Presentations

Selected Conference Presentations

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Lee, K. (2019). The path to knowledge co-construction by teachers of English as a second language in diverse communities of practice. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Atlanta, GA.

Rossiter, M. J. (2018, Oct.12). Debunking myths and misconceptions about immigrants and refugees in Canada. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Edmonton, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2018, Oct.12). Professional learning communities in adult ESL programs. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2018, Sept. 28). Settlement and immigration issues in Canada. Paper presented at the local chapter of the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language, Edmonton, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2018, March 24). Evaluating a longitudinal applied linguistics research utilization initiative implemented in adult ESL programs. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Chicago, IL.

Rossiter, M. J. (2017, October 21). The ABCs of refugee sponsorship: Support beyond the classroom. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Calgary, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2017, October 21). The power of professional reading: Impacts on practice. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Calgary, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2017, March 19). Reading peer-reviewed applied linguistics research: Impacts on ESL instructors’ professional practice. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics, Portland, OR.

Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2017, March 23). Selecting and adapting tasks for adult multilevel ESL classes. Paper presented at TESOL, Seattle, WA.

Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., & Lee, K. (2017, March 22). Establishing, sustaining, and facilitating teacher engagement in professional reading groups. Paper presented at TESOL, Seattle, WA.

Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., & Lee, K. (2016, May 30). Professional TESL reading groups: Benefits, challenges, and teacher engagement. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, Calgary, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. J., Lee, K., & Hatami, S. (2016, April 10). Strategies for facilitating the reading of peer-reviewed applied linguistics research within professional reading groups. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Orlando, FL.

Rossiter, M. J. (2015). How to get published in TESL. Paper presented at TESL Canada 2015, Lake Louise, AB.

Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2015). Linking the CLBs to task-based frameworks. Interactive workshop presented at TESL Canada 2015, Lake Louise, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., Lee, K., & Hatami, S. (2015). Professional Reading Groups: Enhancing Teaching and Learning. Paper presented at TESL Canada 2015, Lake Louise, AB.

Abbott, M. L., Rossiter, M. R., Hatami, S., & Lee, K. (2015). Promoting evidence-informed L2 instruction: Engagement with peer-reviewed articles in professional reading groups. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Toronto, ON.

Rossiter, M. J. (2014, October). "How could I refuse?" Teaching refusals in the ESL classroom. Paper presented at the ATESL Conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2014, May 27). Publishing in the TESL Canada Journal: Practical strategies to enhance your publication profile. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, St. Catharines, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2014, May 26). ESL pragmatics: Assessment of apologies. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, St. Catharines, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2014, May 9). ESL proficiency and the performance of requests. Paper presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Regina, SK.

Rossiter, M. J., Pearson-Terrell, J., & Douglas, S. (2014, May 10). How to get published in TESL. Paper presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Regina, SK.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2014, March). Developing a collaborative reading culture in adult ESL programs: Connecting administrators and instructors with the research literature to enhance learning. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Portland, OR.

Rossiter, M. J. (2014, March). Immigrant and refugee youth: Developing a sense of belonging in the community. Roundtable presentation at the 16^th National Metropolis Conference, Gatineau, QC.

Felix-Mah, R., Sumaru, A., Rossiter, M. J., & Hundert, M. (2013, November 8). Engaging other sectors for mobilization: The refugee transportation loan movement in Edmonton. Paper presented at the Alberta Association of Immigrant-Serving Agencies Conference, Calgary, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2013, November). Requesting in the adult ESL classroom. Paper accepted for presentation at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Calgary, AB.

Abbott, M. L., & Rossiter, M. J. (2013, October). Linking the revised Canadian Language Benchmarks to task-based frameworks. Paper accepted for presentation at the International Conference on Task-based Language Teaching, Banff, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2013, June). “If is possible, can you use the indoor voice?” ESL pragmatics and proficiency. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) conference, Victoria, BC.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2013, March). Integrating refugee youth into our communities. Paper presented at TESOL 2013, Dallas, TX.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2013, March). Becoming more engaged with research in TESOL. Paper presented at TESOL 2013, Dallas, TX.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2013, March). The pragmatic development of adult English as a second language learners in the performance of requests. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics Conference, Dallas, TX.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, November 16). “I really feel disconnected from research.” Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Edmonton, AB.

McKay, J., Hajer, A., Rossiter, M. J., Waugh, E., MacPherson, S., & Pettis, J. (2012, October 11). CLB support kit: Bringing the revised Canadian Language Benchmarks into the classroom. Pre-conference symposium presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Kamloops, BC.

Rossiter, M. J., Pearson-Terrell, J., Douglas, S., & Ur, P. (2012, October 13). How to get published in TESL. Forum presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Kamloops, BC.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, October 12). What can be done to enhance evidence-based ESL teaching practice? Paper presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Kamloops, BC.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, May). Teacher-friendly research: What is it, who’s reading it, and how can engagement be facilitated? Instructor, administrator, and academic perspectives. Paper accepted for presentation to the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) conference, Waterloo, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., Abbott, M. L., & Hatami, S. (2012, March). Teacher-friendly research: What is it, who’s reading it, and (how) does it impact ESL pedagogy? Perspectives on engagement with research. Paper accepted for presentation at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference, Boston, MA.

Francis, J., Migliardi, P., Rossiter, M. J., Frohlick, S., Becker, N., Auger, W., Shakya, Y., & Fletcher, S. (2012, March). Refugee youth negotiating change. Roundtable workshop accepted for the 14th National Metropolis Conference, Toronto, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., Hatami, S., & Ripley, D. (2011, November 4). Fostering the successful settlement of immigrant and refugee youth in Canada. Paper presented at the Prairie Metropolis Centre Research Symposium, Prairie Metropolis and Beyond, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2011, October 28). Supporting newcomer immigrant and refugee youth. Paper presented at the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2011, October). Teaching and assessing second language pragmatic competence. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Calgary, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., & Hatami, S. (2011, April 30). Pragmatic development in ESL learners. Paper presented at the TESL Canada Conference, Halifax, NS.

Rossiter, M. J., Ripley, D., & Hatami, S. (2011, March 24). Fostering the development of immigrant youth leaders in our communities. Paper presented at the 13th National Metropolis Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Rossiter, K. R., & Rossiter, M. J. (2011, March 24). Perspectives of immigrant youth on their pathways to crime. Paper presented at the 13th National Metropolis Conference, Vancouver, BC.

Belcher, D., Hirvela, A., et al. (2011, March 17). How to get published in TESOL and applied linguistics serials. Editors' panel presentation at the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Conference, New Orleans, USA.

Rossiter, M. J. (2010, November 6). Fluency instruction in the ESL classroom. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2010, April 8). Speaking fluency development in the ESL classroom. Paper presented at the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), Harrogate, UK.

Rossiter, M. J. (2010, March). The effects of focused oral fluency instruction on perceptions of second language fluency. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Atlanta, GA.

Rossiter, M. J. (2010, February). Challenges facing immigrant and refugee youth. Paper presented at the Greater Edmonton Teachers Convention Association, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2009, November). Issues and needs of immigrant/refugee youth. Paper presented at the English as a Second Language Specialist Council, Alberta Teachers' Association, Edmonton, AB.

Ranta, L., Abbott, M., Derwing, T., Noels, K., & Rossiter, M. J. (2009, October). Nothing more practical than good research. Paper presented at the TESL Canada conference, Banff, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2009, May). Analysing trade-offs in L2 learner speech. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) conference, Ottawa, ON.

Rossiter, M. J. (2009, March). Measuring the fluency, accuracy, and complexity of spoken narratives. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) conference, Denver, CO.

Rossiter, M. J. (2009, March). Marginalized immigrant and refugee youth. Paper presented at the 11th National Metropolis Conference, Calgary, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., & Rossiter, K. R. (2008, October). Bridging gaps in supports: At-risk refugee youth. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., & Rossiter, K. R. (2008, June). Factors affecting immigrant youth and criminality. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) conference, Vancouver, BC.

Rossiter, M. J., & Jones, V. (2007, October). Picture this! Choosing illustrations for ESL assessment and teaching purposes. Workshop presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language Conference, Calgary, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., Derwing, T. M., & Jones, V. (2007, June). Selecting effective pictures for L2 research. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA), Saskatoon, SK.

Rossiter, M. J., Derwing, T. M., & Jones, V. (2007, April). Worth a thousand words: Selecting visual stimuli for research purposes. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Costa Mesa, CA.

Rossiter, M. J., & Fredricks, J. (2006, October). Preparing students for English language speaking proficiency tests. Paper presented at the TESL Canada conference, Winnipeg, MN.

Rossiter, M. J., Christopher, V., Walsh-Marr, J., & Aerts, L. (2006, October). TESL Canada professional certification: The new standards. Paper presented at the TESL Canada conference, Winnipeg, MN.

Rossiter, M. J., & Ranta, L. (2006, October). Staying current professionally. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2006, June). “Speaks fluently”: English language proficiency tests and oral fluency rating criteria. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) / Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (CAAL) conference, Montreal, QC.

Rossiter, M. J., Derwing, T. M., Thomson, R. I., & Manimtim, L. (2005, November). Fluency development strategies for the ESL classroom. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Calgary, AB.

Rossiter, M. J. (2005, May). Judgments of non-native speaker fluency by NS and NNS listeners. Paper presented at the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics conference, London, ON.

Rossiter, M. J., Derwing, T. M., Thomson, R. I., & Manimtim, L. (2005, May). Fluency: The missing component in the “communicative” classroom. Paper presented at the TESL Canada 2005 conference, Ottawa, ON.

Rossiter, M. J. (2004, October). Second language communication strategies: Effects of increased proficiency. Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Derwing, T. M., & Rossiter, M. J. (2004, October). Native speaker errors: A double-whammy for ESL learners? Paper presented at the Alberta Teachers of English as a Second Language (ATESL) conference, Edmonton, AB.

Rossiter, M. J., & McCargar, J. (2004, May). What’s in a word? Measures of L2 vocabulary development. Paper presented at the American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL), Portland, OR.

Rossiter, M. J., Derwing, T. M., & Grant, B. (2004, March). And they lived happily ever after? Canadian/Russian mail-order relationships. Paper presented at the Seventh National Metropolis Conference, Montreal, PQ.

Derwing, T. M., & Rossiter, M. J. (2004, March). Understanding accent. Paper presented at the Seventh National Metropolis Conference, Montreal, PQ.

Selected Invited Presentations

Felix-Mah, R., Rossiter, M., & Hundert, M. (2013, September). The burden of refugee transportation loans. Global Health Rounds, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta.

Rossiter, M. J. (2009, October). Professionalism in the Settlement Sector. Presentation at the Alberta Association of Immigrant Serving Agencies (AAISA) conference, Calgary, AB.

At-risk immigrant and refugee youth. (2008, December). Brown Bag Session sponsored by the Prairie Metropolis Centre, Edmonton, AB.

Ongoing challenges. (December 7, 2007). Presentation to Alberta Education’s Correlates of ESL student success: An invitational seminar. Edmonton, AB.

Professional Development for ESL Instructors of Adult Immigrants: A Feasibility Study. (December 6, 2007). Presentation to the Language Assessment, Referral, and Counselling Centre, Catholic Social Services, Edmonton, AB.

International correspondence brides: The Slavic connection. (November, 2006). Brown Bag Session sponsored by the Prairie Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Integration.