Next Event:
TESOL Italy Trieste Local Group Invites Teachers of all levels (PreK through University) to a Free Workshop
The Power of Mindset in Education
📅 Friday, March 28, 2025
⏰ 18:00 - 19:00
🎤 Guest Speaker: Dom Caristi, Fulbright Scholar - University of Ljubljana, Professor Emeritus, Media Department, Ball State University
Join us for an insightful workshop exploring how mindset influences both students and teachers in achieving success. Discover how a teacher’s perception of their students' abilities can directly impact student performance and motivation. Learn practical strategies to foster a growth mindset in the classroom and create a more supportive learning environment.
About the Speaker
Dom Caristi (PhD, University of Iowa) is Professor Emeritus of Media at Ball State University and co-author of Communication Law, 4th edition (2025). He has been a Fulbright Professor in Slovenia (1995, 2025) and Greece (2009) and has also taught in Italy. Currently, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Chapter of the Fulbright Association.
Throughout his career, he has held fellowships with the Radio Television Digital News Association and the National Association of Television Program Executives. His accolades include:
🏆 Distinguished Service Award (Iowa Broadcasters Association, 1998)
🏆 Distinguished Education Service Award (Broadcast Education Association, 2023)
🏆 Outstanding Faculty Awards (Ball State University, 2012 & 2020)
Currently residing in Muncie, Indiana, he shares his passion for media and education alongside his wife, Kim.
Past Events - 2024/25 School Year
Dyslexia in Second Language Learners
📅 Friday, January 24, 2025
⏰ 18:00 - 19:00
Dyslexia affects up to 15% of students in English-speaking countries. While lower in Italy due to linguistic differences, diagnoses are increasing. This workshop provided practical classroom strategies to support students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), benefitting all learners.
🎤 Led by: Giulia Gentile, freelance English teacher and translator.
TESOL Italy National Conference - Rome
📅 December 6-7, 2024
Postponed: "What is English to You?"
📅 Originally scheduled: November 8, 2024
🎤 Speaker: Monika Kavalir, University of Ljubljana
This session explored university students' evolving relationship with English as a global language. Based on findings from the SPEAKEng project, the discussion analyzed language use and attitudes across Europe, including Italy.
Back to School with TESOL Italy Trieste
📅 October 18, 2024
Our Networking & Informational Event kicked off the academic year by introducing the TESOL Italy Trieste Local Group, sharing our mission, upcoming events, and professional development opportunities. It was a great opportunity to connect with fellow educators, exchange ideas, and collaborate!
📩 For More Information:
✉️ Janine Sprague Zolle - Trieste Local Group Coordinator
📧 tesolitalytrieste@gmail.com
