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TESOL English Language Bulletin- English higher education faces enrollment slowdown 22 April 2014
- Common-assessment groups differ on accommodations 22 April 2014
- English language learners need help, not an inflexible state mandate 22 April 2014
- More than half new primary pupils struggle to speak English 22 April 2014
- Studies offer insights on implementing Common Core 22 April 2014
Tag Archives: English as a second language
Death of an ESL Program
Bruce Stirling
The fall 2012 American Language Program pre-semester meeting began like any other. I chatted with my fellow University of Connecticut (UConn) adjuncts, then settled back to check my rosters. Good news. Enrollment was up again. Our program in Stamford, Connecticut, an … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: An Opportunity to Publish in an ESP Journal
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! As many of you know, the TESOL ESP IS and the IATEFL ESP SIG have been collaborating in a number of ways, including online discussions, speaker exchanges, and publishing opportunities. In this regard, I am pleased to … Continue reading
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Tagged as academic publishing, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, english for academic purposes, English for occupational purposes, English for Specific Purposes, IATEFL, Kevin Knight, Mark Krzanowski, professional English, TESOL international association
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Global Resources in ESP: Current Developments in English for Academic, Specific, and Occupational Purposes
Kevin Knight
At the TESOL convention in Dallas in March 2013, the academic session of the ESP IS created by the current chair, Yinghuei Chen, was titled “Developments in ESP Pedagogy Around the Globe.” As a member of the audience and a … Continue reading
Why attend the TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit?
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 16-18 June in Washington, DC, at the new TESOL Advocacy & Policy Summit (formerly … Continue reading
Introducing TESOL’s Second Language Writing Blogger…
Elena Shvidko
Finishing up this academic year, I am starting a different, small, yet enjoyable, journey as a TESOL blogger. My name is Elena Shvidko. I originally come from Russia, and I have been in the United States for 7 years pursuing … Continue reading
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Tagged as elena shvidko, English as a second language, ESL, first-year composition, second language writing, SLW
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Many Helpful Things: Online Resources and Activities
Tara Arntsen
As a comment to one of my earlier posts about blogging, reader Diana Bermfadez mentioned a website that was new to me called ManyThings.org. This prompted me to take a look at the site, which is amazing, and think about other … Continue reading
Investment, Identity, and Language Learning
Bonny Norton
In my early research with adults in Canada (published in the TESOL Quarterly, 1995), I observed that existing theories of motivation in the field of language learning were not consistent with the findings from my research. Most theories at the … Continue reading
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Tagged as classroom language practices. English language learner, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, English language education, homophobia, learner motivation, racism, sexism, TESOL 2013 International Convention & English Language Expo, TESOL international association
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Moving Education Online
Tara Arntsen
Jenkins, Clinton, Purushotma, Robison, and Weigel (2006) describe participatory cultures, outlines new media literacy skills, and explains the importance of learning and teaching these skills in their white paper “Confronting the Challenges of Participatory Culture: Media Education for the 21st Century” … Continue reading
Advocating for TESOL as a Profession
Suzanne Panferov
In my day job, I direct the Center for English as a Second Language (CESL) at the University of Arizona (UA). The UA is a large, public university located in the city of Tucson in southern Arizona about 100 kilometers … Continue reading
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Tagged as 2013 Presidential Plenary, 2013 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo, Center for English as a Second Language, corporatizing the university, English as a second language, English language teaching, higher education funding, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL, TESOL funding, TESOL President, University of Arizona
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The Flipped Classroom
Tara Arntsen
More and more, you might hear about the flipped classroom. What is it? Well, the flipped classroom is a teaching model where students do traditional classroom activities, such as listen to lectures, at home via the Internet, resulting in more … Continue reading
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Tagged as education technology, English as a foreign language, English as a second language, English language learners, flipped classroom, homework, integrating technology into education, nontraditional classroom, technology and education, TESOL Connections, TESOL international association, video in the classroom
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