Jo Gusman

I was an ESL/EFL teacher for a couple of years and in an effort to prep for the summer, I've been reviewing some of my old resources.

In 1998, I attended a workshop presented by Jo Gusman. I still have the 158-page handbook that accompanied the workshop. It's full of references to Stephen Krashen and graphic organizers, two of my educational favorites.

According to her website, Ms. Gusman is still  providing professional development based on brain research.

Here's some ideas I might use from the handbook:

• various kinds of bingo:

1. ABC
2. 123
3. Body
4. Verb

• language learners club
• make bilingual movies (ie: Welcome to School)
• flip book (One side is "facts," the other side is "feelings.)"