introduction to the camtesol conference

Introduction to the CamTESOL Conference

What is CamTESOL?

• CamTESOL is a BIG conference for people interested in teaching English.

• There are many presentations and workshops about ELT.

• There are local presenters from Cambodia, and there are also internationally famous researchers who present at the conference.

Who goes to CamTESOL?

• Teacher trainees, teachers, teacher trainers, professors, publishers, public officials

• Last year about 1,600 people from more than 30 countries attended CamTESOL.

What can I do at CamTESOL?

• You can attend workshops.

• You can meet English teachers from Cambodia and many other countries.

• You can visit the publishers’ booths to look at new English books.

Assisting with Orientation of Provincial Trainers

• The day before the conference, you will be helping the teacher trainees visiting from the provinces to register and get oriented

• Attend a meeting to prepare for this on Sat, Feb 8 or Sat, Feb 15 from 4-5pm

• Arrive at Sala Techno at 1pm on Fri, Feb 21

When is CamTESOL?

Conference event Date

Meeting to Prepare for Orientation

Sat Feb 8th or Sat Feb 15th, 4-5pm at ACE Sonthormok in Tuol Kork

Assist with Registration and Orientation

Friday, February 21st, 1pm – 5 pmSala Techno

Conference Day 1 Saturday, February 22nd, 7am to 5pmSala Techno

Conference Day 2 Sunday, February 23rd, 7am to noonSala Techno

Where is CamTESOL?

• Institute of Technology, Cambodia (ITC)

• On Russian blvd., just east of RUPP

How much does CamTESOL cost?

• Registration is free for you.• You need to arrange your own

accommodation and transportation.• There is no per diem.• On Saturday there are free snacks in the

morning and afternoon, and a free lunch.• On Sunday there is a free morning snack.

Why go to CamTESOL?

• For professional development

• To share your ELT experience with other participants

• To meet new people

• To get a certificate

Don’t forget…

• Eat Breakfast before you come to the conference.• Dress like a teacher.• Be on time.• Try to meet new people, Cambodians and foreigners. • Get handouts from workshops. • Look at the conference schedule on Friday, and

circle some workshops that you want to attend.

Want to learn more?

http://www.camtesol.org/

CONFERENCE THEME:English for Regional and International Integration – this means bringing countries and regions together with English

Completing the registration forms

• Let’s look at an example registration form.