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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Inquiry learning vs. standardized content: Can they coexist? 22 May 2013
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Tag Archives: ESP
Global Resources in ESP: Two books on Professional Communication
Kevin Knight
Hello, ESPers worldwide! I am more excited than ever about the future of ESP because there is a growing need worldwide for communication skills in professional and academic settings. At TESOL 2013, I came across a wonderful book at the … Continue reading
The TESOL Symposium Facilitating Learning Through Student Empowerment: An Overview
Maria Antonia Irizarry
Editor’s Note: The symposium papers discussed in this blog posting are available in the TESOL Resource Center. Just click on “Find a Resource” and then in the top dropdown menu, choose “White Papers & Live Events.” The TESOL Symposium “Facilitating … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: A Virtual Seminar on Principled ESP
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 … Continue reading
Global Resources in ESP: The Impact of Professional Communication Research on Organizational Communication
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).
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Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Teach a Man to Fish!
Kevin Knight
Hello ESPers worldwide! I am sure that many of you have heard the famous quote that goes something like, “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him … Continue reading
Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: ESP Resources for Training Young Entrepreneurs
Kevin Knight
Hello ESPers worldwide! At Kanda University of International Studies, my university in Japan, we will have the privilege of hearing Mr. Adnan Mahmud talk about leadership and entrepreneurship to undergraduates and unemployed adults preparing to enter or re-enter the workforce. Mr. … Continue reading
Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Use Technology Creatively!
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 … Continue reading
Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: The TESOL Resource Center
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 … Continue reading
Global Resources and Leadership Development in ESP: Sharing ESP Blogs
Kevin Knight
Hello ESPers worldwide! This will be a short communication as TESOL 2012 is nearly here, and I know that some of our colleagues have already left for Philadelphia. Before I make the long trip myself, I wanted to share with … Continue reading
Global resources and leadership development in ESP: What kind of food do you want at the global potluck party?
Kevin Knight
Hello ESPers worldwide! During the IATEFL and TESOL discussion hosted by 12 ESP leaders that I mentioned in my previous post, we saw ourselves as participating in a “global potluck party to which everyone in the world was invited.” During … Continue reading