TESOL Blog - Part 5

Global Resources in ESP: A Virtual Seminar on Principled ESP

Posted on 15 October 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide!

On 3 October, three past chairs (including me) of the TESOL ESP Interest Section, together with participants from around the world, co-constructed a unique virtual seminar experience. The title of the virtual seminar was “Principled ESP—Best Practices and Case Studies,” and it was the first time that TESOL had ever had a virtual seminar with three speakers in different locations. David Kertzner was in Oregon, USA, Ethel Swartley was in Colorado, USA, and I was in Kanagawa, Japan. The seminar started at 7:00 am for David, 9:00 am for Ethel, and 11:00 pm for me. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as English for Specific Purposes, ESP, principled ESP, TESOL international association, TESOL virtual seminar, webinar | Leave a comment

Global Resources in ESP: Considering the Integration of Language and Content

Posted on 7 September 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide!

As an educator, I find it helpful to become familiar with important approaches to language learning that may not be considered “principled ESP” but that sometimes may be related. Therefore, I would like to share with you two resources that provide insight into content in ESP and CLIL (content-and-language-integrated learning). Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as Alan Jones, CLIL, content and language integrated learning, English for Specific Purposes, language in content instruction, LICI, Macquarie University, principled ESP | Leave a comment

$5.69 Professional Development

Posted on 4 September 2012 by Ayanna Cooper

Ayanna Cooper

Welcome to the online discussion about Professional Development on a shoestring budget! When reflecting on Rehab Rajab’s article I thought a lot about the ways in which I participate in low cost professional development activities. I have to admit although I don’t have a Facebook, Twitter, or Linked In account (shocking – right?!) I do visit blogs, wikis, watch online webinars, and, most important, I value my Professional Learning Community. Rehab stated it best: “A PLN is . . . everyone and everything around us that we learn from.” With that definition in mind I’d like to describe a recent conversation I had with a colleague. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as Facebook, LinkedIn, PLC, PLN, professional development, professional development commitee, professional learning community, professional learning network, social media, TESOL international association, twitter | 9 Comments

Global Resources in ESP: The Impact of Professional Communication Research on Organizational Communication

Posted on 6 August 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide!

I would like to share with you an outstanding book chapter that addresses issues in organizational communication from the point of view of the professional communication researcher (in contrast to the view of the trainer). Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as business communication, Chris Candlin, communication theory, Emergent themes and research challenges: Reconceptualising LSP, English for medical purposes, English for Specific Purposes, ESP, ESP Interest Section, Jonathan Crichton, Kevin Knight, organizational communication, TESOL international association | Leave a comment

Try a webinar!

Posted on 6 July 2012 by Joe McVeigh

Joe McVeigh

Earlier this year I had the chance to take part in an online professional development opportunity known as the Virtual Round Table Web Conference. Participants from all over the globe gave online presentations in a webinar format on subjects related to technology and language teaching. If you missed the conference, all of the 45 presentations were recorded and are available to view online for free. Be sure to scroll down for the complete program. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as ELT, free, Joe McVeigh, online, professional development, seminar, TESOL, virtual, virtual seminar, webinar | 2 Comments

Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Facilitating Discussion Sessions

Posted on 30 June 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide! In a previous TESOL Blog post, I mentioned Mr. Adnan Mahmud’s upcoming visit to Kanda University of International Studies (KUIS) in Japan, and now, I am pleased to announce that his presentation on leadership and the subsequent discussion session with approximately 90 Japanese undergraduate students and adult learners were both a great success! In this post, I would like to share with you why the students were such active participants. Continue reading →

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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Teaching Intellectual Property (IP) English

Posted on 22 June 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello ESPers worldwide! With the growing importance of the intellectual property (IP) system in trade agreements, international relations, business strategy, law, etc., it seems possible that one day you may need resources to help your students to learn IP English. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as European patent office, intellectual property, intellectual property English, IP English, Japan patent office, Kevin Knight, TESOL international association, United States patent and trademark office | Leave a comment

Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Check out the SBA

Posted on 18 June 2012 by Kevin Knight

Kevin Knight

Hello, ESPers worldwide!

Are you looking for a great site to teach the content and language of entrepreneurship? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers free online courses for starting a business.

I also recommend checking out the following free online course: “Essential Guide to Starting Your Own Business for Young Entrepreneurs.” Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as business English, English for Specific Purposes, entrepreneurship, Kevin Knight, TESOL international association, U.S. Small Business Administration | Leave a comment

How Will You Spend Your Summer Vacation?

Posted on 14 June 2012 by Christine

Christine Coombe

People go into teaching for a number of reasons. The most common is the desire to make a difference in a student’s life. Others want to follow in the footsteps of their parents or are influenced by a past teacher. One of the most attractive reasons for teachers is those long summer vacations that are a universal benefit for teachers worldwide. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as Christine Coombe, Dubai Men's University, English language teaching, summer vacation, TESOL international association, TESOL Past President, travel, United Arab Emirates | 3 Comments

TESOL Members at Work in the Field Worldwide

Posted on 11 June 2012 by ssahr

Sarah Sahr

TESOL members have sometimes been invited by the U.S. Department of State to serve as an English Language Fellows and English Language Specialists (formally working with U.S. Information Agency). I was fortunate enough to go as an English Language Specialist to Malaysia twice at the end of 2011. There, I presented EFL professional development workshops specifically developed for primary & secondary teachers, ELT university professors, and ELT university students in 4 Malaysian states. It was a great time!

For this blog, however, I would like to share three stories from other TESOL members who have also helped the U.S. Department of State train global audiences around the world. Continue reading →

Posted in TESOL Blog | Tagged as DOS, English Language Specialist, English language teaching, English Language Teaching Fellow, international travel, TESOL international association, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Information Agency, USIA | 3 Comments

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