Presentations at State and National TESOL Conventions in North America

• Seaman, Alan and Canning, Michael. English as a Lingua Franca: A Target for Classroom Assessments. International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, April 2020 (postponed).
• Canning, Michael and Seaman, Alan. Cultivating Confidence: A Necessary Factor for Success in English. International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, April 2020 (postponed).
• Seaman, Alan. Using Calligraphy and the Visual Arts to Teach English Vocabulary. Featured workshop, International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, April 2020 (postponed).
• Seaman, Alan  Visual Literacy and Second Language Fluency: The Visual Arts and Second Language Teaching. Plenary address, Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, February 2020.
• Seaman, Alan. Giving Voice to English Language Diversity Through Audio Recordings.  Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, Naperville, IL, Feb. 2019  (featured speaker).
• Seaman, Alan. TESOL Advocacy in Higher Education. Higher Education Interest Section, Illinois TESOL-BE, February 2019.
• Seaman, Alan and Vroom Fick, Sara.  Issues and Models for English Language Learners in International Schools International TESOL Convention, Chicago, March 2018.
• Seaman, Alan and Welch, Audrey. Methodology for Teaching English to Children in the Global South. International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA, March 2017.
• Seaman, Alan. English Language Instruction for Children in the Global South. Featured Speaker. Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, February 2017.
• Canning, Michael and Seaman, Alan.  Cultivating Confidence: A Necessary Factor for Success in     English. Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, February 2017.
• Seaman, Alan and Canning, Michael. Teaching Multicultural Leadership Skills in English Language. Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, February 2017.
• Seaman, Alan; Crookes, Graham; and Stone, William. Panel Discussion: The Current State of      Educational Methodology in TESOL. Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, February 2017.
• Seaman, Alan and Canning, Michael. “Incorporating Intercultural Communication Skills into English Language Classes,” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, February 2016.
• Seaman, Alan and Vroom, Sara.  Techniques for Teaching English to Younger Children Throughout the World.  International TESOL Convention, Toronto, ON, March 2015.
• Seaman, Alan and Deroo, Matthew.  Beyond the Textbook: Creating High-Interest Materials for English Learners.  International TESOL Convention, Toronto, ON, March 2015.
• Seaman, Alan and Canning, Michael.  Perspectives on Teaching English to STEM Professionals.  International TESOL Convention, Toronto, ON, March 2015.
• Seaman, Alan.  Using Calligraphy and the Visual Arts to Teach Vocabulary.  Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, Naperville, IL  February, 2015.
• Seaman, Alan & Vroom, Sara. “Writing and Recording Original Audio Tracks for Authentic Listening,” International TESOL Convention, Portland, OR, March 2014.
• Seaman, Alan & Dormer, Jan. “Passport to Adventure: A Christian EFL Series for Children.” Christians in English Language Teaching Conference, Portland, OR, March 2014.
• Seaman, Alan & Vroom, Sara. “Writing and Recording Original Audio Tracks for Authentic Listening” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, Chicago, IL, February 2014.
• Seaman, Alan & Canning, Michael. “Perspectives on Teaching ESL to STEM Professionals” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, Chicago, IL, February 2014.
• Seaman, Alan & Friesema, Marie. “Teaching ESL to Migrant Workers at America’s Racecourses” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, Chicago, IL, February 2014.
• Seaman, Alan, "Creating Effective and Attractive Materials for Your ESL Classes." International TESOL Convention,  Dallas, TX, March 21, 2013.
• Seaman, Alan and Pierson, Cheri. "The Efferent-Aesthetic Distinction and Second Language Reading." International TESOL Convention, Dallas, TX, March 21, 2013.
• Seaman, Alan. “Connecting Literature to the World of Adult ESL Students” International TESOL Convention, Philadelphia, PA, March 30, 2012.
• Seaman, Alan and Francis, Benjamin. “The Efferent-Aesthetic Distinction and Second Language Reading,” Illinois TESOL-BE State Convention, Feb. 27, 2012.
• Seaman, Alan. Plenary address. “Myths, Metaphors, and Methods: English Language Teaching and Adult Education” Workshop. “Understanding and Responding to Errors by Adult Learners of English” Lake County Area Planning Council Professional Development Conference, College of Lake County, October 22, 2011.
• Seaman, Alan. “Professional Development Training Modules: Passport to Adventure” Professional Development Workshop, Purposeful Design Publications, Colorado Springs, July 12-13, 2011.
• Seaman, Alan. “Developing Effective and Attractive Materials for Your ESL Classes” Illinois TESOL- BE State Convention, Naperville, IL, February 11-12, 2011.
• Seaman, Alan. “The Arts and Interaction: Strategies for the Classroom.” Plenary address at the Illinois TESOL-BE Spring Workshop, Chicago, April 2010.
• Seaman, Alan. “Teaching in Multilevel and Diverse Classrooms.” International TESOL Convention, Boston, MA, March 2010.
• Tasheva, Ellie and Seaman, Alan. “Using Suggestopedia Techniques with ESL Learners, Illinois TESOL/BE State Convention, Naperville, February 2010.
• Seaman, Alan. “How Attitudes Toward Globalization Influence English Language Learning” International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, March 2009.
• Seaman, Alan and Pierson, Cheri. “Thinking Deeply About Culture Through Poetry and the Visual Arts,” International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, March 2009.
• Seaman, Alan. Materials Development for English Language Teachers in Remote Contexts.” International TESOL Convention, Denver, CO, March 2009.
• Seaman, Alan, Holloway, Brandy, and Thorpe, Christa. “Connecting Literature to the World of Adult ESL Students, Illinois TESOL/BE State Convention, Naperville, February 2009.
• Seaman, Alan. “Methodology, History and Models: Meeting the Needs of ELL Students in the ‘Regular’ Classroom.” Keynote address, Illinois Association of Colleges of Teacher Education Annual Conference, Illinois State University, Bloomington-Normal, IL, May 2008. (Featured speaker)

• Seaman, Alan. “Strategies for Effective Error Correction in Speaking and Writing.” Workshop, Chicagoland ESL Ministry Conference, Moody Bible Institute, April 2008.
• Seaman, Alan. “Models of ESL Ministry – Finding a Place.” Plenary address, Chicagoland ESL Ministry Conference, Moody Bible Institute, April 2008. (Featured speaker)
• Seaman, Alan. “Advocating for Bilingual Education on Two Continents.” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, Naperville, IL, March 2008.
• Lee, Pearl and Seaman, Alan. “Applying Contrastive Rhetoric to Papers and Speeches.” Illinois TESOL-BE Convention, Naperville, IL, February 2008.
• Seaman, Alan. “Contemporary Movements in World Missions.” (Six-part series) New Wilmington Mission Conference, Westminster College, PA. July 2007. (Featured speaker.)
• Seaman, Alan. “Principles for Managing and Teaching Oversized Classes,” International TESOL Convention, Seattle, WA, March 2007.
• Seaman, Alan. “Making the Case for Bilingual Education on Two Continents.” Featured speaker, Bilingual Education Advocacy Conference, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL, April 2006.
• Seaman, Alan. “Teaching Life Skills English” Workshop Presenter and Panel Discussion Moderator, Teaching Our Neighbors; Reaching Our Community: Wheaton-Moody ESL Ministry Conference Moody Bible Institute, March 2006.
• Seaman, Alan and Weaver, Phyllis. “Evaluating an Effective Bilingual Program: A Longitudinal Study.” International TESOL Convention, Tampa, Florida, March 2006.
• Clemens, Lance and Seaman, Alan. “Building a Vocabulary Bridge to Academic Study.” Illinois TESOL/BE Convention, Naperville, IL, March 2006.
• Seaman, Alan. “Principles of Authentic Assessment for Adult Education.” Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois Regional TESOL Convention, Wisconsin Dells, September 2005.
• Seaman, Alan. “The Role of Creativity in the Era of Standards: Using Creative Writing and the Visual Arts with English Language Learners.” Plenary address, Illinois TESOL/BE Spring Workshop, Illinois State University, Bloomington, IL, April 2005.
• Seaman, Alan. “Authentic Assessment Made Easier.” International TESOL Convention, San Antonio, Texas, March 2005.
• Seaman, Alan, et al. “Respecting Religious Differences in ESL Classrooms.” Panel presentation, International TESOL Convention, San Antonio, March 2005.
• Seaman, Alan, et al. “No Problem, Whatever Your Angle.” Panel presentation, International TESOL Convention, San Antonio, March 2005.
• Seaman, Alan. “Principles for Teaching Large Multilevel ESL Classes,” Illinois TESOL/BE Convention, February 2005.
• Seaman, Alan. “Methods and Materials for English as a Second Language: A Training Module.”Chicago Public Schools, Office of Language and Cultural Education, December 2001.
• Seaman, Alan. “Pictures as Prompts for Cultural Interpretation.” International TESOL Convention, St. Louis, MO, Feb. 2001.
• Seaman, Alan and Lopez, Hector. “Comparing Pull-Out and Self-Contained Elementary ESL Programs.” Illinois TESOL/BE Convention, Chicago, IL, April 2000.
• Seaman, Alan; Escobar, Joanna; Meadows, Pamela, and Hayward, Linda. “Tracking Student Performance in Adult ESL Programs: A Discussion of the Equating Study.” Illinois TESOL/BE Convention, Chicago, IL, April 2000.
• Seaman, Alan. “Evaluating an Innovative Elementary ESL Program.” International TESOL Convention, Vancouver, B.C., March 2000.
• Seaman, Alan; Escobar, Joanna; Meadows, Pamela, and Hayward, Linda. “Tracking Student Performance in Adult ESL Programs.” International TESOL Convention, Vancouver, B.C., March 2000.