitoba Conference, February 22, 2008.
"The Role of Teaching EAL & TESOL in Higher Education,” Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Student Centre, Providence College & Seminary, March 2008
“Language is the Home of Human Life,” Acceptance Speech for Lieutenant –Governor Medal for Literacy, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 16, 2006
Welcoming All ESL Learners, " Plenary Speech for the TESL Manitoba Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 14, 2005.
"Developing Speaking Tasks, " Two Hour Workshop at the TESL Manitoba Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, February 14, 2005
"Designing Content Based Curriculum, " Long Beach, California, International TESOL Conference, March 29, 2004
"Functional Grammar in the Classroom, " Regional Conference of TESL Manitoba, February 9, 2004.
"Preparing Tasks for Learning in the ESL Classroom, " Regional Conference of TESL Manitoba, February 10, 2003.
"A Bicycle Built for Two: Learning and Teaching. " Regional Conference of TEAM (Teachers of English to Adults in Manitoba), October 25, 2002.
"Core Phonological Features of English: Effective for Learners to Learn" TESL Manitoba Conference, February 11, 2002
"Readers’ Digest Version of the Guide to Implementation of the CLB. "SALLSA Professional Development Session, Steinbach, Manitoba, December 13, 2001.
"Learning Styles & Teaching ESL, " TEAM Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, October 19, 2000.
"Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Spring Training & the TEAM Spirit. " Plenary Speaker for TEAM Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, May 6, 2000.
"Russian Cultural Patterns in the English Classroom. " Steinbach, MB., April 6, 2000.
"The Culturally Unique Student. " Workshop, Otterburne, Manitoba, October 19, 1999.
"Are the Meanings Right There in the Words? " TESL Manitoba, February 14, 1999.
"Time, Tense & Aspect. " TEAM Conference, October 19, 1998.
"Tense is not Time. " TESL (Manitoba) Conference, February 13, 1997.
"The Melody of English: Stress, Rhythm and Pitch as Keys to Communication," TESL Manitoba Conference, February 21, 1997.
"Integrating Content, Language Skills and Learning Strategies," TESL Manitoba Conference, February 21, 1997.
"Not Just What You Say, But How You Say It!" TESL (Manitoba) Conference, February 17, 1995.
"Grammar in the Learner-Centered Classroom," TESL (Manitoba) Conference, February 15, 1994.
"Accent on Pronunciation," TESL (Manitoba) Conference, February 14, 1994.
"Teacher Training Seminar for Russian English Teachers, " Almaty, Kazakhstan, October 15-24, 1993.


Professional Associations And Roles

  • Registry of CLB Experts
  • Teachers of English to Adults in Manitoba [TEAM]
  • TESL Manitoba
  • TESL Canada
  • TESOL International
Professional Honours:
TEAM Manitoba Teacher of the Year Award 2000
Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Literacy 2006

Employment

Tyndale University College, Adjunct Faculty, English, 1967–68;
SEND International, Philippines, Missionary, 1969–86;
Peel Board of Education, ESL teacher, Curriculum Developer, Supervisor, 1987–89;
South Eastman English and Literacy Services, ESL Teacher, Program Coordinator,1990-1995;
Providence College, Adjunct faculty, English, TESOL, 1989–95;
Providence College, Faculty, TESOL, 1996–97;
Providence Theological Seminary, Faculty, TESOL, 1997–.

Hobbies

reading
walking
genealogical research

Personal Data

Family: married to Dr, Terrance Tiessen
Children: Terrance Jr., Jason, Calvin, Rachel

Course Syllabi

Diversity

The Providence faculty exhibit a diversity of theological backgrounds, including Anglican, Baptist, Mennonite, Pentecostal, Free Church, and others.

The goal of a Providence education is to enable students to understand and support their own traditions better. We offer opportunity for each student to understand their own denominational distinctives in relation to Christians of other backgrounds.



 
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