| ESL & Foreign Languages
| Prof. Judith Garcia, Department Chairperson |
| Location: |
Room 3207 |
Phone:
Fax: |
(305) 237-2434
(305) 237-0948 |
| E-mail: |
judith.garcia@mdc.edu |
| Courses Taught: |
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| Definition: |
ESL - English as a second Language.
Foreign - Of, characteristic of, or from a place or country other than the one being considered.
Language - Communication of thoughts and fellings through a system of arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
(all definitions obtained from the American Heritage Dictionary 4th Ed.) |
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"The key to successful teaching lies in motivating students to learn. We should facilitate students' learning by showing them how to succeed: by helping students establish personal learning goals; by teaching course objectives using technologies and strategies geared to address students with different learning styles needs; by offering multiple opportunities to succeed in a non-threatening environment; by teaching students to monitor their learning; and by creating a climate of patience and respect."
Sincerely,
Professor Judith Garcia
The faculty and staff in the Academic Affairs Division of the Kendall Campus are deeply committed to excellence in the classroom and in labs that support student learning. Kendall Campus faculty members are known for their creativity and innovative approaches to teaching and learning that ensure student success. |
M.A. University of California-Davis
B.A. University of the Pacific
Recipient of the Dr. Robert H. McCabe Endowed Teaching Chair 1998-2000
Judy Garcia moved to Miami after teaching for several years in Venezuelan universities.
While at MDC, she became a successful author, grant writer, technology consultant, and software developer.
Prior to assuming administrative roles at the College, she taught ESL for 15 years and was the recipient of an Endowed Teaching Chair and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) award for teaching excellence.
She served as Founding Director of Distance Education and the Virtual College for the College. Professor Garcia has worked at the College now for over 21 years.
Professor Garcia has been with the Miami Dade College family since 1985. |
