Tips on Writing Successful Conference Presentation Proposals

Posted on 16 May 2012 by Joe McVeigh
Joe McVeigh
Joe McVeigh

The deadline to submit proposals for next year’s TESOL conference is June 1. Have you got your proposal ready? Here are a few tips on improving the proposals that you submit. Continue reading →

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Use Technology Creatively!

Posted on 14 May 2012 by Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Knight

Hello ESPers worldwide!

In Japan, it really feels like spring is here.  The weather is warm, the trees are green, and the birds outside my window are . . . My apologies for getting off track.  It’s just the effect of spring (smile).

I wanted to get you all thinking about using technology creatively to meet the needs of your students.  In addition, please remember that as technology changes, so can your programs. Continue reading →

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TESOL Releases White Paper on Language Teaching Policies and Practices

Posted on 9 May 2012 by Craig Triplett
Craig Triplett
Craig Triplett

TESOL International Association has recently inaugurated a series of white papers, research briefs, and policy briefs. Written by thought leaders in the field, these documents will enable the association to share its perspective on emerging issues in English language teaching and learning. The first document in this series is a white paper, written by Ahmar Mahboob and Namala Tilakaratna, titled A Principles-Based Approach for English Language Teaching Policies and Practices. Continue reading →

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Top 10 Reasons to Attend TESOL Advocacy Day 2012

Posted on 8 May 2012 by John Segota
John Segota
John Segota

If you’re a member of TESOL International Association, you have likely heard about advocacy and the importance of getting involved. A key opportunity is coming up 18-19 June in Washington, D.C., at TESOL Advocacy Day 2012.

Why get involved? Participants in last year’s Advocacy Day were asked that very question,  and they came up with a list of their Top 10 Reasons to Participate in TESOL Advocacy Day 2012:

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Summaries of TESOL Surveys on Professional Development Needs

Posted on 30 April 2012 by ssahr
ssahr
Sarah Sahr

TESOL International Association conducted surveys of TESOL members and nonmembers in January and February 2012 to learn more about the professional development needs of specific groups within the English language teaching field.  The surveys included both quantitative and qualitative questions.  To access summaries of the surveys click on the links below:

TESOL’s Professional Development Committee encourages you to share your experiences with your peers.  What are your most important professional development needs, successes, and/or challenges?  Please make sure to mention the specific context in which you teach, and also share any specific effective practices in professional development you recommend for your colleagues.

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)

Posted on 30 April 2012 by Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Knight

Hello ESPers worldwide!

As a doctoral student of leadership communication/discourse & leadership development and the teacher of an undergraduate seminar titled Organizational Leadership, I have become increasingly aware of the importance of leadership skills for our students already in or seeking leadership positions. Continue reading →

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Your Students are an Important Resource!

Posted on 23 April 2012 by Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Knight

Hello ESPers worldwide!

One of the main types of “principled ESP” training that I have done in Japan is with very small classes (of one or two students).  The students are of a very high level (e.g., attended graduate school in the United States) and are preparing for their new assignments overseas. Continue reading →

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: An ESP Article to be Shared Worldwide!

Posted on 14 April 2012 by Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Knight

Hello ESPers worldwide!

In the TESOL ESP IS, we are grateful for the opportunity to publish in the journal of the IATEFL English for Specific Purposes Special Interest Group titled Professional and Academic English that Mark Krzanowski, Prithvi Shrestha, and the IATEFL ESP SIG have provided. Continue reading →

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What to do after the TESOL conference

Posted on 5 April 2012 by Joe McVeigh
Joe McVeigh
Joe McVeigh

Many of us return from a big conference like TESOL 2012 full of energy and excitement. It’s invigorating to be around other professionals and to share ideas. But once we get home and sort out the laundry and get our lesson plans ready for the week, it can be hard to keep up the enthusiasm. Here are some ideas for how to follow up on what you’ve learned. Continue reading →

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: The TESOL Resource Center

Posted on 4 April 2012 by Kevin
Kevin
Kevin Knight

At the ESP IS Open Meeting at TESOL 2012, Sarah Sahr, TESOL professional development manager, announced that the TESOL Resource Center (TRC) would make some resources available free of charge to everyone in the world – members and nonmembers of TESOL. That means ESPers could use the TRC to  share resources  worldwide! Continue reading →

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