1. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Masoud Shafiei Kingwood College Houston, Texas

2. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Kingwood College Intensive English Program NHMCCD Established in Fall 2001 Established in Fall 2001 Enrollment: Fall 400-500 Spring 300-400 Enrollment: Fall 400-500 Spring 300-400 Countries Represented by ESL/Int’l Students: 40-50 Countries Represented by ESL/Int’l Students: 40-50 Curriculum: 6 levels of grammar & writing; 6 levels of reading & vocabulary; 5 levels of listening & speaking Curriculum: 6 levels of grammar & writing; 6 levels of reading & vocabulary; 5 levels of listening & speaking Number of Full-time Faculty: 2 Number of Full-time Faculty: 2 Number of Part-time Faculty: 15-20 Number of Part-time Faculty: 15-20

3. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Student Activities International Flags Ethnic Lunch/Dinner & Talent Show Celebrate Success Ceremony Diversity Newsletter Intercultural Student Organization Cultural Events

4. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program International Flags

5. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

6. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

7. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

8. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

9. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

10. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program ETHNIC LUNCH/DINNER & TALENT SHOW

11. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony

12. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program A. Responsible and diligent: 1. does his/her assignments on time 2. is punctual 3. attends class regularly (has few absences) 4. is always prepared for class B. Curious and enthusiastic about learning: 1. asks questions in class 2. listens carefully 3. takes notes 4. participates in class discussions and activities C. Respectful: 1. respects teacher and classmates 2. respects other students’ cultures and opinions 2. respects and follows class rules and college policies Celebrate Success Ceremony

13. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony D. Courteous: 1. helps her/his classmates 2. considers other students’ needs before her/his own 3. is happy when a classmate is successful E. Friendly: 1. has a positive attitude in class 2. is polite 3. has good relationship with teacher and other students F.Team Player: 1. participates actively in collaborative work 2. helps group members 3. allows group members to participate G.Academic Integrity: 1. demonstrates independent effort 2. follows policies regarding academic honesty

14. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony

15. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony

16. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony

17. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Celebrate Success Ceremony

18. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Diversity: ESL Student Newsletter

19. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Diversity: ESL Student Newsletter

20. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Diversity: ESL Student Newsletter

21. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Intercultural Student Organization (ISO)

22. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program International Education Week

23. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program International Education Week

24. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program International Education Week

25. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program International Education Week

26. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Other Cultural Events

27. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Other Cultural Events

28. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Faculty Activities: Parties

29. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Faculty Activities: Workshops

30. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Faculty Websites

31. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Sharing Community-Building Activities

32. Community-Building Activities in an ESL Program Kingwood College Intensive English Program’s Website http://www.kingwoodcollege.com/programs/ESL/index.html THANK YOU!