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Organized by English Language Teachers’ Association of Mongolia

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Welcome to the 2008 National TEFL Conference! On behalf of the Organizing Committee, we would like to thank you for participating in and supporting this conference. We hope you will enjoy yourselves and learn a lot about English language learning in Mongolia.

We would like to draw your attention to the following: 1. Please wear your name badge at all times so people are able to identify you. 2. Please be on time for all sessions. 3. Please turn your mobile phones off or to silent during sessions. 4. All sessions will be held at the Mongolian University of Science & Technology (MUST).

The schedule for the Conference is as follows:

FRIDAY 13.30 – 14.45 Registration 15.00 – 15.40 Opening ceremony 15.40 – 16.40 Keynote speech 16.40 – 17.00 Plenary session

SATURDAY 10.00 – 10.45 Sessions 10.45 – 11.30 Sessions 11.30 – 11.40 Tea break 11.40 – 13.10 Sessions 13.10 – 14.10 Lunch 14.10 – 15.40 Sessions 15.40 – 16.00 Tea break 16.00 - 17.30 Sessions

SUNDAY 10.00 – 10.45 Sessions 10.45 – 11.30 Sessions 11.30 – 11.40 Tea break 11.40 – 13.10 Sessions 13.10 – 14.10 Lunch 14.30 – 16.30 Closing ceremony

5. From 10:00-2:00 on both Saturday & Sunday there will be Poster Displays. Please stop and talk to these presenters.

6. At the back of your program there is a Conference Evaluation Form. Please take the time to fill this out and return it to the registration desk.

Organizing Committee: 2nd National TEFL Conference 2008

Committee Members:

Hongorzul Sodnom, Executive Director, ELTAM, SFLC/National University of Mongolia Mira Namsrai, PhD, ELTAM, Institute of Education, MOESC Jeff Kuhn, Peace Corps Volunteer Dolgormaa Jamiyan, PhD, University of the Humanities Ruth Powell, University of the Humanities Peter White, University of the Humanities Dugarmaa Sandagsuren, PhD, Mongolian University of Science and Technology Sarantsetseg Purevnamjil, Coordinator, ESL Center

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Conference Schedule Friday, May 9th, 2008

13:30-15:00

Mongolian University of Science &

Technology (MUST)

Registration & Name Badge Pick Up

15:00-17:00

Mongolian University of Science &

Technology (MUST)

Opening Ceremony & Plenary Session

S.Ulziijargal, ELTAM R.Bat-Erdene, MOESC Alexei Kral, Public Affairs Office, US Embassy E.Oyunbileg, Khan Bank Foundation

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Damon Anderson, Director, Regional Language Programs Office

Keynote Address: Learning Is the Goal of Schooling

Dr. Barbara Birch, California State University at Fresno

Pedagogy Is Power

Jeff Kuhn, Peace Corps Volunteer

Conference Logistics: where to go, how to get there & when to get there

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9:00-10:00

Mongolian University of Science & Technology (MUST)

Registration & Name Badge Pick Up

Conference Schedule Saturday, May 10th, 2008 10:00 Sessions

01 10:00-10:45 45 min Demonstration Room 306

Options for Teaching and Contextualizing Grammar

Unurchimeg Dashzeveg & Soyol-Erdene Sanjaa, Mongolian State University of Education

By using contextualizing grammar the teacher can easily integrate the four skills by setting up communicative activities such as listening, reading, speaking and writing. This presentation will be focused on the real materials and authentic communication. Authentic communication by the students in pairs, groups and student-teacher talk will be emphasized. Classroom Materials, Secondary Level

02 10:00-11:30 90 min Demonstration Room 406 Making Reading Class Interactive with Pictures and Stories

Khongorzul Sodnom, ELTAM, National University of Mongolia

This presentation addresses the following questions: How can teachers use pictures and stories in low or intermediate reading classes in order to create a fun and motivating atmosphere in a homogenous classroom? Which specific reading skills can be taught this way? Can speaking and writing activities be used to expand and further develop the reading class? Classroom Materials, Primary/Secondary Level

03 10:00-11:30 90 min Demonstration Room 409 Drama Techniques in the Literature Classroom

Azzaya Dashzeveg, University of the Humanities

Drama techniques cover Voice Projection, Body and Movement Improvisation Exercises to be practiced as a group using Shakespeare characters like Julliet, MacBeth or others, as well as Shakespeare’s language in the context of his plays. Participants will be exposed to more than 15 activities in this drama workshop and receive a comprehensive handout. Teacher training/College University

04 10:00-11:30 90 min Demonstration Room 320 Professional English: How to Teach a Variety of Professional English Classes

Ariuntsetseg Choisuren, Excellence in Language

If a teacher has the skills and knowledge to teach all aspects of professional English then they will be able to train competent English speakers who will excel in their professional fields. Teacher training/College / University

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Without Communication, It’s Meaningless Chimed Suren, NUM, & Aleta Loftis, ELI

Communication activities are essential for English classrooms at every level. The presenters will demonstrate how to use speaking practice structures especially “Walls and Corners” and “Musical Pairs” along with personal topics which will attract students’ attention. Classroom Teaching/Methods, Secondary Level

Tea Break 11:30-11:40


01 11:40 – 12:25 45 min Demonstration Room 306

Developing Learners’ Oral Fluency: Fun Activities in Classroom Practice Batchulun Munkhzaya & Sonombaljir Bayansan, Mongolian State University of Education

Many teachers want to have a lively classroom atmosphere while following their curriculum based on their textbooks. Therefore, we have designed this presentation to give attendees an idea on how to develop English language learners’ oral fluency with effectively organized fun activities in the classroom. Classroom Teaching/Methods, Secondary Level

02 11:40 – 12:25 45 min Demonstration Room 320 Communicative Activities for Groups and Pairs

Zolzaya Choijin & Altanzul Nayantai, MUST, School of Language Education

Some planned communicative activities which are related to the chosen topic of the lesson are introduced. We will demonstrate communication practice in groups and pairs to improve students speaking skills. During the workshop participants will try the activities presented Classroom Teaching/University Level

03 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 409 Application of Neuro-Science and Information Technology in English Learning

Dr. Lisa Feng, DynEd International, China

This presentation will introduce the application of neuro-science and information technology in English learing and management with an interactive multimedia English learning system with data in schools in Mongolia to demonstrate a brand new way of language learning. Classroom Materials/Secondary Level

04 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 406 Language Development, Using the Callan Method

Sarangerel Gombo, Direct Way School of English The presenter will use the Callan Method. She aims to develop accuracy, fluency and the ability to understand and think in English. Participants will listen to the teachers at all times, speak a lot and the atmosphere is busy and demanding. Teacher Training/All levels

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01 12:25 – 13:10 45 min Paper Room 306 Improving Students’ Writing and Speaking Skills in the Business Classroom

Ariunaa Gunsentsoodol & Sarantuya Sangijantsan, MUST, School of Mechanical Engineering

Our presentation is designed to how to develop students’ writing and speaking skills through a presentation and dedicated to explain the methods of teaching these skills in combined ways. Paper/University

02 12:25 – 13:10 45 min Paper Room 320 Writing Creativity in Students Working in Groups

Battuul Gombo, Khovd State University

I would like to share my teaching experience on group work and improving students’ writing skills. English teachers in Mongolia have a large and multilevel class everyday. In large class it is very important to create good activities for the students to develop communicative skills and to give more opportunities to express their own opinions and feeling English classes. Classroom Teaching Methods/All Levels

03 12:25 – 13:10 45 min Paper Room 401a

A Task-Based Approach in the ELT Materials Development Gunpilmaa Choijilsuren, National University of Mongolia

This presentation explains the unit of materials which is developed for the third year university students in Mongolia to have more meaningful oral communication in English. With task-supported communicative approach, the learners are stimulated to tell what they think rather than what they need to tell, and given the opportunities to reflect what they say. Materials Development, University Level

Lunch 13:10 – 14:10

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01 14:10-14:55 45 min Paper Room 306 Developing Cultural Awareness Through Integrated Materials in “English 1-6”

Ulziijargal Sanjaasuren, ELTAM, WL/SIT Study Abroad

This is the first set developed by Mongolian writers for Mongolian students who live and study in 21st century of globalization. The paper talks about how features of Mongolian and international culture have been integrated into a communicative methodology. Classroom Materials/ Secondary Level

02 14:10 – 15:40 90 min Demonstration Room 406 Icebreakers!

Nina Zogsokh, Uvs, School Complex “Shine-Ireedui”

A demonstration of many kinds of icebreakers and tongue twisters. They help teachers begin their lessons, warm up the lesson and motivate students to learn English. Handouts will be given to participate with icebreakers, tongue twisters, songs and games. Classroom Teaching/Secondary Level

03 14:10 – 14:55 45 min Workshop Room 409 Cat Herding: TPR in the Primary School Classroom

Jeffrey Stasz, Arkhangai, Ikh Tamir Soum School

Cat Herders will demonstrate a series of activities that harness both the cognitive strengths and the boundless energy of primary school students making English class the highlight of their week. Classroom Teaching/Primary School

04 14:10 – 14:55 45 min Workshop Room 416 Materials Development Focusing on Problem Sounds for Mongolian Learners

Altantsetseg Chimedtseren & Narmandakh Dovchin, Mongolian State University of Education

This presentation will review the results of English-Mongolian comparative research, based on five linguistic principles. The presenters will discuss with the attendees the ideas and research based on problem sounds caused by native speech habits as well as focusing on pronunciation activities for Mongolian learners. Classroom Materials

Conference Schedule Saturday, May 10th, 2008

14:55 Sessions

01 14:55 – 15:40 45 min Paper Room 409 Washback as a Concept in Language Testing

Nurgul Aldanish, University of the Humanities

Washback is an important concept in language assessment in the way that any testing may either positively or negatively affect language programs. Getting knowledge about potential washback of language testing teachers should work towards positive washback. Participants will get insight into effective ways of language testing. Classroom Teaching/Methods, University Level

TEA BREAK 15:40 – 16:00

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Conference Schedule Saturday, May 10th, 2008

16:00 Sessions

01 16:00 – 16:45 45 min Demonstration Room 306 What Can You and Your Volunteer Do Together?

Uugantsetseg Gantumur & Colin McNee, MUST, Uvurkhangai Branch

Mongolian teachers aren’t always aware of what knowledge and skills a new volunteer has. Furthermore, the volunteer themselves may not be aware that the knowledge that they take for granted can be very useful to Mongolian counterparts. We’ll take a look at what we can do for each other, “Ask not what your volunteer can do for you, but what you can do for each other.” Classroom Teaching/ University Level

02 16:00 – 17:30 90 min Demonstration Room 320 Some Creative and Communicative Activities for Translation Classes

Amarzaya Gulguu, Hovd State University

These are suggestions for making translation classes effective with more students’ participation and creativity. Participants will be exposed to the activities some of which are used for doing translation and others for improving other skills through translation. Classroom Teaching/University Level

03 16:00 – 17:30 90 min Demonstration Room 406 Combining Listening Speaking, Reading and Writing in the Classroom

Dean Hurst, University of the Humanities

Practical examples of how the four language areas can be combined in lessons in an English language classroom. The techniques are easily adaptable to student levels and the teacher’s personal teaching styles. Classroom Teaching/University Level

04 16:00 – 16:45 45 min Paper Room 409 Some Strategies for Teaching English to Adult Learners

Dr. Dolgormaa Jamiyan & Dorjsumiya Yondonperenlei, University of the Humanities

Part of conducting quality teaching involves understanding how adults learn best. This paper tends to identify needs and interests of adult learners and suggest some ways to improve their learning English language. Classroom Teaching/University Level

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04 16:45 – 17:30 45 min Paper Room 306

Classroom Activities: How to Motivate Students for Learning English Uranchimeg Khorol, Tov, Zaamar soum School

Why are some students successful at language learning while other students are not? In most cases, the most successful students have a special ability for learning language, special interest in learning language but the main key is motivation. Classroom Teaching/University Level

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

Conference Schedule Sunday, May 11th, 2008 10:00 Sessions


What Do Young Learners Need? Dr. Mira Namsrai, ELTAM, Institute of Education

The presentation addresses issues related to young learners. In grade 4, students start learning English without acquiring reading and writing. Workshop participants will get introduced to some characteristics of young learners and as well as some ideas for teaching young learners using suitable materials. Classroom Teaching/Primary Level

02 10:00-10:45 45 min Demonstration Room 320 Using New Technology While Teaching EFL: Teaching How to Make a Presentation

Nadejda Kononova, Bayarmaa Gurtseden, Munkh-Undarga Khavching, Bayarmaa Dalkhjav, MUST, School of Telecommunication & Information Technology

Teachers need to teach how technologies can be newly applied. Computer technologies can enhance student writing and is very important at this stage to teach students to make presentations to communicate. A presentation is a formal talk to one or more people that “presents” ideas or information in a clear, structured way. Classroom Materials/University Level

03 10:00-11:30 90 min Demonstration Room 406 The Use of Literature in the English Classroom

David Lambert, National University of Mongolia

The workshop will be practical with materials—mostly poems—that I have used with 3rd year students this semester. The participants will have first hand experience of how a text can be used to initiate a discussion, problem solving and the development of vocabulary and sensitivity to language Classroom Materials/Secondary and University

04 10:00-11:30 90 min Demonstration Room 416 Using ICT to Facilitate Student Learning

Bayanjargal Purevsuren, Mongolian State University of Education In recent years the use of ICT in teaching has increased. However, it is not the technology, but the teacher who determines the quality of learning. The presentation will focus on how ICT facilitates student-centered learning. Classroom Teaching/Secondary Level

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01 10:45 – 11:30 45 min Demonstration Room 320 Classroom Writing

Enkhmaa Tsegmid, National University of Mongolia

This presentation is designed to introduce your students to the steps that constitute the writing process, including strategies for brainstorming, drafting, revising and proofreading. The fifteen slides presented here are designed to aid the teacher in an interactive presentation of the elements of the writing process. Classroom Methods/University Level

Tea Break 11:30-11:40


01 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 401a Sounding Out English Words

Dr. Barbara Birch, California State University at Fresno

The presenter will explain the system behind English writing and strategies that readers can use to sound out new words so that they can learn new words actively while reading Classroom Methods/Primary Level

02 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 416 Using Film to Improve General English Skills

Ruth Powell, University of the Humanities

In this workshop we will look at the advantages and disadvantages if using film in the classroom. We will discuss the problems of choosing films appropriate for our students’ level and interest. We will workshop ways in which all general English skills can be improved. Teachers will leave the workshop with new ideas and techniques for using this potentially fascinating resource. Classroom Methods/Primary Level

03 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 306 Using Board Games to Teach English

Philip Jackson & Sarah Hardin, ELI

Board games offer a fun way for students of all ages and levels to practice grammar and use it to communicate. Attendees will actively participate in a lesson, be introduced to a variety of games and receive a packet of reproducible game boards. Classroom Teaching/Secondary Level

04 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 406 Incorporating Cultural Studies into the English Curriculum

Peter White, University of the Humanities

While English is increasingly becoming a world language, it draws upon the rich cultural life of the English-speaking peoples. This presentation will demonstrate how the use of cultural items, such as Rock n’ Roll or Richard Gere, can enrich and enhance the English curriculum. Classroom Materials/University Level

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05 11:40 – 13:10 90 min Demonstration Room 406

Activities for Teaching Passive Voice at the College and University Level Bolormaa Auyrzana & Munkhtsetseg Gombosuren, MUST, Computer Science & Management School

The presenters share their experience of using different types of activities supporting presentation and practice of passive voice at the college and university intermediate level. Classroom Teaching/Methods


01 12:25 - 13:10 45 min Paper Room 320

Communicative Language Teaching in Asian Context Oyunzaya Natsagdorj, NUM, School of Foreign Language and Culture

Although CLT has become one of the major approaches of language teaching in western countries. It is not adequately working in Asian countries. I will discuss some problems happening in Asian countries and seek solutions with the participants, followed by practical exercises. Teacher Training/University

Lunch 13:10 - 14:30 Conference Schedule

Saturday and Sunday Poster Presentations

01 ----- ----- Poster -----

Using the NET in Teaching

Bayarmaa Gurtseden School of Telecommunication and Information Technology

The posters will showcase websites and blogs that teachers can use in the classroom. Teacher Training/University

02 ----- ----- Poster ----- Designing Homework Activities

Durgarmaa Sandagsuren & Gantsetseg Jadambaa, MUST

The posters will showcase websites and blogs that teachers can use in the classroom. Teacher Training/University

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Translation

Navchaa Adiya & Oyuntestesg Bat-Ochir, MUST

The posters will showcase the need for translator. Teacher Training/University

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Conference Schedule Sunday, May 11th, 2008

14:30-16:30

Closing Ceremony Khongorzul Sodnom, ELTAM/NUM, Closing Remarks

• Presentation of Presenter Certificates • Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation • Entertainment!

Closing Ceremonies in the Auditorium Come & Join the Fun!

Special Thanks & Appreciation The Organizing Committee would like to give special thanks and recognition to the organizations that made this year’s TEFL Conference possible through their generous donation of funds, materials, and hard work:

The English Language Teacher’s Association of Mongolia (ELTAM)

The US Embassy to Mongolia

The Khan Bank Foundation

The Mongolian University of Science & Technology

The DynED International/Mongolia

The University of the Humanities

The Mongolian State University of Education

The English for Specific Purposes Foundation

Special thanks to Phillip Jackson, ELI for the conference logo design

and to each of the Conference Presenters—there wouldn’t be a

conference without you!

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TEFL 2008 CONFERENCE EVALUATION FORM

1. Directions: Please circle the number that applies. A rating of 5 is the highest (agree). A rating

of 1 is lowest (disagree).

This conference was useful to me.

1 2 3 4 5

The topics of presentations were of interest to me.

1 2 3 4 5

I will apply new ideas to my teaching.

1 2 3 4 5

I will share the conference ideas and experiences with other teachers who did not attend it.

1 2 3 4 5

2. Write your answers in the space.

1. How many sessions did you attend at the conference?

2. Which was the most useful and why?

Comments & Suggestions:

Please turn this form in at the conference registration desk. Thank you.

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