The Early Bird has been extended until Thursday, September 27.  Don't Miss Out!!!

Keynote Speaker: D.H. Bud Fuchs (BS Ed; MA Ed)

Bud and his wife Lois, live in Utah County, Utah. They are blessed with 4 sons, 3 daughters-in-law, and 10 grandchildren. Bud serves with North American Baptists Inc. as Cross-Cultural Trainer and in campus ministry with international students. He has been a pastor and missionary, reaching out to international students, immigrants, and refugees for more than 40 years. Bud is also the author of “Without a Passport” withoutapassportbook.com.

To get to know Bud, we asked him to share a bit about himself, as well as what he will be presenting on October 13 at the CESLM Intercultural Ministries Conference at Bethany Chapel. 

CESLM: Thanks Bud for participating in this interview and for coming out as our keynote speaker.

Bud: It’s an honor for me to come to Calgary to share and connect at your conference.

CESLM: Can you tell us a bit about your background. Where you grew up, how you became interested in working with internationals, and what God is doing in your ministry now.

 Volunteer Opportunity—Subs needed for ESL Classes

Fall Session 2018: The New Canadian Friendship Centre is looking for substitute ESL teachers for their Tuesday and Thursday morning ESL Classes from 10-11:30 a.m. For those interested, please contact Katherine Milum at 587.390.0772 or katherine.milum@ncfcentre.com.

 
Tips for Teaching Adult Learners

Adult learners bring many experiences and life knowledge with them to class. Allow them share this during class time. The following are a few tips to use when planning and teaching your lesson to adult learners.

• Adults like clear instructions and explanations.

• Adults learn best in a positive and relaxed classroom climate.

• Adults can store approximately seven items or units in their short-term memory, so teach smaller chunks of information at a time. Then move on to other information.

• Adults learn from discussion with others.

• Adults need time to practice and correct their errors.

• Adults need to ask questions.

Today’s Teaching Tips were adapted from the New Canadian Friendship Centre Volunteer Handbook. Questions or comments, or to contribute to Teaching Tips, contact darlene@eslcooperative.ca.

Have you ever heard the saying “A smile means the same in any language”? While this statement may be true, it might be one of the few generalizations a person can make about gestures or facial expressions being universal.

Gestures are given meaning by the culture in which they are used and since they have usually been around for a long time, that meaning is widely understood by those who pass it down from generation to generation, but outsiders may have no idea what they mean, or may assume they carry the meaning that they do in other cultures. Read More 

Dr. Roswita Dressler, Ph.D

Today’s Cultural Tips were originally posted on our website blog at http://eslcooperative.ca/intercultural-communication-gestures-roswita-dressler/. Questions or comments, or to contribute, contact darlene@eslcooperative.ca. 

Be Patient

By Allan Pole, CESLM Board President

Be patient. I can’t count the number of times I’ve said this to others, and others to me. “I would have been a doctor, but I didn’t have the patience.” Ironically, not all doctors who have many patients, have a lot of patience.

Several elderly church members were quizzed on the secret of their longevity. "And why do you think God has permitted you to reach the age of 92?" one sweet lady was asked.

Without hesitation she responded, "To test the patience of my relatives."   

The Apostle Paul lists traits of a mature follower of Jesus in Galatians 5:22-26. Patience is not a gift of the Spirit, imparted instantly, but rather a fruit of the Spirit, developed gradually. While some personalities tend to be quieter and more passive, these traits are not the same as patience. I have yet to meet a patient baby, and I’m convinced that no one is born with patience. It is learned and developed as we mature—if we value and embrace it.

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Thank you and God Bless. 

Allan Pole, CESLM Board President

Cooperative ESL Ministries Society is an interdenominational Christian organization of volunteers from different backgrounds who believe in serving people of all faiths and cultures. We advocate respect, understanding, and appreciation for people of all cultural, religious, and language backgrounds.