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Professional and Personal Interests
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Professional
interests include research into language assessment, second
language literacy, ESL/EFL program models, English language
instruction in China, and the role of English in globalization.
I am interested in applied research that helps agencies and
teachers make well-informed decisions about English language
teaching.
Personal interests include reading, creative writing, calligraphy
and classical music.
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- Descriptive English Grammar for TESOL
- Teaching Reading and Composition to ESL/EFL Learners
- Teaching Speaking and Listening to ESL/EFL Learners
- Curriculum and Materials Development for TESOL
- Principles
of Second Language Assessment
- Teaching ESL to Children, K-12
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- Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc.
(TESOL)
- American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL)
- American Educational Research Association (AERA)
- Illinois TESOL-BE (2nd Vice President, Chair of 2004 state
convention)
- Phi Beta Kappa
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My individual research interests include second language
writing processes (my dissertation focus), the history of
English language teaching in Africa and Asia, and best practices
for teaching English speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
I have worked on a number of collaborative research projects
in the areas of second language assessment, program models
for elementary and secondary ESL, materials development for
adult ESL, and ESL issues in international schools.
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I have presented or co-presented over 15 papers at International
TESOL Conventions, and have presented workshops for teachers
in a number of countries, including China, South Korea,
the Philippines, Thailand, Hungary, Austria, Germany, Ecuador,
Kenya, Colombia, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt, and Kenya.
Recent publications include the following:
- Seaman, Alan. (2005). "Six Principles for Teaching
Large Multilevel Classes." Teacher's Edition.
Vol. 17:10-12, March 2005.
- Seaman, Alan. (2004). "Current Approaches to Assessment
and English -- No Problem." Hot Topics in ESL Website.
www.enp.newreaderspress.com/ENP_hottopics.asp
- English - No Problem! A Five-Level Adult ESL Textbook
Series, (2004). Alan Seaman,
et al, National Editorial Council, Syracuse, NY: New Readers
Press.
- Seaman, Alan. (2002). Methods and Materials for Teaching
English as a Second
Language. Chicago, IL: Chicago Public Schools, Office
of Language and Cultural Education.
- Seaman, Alan. (2000). Evaluating an Innovative Elementary
ESL Program. U.S.
Department of Education: ERIC (Educational Resources
Information Center) ED444386.
- Seaman, Alan. (2000). "Evaluating an Innovative Elementary
ESL Program," American
Language Review. Sept./Oct. 2000.
- Seaman, Alan. (2000). "Program Evaluation as a Critical
Context for Teacher
Education." TEIS Newsletter, TESOL, Inc.,
15:4. Fall 2000.
- Seaman, Alan. (2000). "Developing Effective ESL Programs
in International Schools."
ACSI World Report. Summer 2000.
- Seaman, Alan, and Linda Hayward. (2000). Standardized
ESL Test Equating Study:
Equating the CELSA and the NYSPT with the MELT SPLs.
U.S. Department of Education: ERIC (Educational Resources
Information Center) ED 445084.
- Seaman, Alan. and Barry Sweeny, et al. (1997). "Collaboration,
Reflection, and
Professional Growth: A Mentoring Program for Adult ESL Teachers."
TESOL Journal 7: 1. Autumn 1997.
- Seaman, Alan. (1997, 1996). Effective Practices in
Teaching English as a Second
Language: A Guidebook for Mentoring in Adult ESL Programs.
Springfield, IL: Illinois State Board of Education.
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