Suzanne D. Meyer

Education & Training

The Commission of English Language Program Accreditation (CEA) Site Reviewer Training
M.A. TESOL, School for International Training
B.A. English Education, University of Illinois
B.A. Liberal Arts and Sciences, Concentration: Modern German Studies, University of Illinois.

ESL and Teaching Interests

Teaching all areas of curriculum; curriculum and class activities development; assessment

Presentations and Publications

2018. “ ‘Writing Clinic’ in For-Credit Classes.” Presentation for ELI in-house professional development (November).
2017. A Paradoxical Project: Encouraging Students to Seek Rejection to Foster Engagement and Culturally-Situated Competence. Presentation at WATESOL Conference (October) in Washington, D.C.
2016. Interviewed by John Russell. “Education Tips #1: Ask Questions/Improve Critical Thinking.” Voice of America Learning English. 26 Apr. 2016.
2016. Developing Critical Thinking: Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions. Presentation to be made at TESOL International Convention & Language Expo (April) in Baltimore, MD.
2016. “Split-Level” Placement: Proficiencies vs. Practicalities. Poster presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in Monterey, CA.
2015. Developing Critical Thinking with Question-Asking Constructs. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (October) in New Orleans, LA.
2015. Going Global: Teaching, Working, & Studying Abroad. Invited panel member for Career Services’ panel (April) for undergraduate students interested in gaining international experience at the University Center, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN.
2015. Paradigm Shift: Questioning Constructs for Critical Thinking. Presentation made at Georgia TESOL (GATESOL) IEP Mini-Conference (February) in Atlanta, GA.
2015. A Pilot Text Review Program for Faculty Involvement in Curriculum Development. Poster presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in San Francisco, CA.
2014. With J. Hamrick. A Process for Curriculum Revision in an IEP. Presentation made at AAIEP’s EnglishUSA Professional Development Conference (January) in San Francisco, CA.
2013. Materials Selection in Curriculum Development: Getting Faculty Involved. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (November) in Myrtle Beach, NC.
2013. With J. Hamrick. A Process for Curriculum Revision in an IEP. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (November) in Myrtle Beach, NC.
2012. Student Learning Outcomes in the IEP Reading Curriculum. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (September) in Knoxville, TN.
2012. With T. Allen, M. Forbes, & J. Hamrick. Program Review: Preparing for and Hosting External Reviewers. Presentation made at SE Regional TESOL Conference (September) in Knoxville, TN.