Teaching English ConneXus (TECs) Training Manual: Engaging English Learners 101

By Robin Creighton Feistel and Matthew Graham Johnston

The Teaching English ConneXus (TECs) Training Manual is a comprehensive guide designed to equip volunteer ESL teachers, particularly in faith-based programs, with the skills and resources needed to teach English effectively while integrating Christian principles. Key Features of the Manual: * Faith-Based ESL Teaching: The manual emphasizes the dual role of Christian ESL teachers--helping students learn English while demonstrating Christ's love. * Lesson Planning & Curriculum Guidance: It provides structured lesson planning advice, textbook considerations, and teaching strategies for various skill levels. * Teaching Activities & Strategies: A variety of interactive and communicative methods are included to engage students in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. * Grammar, Culture & Cross-Cultural Witnessing: Sections cover teaching grammar, understanding cultural differences, and navigating faith-sharing in an ESL context. * Multilevel & Advanced Classrooms: Guidance is given for adapting lessons to students of varying proficiency levels. * Starting & Evaluating an ESL Ministry: Practical advice is offered for launching and improving faith-based ESL programs. The manual is part of the TECs training program provided by Literacy ConneXus , a non-profit organization that supports church-based literacy initiatives. It is designed for volunteer teachers with or without formal ESL training and offers both online and in-person training components. If you would like to attend or host a TECs training, please go to LiteracyConneXus.org, email info@literacyconnexus.org, or call 817-769-9044.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F2JL55GY
• ISBN13: 9798314502198
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 247 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.6" x 8.5"