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Plenary I Rob Jenkins	Plenary II Dr. Alan Seaman
Plenary Title: Motivating, Nurturing, and Letting Go: Student Persistence and Ultimate Success Concurrent Session Title: Project-Basic Learning and Team Projects: The Ultimate Learner-Centered Experience	Activating the Imagination: The Creative Arts in Second Language Teaching
Project-based learning or PBL intimidates many of us because it sounds so risky to allow students to have so much control. It may also be perceived as occupying so much time, that important concepts within the curriculum may be deferred or not taught at all. Learn of the benefits of PBL in the adult education classroom and determine for yourself if the benefits outweigh the effort and time involved. Learn of a simple and beneficial way to incorporate PBL in short efforts throughout a term. This workshop will be hands-on where the participants will take the role of their students.	In this era of testing and standards, the creative arts may seem irrelevant to the curriculum of many ESL programs. This presentation will suggest ways to engage the imagination of language learners through the arts. By judiciously weaving arts-based activities into a typical classroom, a teacher can promote mastery of language structures, stimulate interaction, and evoke cultural interpretation. We will explore a series of activities involving poetry, visual art, and music in order to reflect on how arts-focused instruction can be a catalyst for second language acquisition. Expect a challenging, visually-rich, participatory session!