Elfrieda Lepp-Kaethler

Assistant Professor, TESOL
Providence University College & Theological Seminary

Education

  • Degree, Bilingual Education (German/Spanish), Instituto de Formación Docente (Paraguay),1980
  • B.Ed., University of Winnipeg, 1990
  • M.A., Global Studies: TTESOL, Providence Theological Seminary, 2003
  • Ph.D., English Studies: Psycholinguistics, University of Nottingham, UK, 2013

Contact Information

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Teaching Fields

  • Spanish as a Foreign Language
  • Second Language Acquisition
  • Applied Linguistics /Morphology, Phonology, Syntax Methods and Materials in TESOL
  • Language Curriculum Development
  • Assessment, Placement, and Evaluation Psycholinguistics
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Language Teacher Education
  • TESOL Intensive Summer Institute
  • Practicum supervision for TESOL

Professional Experience

  • 2007 – Present: Providence Theological Seminary, Assistant Professor of TESOL
  • 2003 – 2006: Steinbach Bible College, TESOL instructor
  • 2000 – 2006: Providence College, Adjunct faculty in Spanish, English for Academic Purposes and TESOL 1996 – 2002, 2005: South Eastman English and Literacy Services, ESL Instructor, Program Coordinator 1990 – 1995: ASCIM Paraguay Director of Literacy and Spanish as a Second Language Program
  • 1981: ASCIM Paraguay, Teacher

Professional Associations

  • TESL/TEAM Manitoba
  • TESL Canada
  • TESOL International
  • South Eastman English and Literacy Services (SEELS) (board member)

Workshops

  • Sociolinguistics Issues: Professional Development for English Language Teachers, South Eastman English and Literacy Services, Steinbach, MB. December 8-9, 2014.
  • Teaching English as Christian Mission. North Park Community Church. London, Ontario. November 22, 2014.
  • Teaching English as Christian Mission. Mennonite Brethren Missions, Gretna, MB. July 4, 2014
  • Art as Reflection, Worship and Therapy Series. Providence Theological Seminary, Counselling Dept. Otterburne, MB. June, 2014
  • Professional Development for English Language Teachers. Universidad Evangelica del Paraguay. Asuncion, Paraguay. March 29, April 12, 2014
  • Professional Development for English Language Teachers. Universidad Evanglica: Instituto de Formacion Docente, Filadelfia, Paraguay. April 3-5, 2014
  • Globish: English as a Global Language. Public Lectures, Providence University College and Theological Seminary. McNally Robinson, Winnipeg, MB; Eastman Educational Center, Steinbach, MB. February, 2014.
  • Professional Development for English Language Teachers. Doane Baptist Seminary. Iloilo City, Philippines. October 19 – November
    9, 2012
  • Defining Moments: Motivational Strategies in the L2 Classroom. TESL Canada Conference, Kamloops, BC. October 11, 2012
  • Wellspring of Motivation and L2 Vision in SLA: Sacred Texts as Source CELT Conference Jan 27-29, 2012 The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T, Hong Kong
  • Just Imagine! Motivation, Identity and Imagination in the L2 Classroom
  • Grammar for Making Meaning: A functional text-based approach to teaching Grammar Taking English to Task
  • In Language Learner’s Shoes: Narrative Inquiry as Professional Development
  • Integrating Pronunciation into EAP Vocabulary Development
  • Beyond Words – Teaching Pronunciation at a Discourse Level
  • Language Teaching as Hospitality
  • Designing Bible-based ESL/EFL Curriculum
  • Learning to Read and Write in a Second Language: Low Level Adult ESL/Literacy Learners
  • Cultural Lenses: Developing Awareness and Strategies for Interactional Competence
  • Teacher Observation and Supervision
  • Action Research
  • The Lexical Approach
  • Task-based Teaching and Learning
  • Developing a Language Curriculum
  • Canadian Language Benchmarks Assessment Tool

Publications

English Language Curricula

  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2014). Discussion Guide: Acts of the Apostles, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications, 2014
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2014). The Life of Joseph, Faith Journey I: Following God’s Dreams, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2012). Developing Listening & Speaking Skills: First Century Christianity Vol. I, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2012). Developing Pronunciation Skills: First Century Christianity Vol. II, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2012). Developing Reading and Writing Skills: First Century Christianity Vol. III, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2012). Developing Grammar Skills: First Century Christianity Vol. IV, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2012). Developing Academic Reading Strategies: First Century Christianity Vol. V, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2011). Developing Academic Writing Skills: First Century Christianity Vol. VI, Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2011). Faith Portraits II: Witnesses to All Nations (Acts), Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2008). Faith Portraits I: The Family of God (Gospel of Luke), Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., Lepp-Kaethler, E., Little, L. (2003). Faith Encounters II: Believing in Jesus (Gospel of John), Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., Lepp-Kaethler, E., Little, L. (2003). Faith Encounters I: Living By Faith (Hebrew 11), Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.
  • Tiessen, G., & Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2006). Faith Journey II: Following God’s Plans (The Life of Peter), Steinbach, MB, Joy Two Publications.

Additional Publications

  • Lepp-Kaethler, E. & Dörnyei, Z. (2012). The Role of Sacred Texts in Enhancing Motivation and Living the Vision in SLA. in M. Wong et. al. Christian Faith and English Language Teaching and Learning: Research on the Interrelationship of Religion and ELT. New York: Routledge.
  • Lepp-Kaethler, E. (2006). Integrating Pronunciation into EAP Vocabulary Development. TEAL Manitoba Journal, Vol.
  • 22 Number 2, pp 4-8.
  • Lepp-Kaethler, E., (1993-1995) Aprendemos para Hoy (Spanish Language and Adult Literacy Curriculum, 6 Volumes) ASCIM: Filadelfia, Paraguay

Hobbies

  • Reflective Writing
  • Biking
  • Executive Director of the Bread and Jam Society
  • Crocheting slipper socks
  • Painting (acrylic)