Department of Linguistics
Hub for Language Teaching and Learning
The Hub for Language Teaching and Learning fosters language learning and language teaching opportunities by encouraging the learning of languages, especially those critical languages of the Central Valley and promoting the use of best practices by language teachers. The Hub draws on the rich language resources of the Central Valley, both within the community and within the university.
The Benefits of an Extended Reality in Web-based Language Learning Apps
Principal Investigator - Dr. Jaydene Elvin Co-PI - Dr. Laura Huisinga
Through the use of WebVR we aim to make an extended reality, immersive, language learning experience that offers remote interactive learning opportunities. We investigate whether the use of extended reality helps lower the affective filter (psychological obstacles that limit language learning, e.g., confidence, motivation) and whether or not it leads to overall gains in language development.
Development of an online, asynchronous curriculum for a Functional Spanish for EMRs course
PIs - Jaydene Elvin (PhD), Cheryl Chan (MA), Marc Tamarit (MA)
In this project, we conducted a needs assessment, designed a curriculum, created lessons and developed materials for a Functional Spanish course specifically designed for emergency responders.
About Us
Mission Statement
The Hub for Language Teaching and Learning fosters language learning and language teaching opportunities by encouraging the learning of languages, especially those critical languages of the Central Valley and promoting the use of best practices by language teachers. The Hub draws on the rich language resources of the Central Valley, both within the community and within the university.
Our VisionWe envision The Hub for Language Teaching and Learning to be a community space for language teaching, training and development. We intend for The Hub to offer community language and culture classes; training for pre-service and novice teachers; language teaching workshops, as well as the development of language teaching materials and resources. Our Fresno State undergraduate and graduate students will be at the forefront of The Hub by teaching the community language classes, offering teacher training and developing language resources. The Hub will be the first of its kind in the Central Valley and has the potential to enrich the learning experiences of students at Fresno State, while at the same time positively influencing the local community
What the Hub Does
- Language & Culture Workshops/Programs
- Development of Language Materials & Resources
- CSET Preperation for World Languages
- Training for Teachers (pre-service & novice) and Communty Members
- Professional Development Opportunties for Language Teachers
Meet the Team
Jaydene Elvin, PhD
Coordinator
Jaydene Elvin, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Linguistics at California State University, Fresno. Her research and teaching interests include L2 speech acquisition (perception, spoken word recognition and production); second L2 teaching and learning and teacher training using acting techniques. Jaydene is responsible for designing an internship course for Linguistics TESOL students at Fresno State where she provides weekly training in movement, voice, improvisation and classroom management.
Cheryl Chan, MA
Assistant Coordinator
Cheryl Chan, MA, has over twenty-five years of experience in the field of English Language Teaching. After earning a BA in Linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley and an MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) from UCLA, she taught in Mexico and then Germany. She went on to teach English as a Second Language at the adult school, community college, California State University, and the University of California levels. In addition, she taught undergraduate TESL training courses at California State University, Fresno. Most recently, she served as the director of the American English Institute, California State University, Fresno’s intensive English program, where she facilitate the English language learning of international students from around the world as well as the training of novice English as a Second Language teachers. Her areas of interest are second language teaching and learning, teacher psychology, and teacher training. She is a dog person who has a healthy respect for cats.
Naly Fang, BA Linguistics (TESL)
Social Media Coordinator
Naly Fang is a graduate student in the Linguistics Master's Program with an emphasis on TESL/SLAT, at California State University, Fresno. She earned her BA in Linguistics with a focus on Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). She has a passion for teaching and learning. During her undergraduate studies, she volunteered at Fresno Adult School and at the American English Institute, where she worked with English language learners of different backgrounds and language levels. She is a bilingual speaker of English and her native language Hmong. Her interests include playing tennis, cooking, and traveling.
Are you interested in volunteering with The Hub?
We are always on the lookout for volunteers who are interested in getting experience in language teaching, training, and materials development.
Questions relating to language teaching and learning? Do you want to volunteer? Contact us!"