Patrick T. Randolph’s presentation, “Enhancing Learning in the Classroom with the Benefits of Exercise,” was nominated by Minnesota TESOL for the Best of TESOL Affiliates based on the feedback from the 2019 MELEd conference attendees. His talk was voted the Best Session at the 2019 MELEd Conference. Patrick’s presentation was then selected by TESOL International as one of the three “Best of TESOL Affiliates.” Patrick presented his session at the 2021 Virtual TESOL Convention & English Language Expo.
Patrick T. Randolph
Member-At-Large: Nebraska
Represents: Mid-America TESOL; MinneTESOL; CoTESOL; & WITESOL
This interactive session examines physical exercise’s powerful effects on the brain. Language learning benefits are discussed and participants will practice effective exercises guaranteed to help strengthen their ELLs’ cognition, attention, and memory. One academic-based activity is also offered that focuses on developing student awareness of exercise’s robust impact on learning.
The 2021 “Best of TESOL Affiliates”
Each year, up to eight TESOL nominated Affiliates are invited to present special sessions at the TESOL International Convention. These are submitted as the best presentations from the 109 worldwide TESOL Affiliate Conferences. TESOL International is responsible for choosing from among all submissions and awarding the Best of TESOL Affiliates distinction. Three sessions were selected and presented at the 2021 TESOL Convention.
Karina Jackson
Affiliate: Intermountain TESOL
Title: What’s in a Meme?
MaryLynn Patton
Affiliate: TexTESOL V
Title: Investigate Social, Political, and Cultural Issues Using Novels
Patrick T. Randolph
Affiliate: MinneTESOL
Title: Enhancing Learning in the Classroom with the Benefits of Exercise
