3. Accreditation Standards Communications Advisory Group Conference Research COMMITTEES

4. TERMS OF REFERENCE Each of the 4 committees is guided by TESL Ontario's Terms of Reference document.

5. The Research Committee is made up of several members who contribute their academic & professional expertise to a number of initiatives. RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS

6. To develop, support & promote research- related activities for the association & its members To establish & maintain a protocol for ethics review of research-related activities THE MANDATE

7. Members of the Research Committee are typically : actively engaged in research familiar with current research in TESL issues versed in one or several research methodologies relevant to language teaching & learning knowledgeable about the teaching context of adult ESL instructors in Ontario RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEMBERS

8. Works with the Conference Committee to realize the potential of connecting research & practice Peer reviews conference submissions Liaises with conference organizers in the arrangement & support of poster sessions and research paper presentations Provides support to the TESL Ontario symposium held at the conference Updates the repository of research links provided on the website THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE…

9. The standard term for members of the Research Committee is 3 years from AGM to AGM. Members may be re-appointed for another 3-year term. RESEARCH COMMITTEE TERM

10.  Typically, 3 meetings are arranged each year.  Meetings take place in person or via conference call.  Other contact and committee work carried out by email or conference calls as determined by the Chair. RESEARCH COMMITTEE MEETINGS

11. Executive Director Chair, Research Committee Committee Members Coordinates Committee activities & liaises with the Board via the Executive Director Appoints the Chair on advice from the Research Committee Engage in research-related activities & opportunities to enhance professional development in the field REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

12. Establishment of an ethics review protocol (in 2010) To support ongoing research that contributes to the field of language teaching & learning Review applications from researchers interested in engaging members as research participants Examples of TESL Ontario approved research: 1. Pronunciation in LINC/ESL classrooms 2. Writing in LINC classrooms 3. Novice teacher TESL preparation WORK THUS FAR…

13. The addition of a Research link to the TESL Ontario website (to enable access to ESL-related resources) Organization of Poster Sessions at TESL Ontario Conference WORK THUS FAR… (CONTD.)