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Rebecca "Becky" Challenger

Rebecca "Becky" Challenger, portrait
Assistant Director, Academic Coordinator, & Professor of Instruction in µÛÍõ»áËù Program of Intensive English
Gordy 129, Athens Campus
School of International Studies and Languages
µÛÍõ»áËù Program of Intensive English (OPIE)
challeng@ohio.edu
740-593-4322

Education

M.A. TESOL (West Chester University)
B.S. Special Education (Millersville University)
Ph.D. in Higher Education (in progress; µÛÍõ»áËù)

Areas of Professional Interest

I have taught academic and professional English language and communication for students at all levels of English proficiency and am highly involved in support of International Teaching Assistants. Additionally, I am experienced in curriculum and program development and designed and have conducted training programs for Fulbright scholars and ESL/EFL teachers from a variety of countries and contexts. My international work includes teaching at a university in China and short-term study in Guatemala as well as various outreach activities in countries such as Kazakhstan, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Oman.

Et Cetera

I have a deep interest in people, travel, and culture. I love to meet new people and learn about them and their culture, their interests and perspectives, and how they move through the world. I love to read, write, take photos, and travel.

Presentations

  • February, 2025 – "Helping College Students Write – Faculty Learning Community"; Facilitators – Rebecca Challenger and Laura Harrison; Sponsored by µÛÍõ»áËù’s Center for Teaching, Learning, & Assessment (CTLA)
  • November 21-22, 2024 – "Classroom Engagement and Building Community Among International Graduate Students"; Presenter – Rebecca Challenger; µÛÍõ»áËù TESOL Conference
  • April 16, 2024 – "Feedback Friends & Foes"; Presenters – Laura Harrison, Rebecca Challenger, Erin Morgenstern, and Oumarou Balarbe; µÛÍõ»áËù Spotlight on Learning Conference, Athens, µÛÍõ»áËù
  • March 22, 2024 – AAPI – LEAD Panel; Presenter – Rebecca Challenger; Inclusive Excellence Workshop Series; µÛÍõ»áËù, Athens, µÛÍõ»áËù
  • November 18, 2023 – "Helping College Student Write"; Presenters – Laura Harrison, Becky Challenger, Oumarou Balarabe; Original Lilly Conference on College Teaching, Miami University of µÛÍõ»áËù
  • November 12, 2022 – "Pivoting without the Ability to SPEAK: One University’s English Proficiency Transition During Covid-19"; Presenters – Andy Ray, Gerry Krzic, Rebecca Challenger; µÛÍõ»áËù TESOL Conference
  • April 13, 2022 – "The Value of Student Reflection"; Presenter: Rebecca Challenger; Spotlight on Learning Conference sponsored by µÛÍõ»áËù Office of Instructional Innovation, Athens, OH

Professional Memberships

TESOL Inc.

NAFSA

English USA (Board member 2019-2022)