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Why I Refuse to Call My Colleagues “ELL Teachers”

Posted on 21 March 2018 by Michelle Benegas
Michelle Benegas
Michelle Benegas

I can hear my grandmother’s voice echoing through her house as she called. “Get your feet off the davenport!” My mother still calls remote controls “clickers.” My siblings and I have found humor in their use of these antiquated terms. … Continue reading →

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Planning for an Uncertain Future in 2017

Posted on 11 January 2017 by Andy Curtis
Andy Curtis
Andy Curtis

The theme for CATESOL 2016, held in San Diego, last month (17–20 November) was 2020 Vision: Embracing the Past, Planning the Future. In the abstract for my plenary, titled “2020: Where Hindsight and Foresight (Might) Meet,” I wrote: “Predictions about the … Continue reading →

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Learning through Change, Learning to Change

Posted on 2 December 2016 by Dudley Reynolds
Dudley Reynolds
Dudley Reynolds

One of the real honors of being TESOL International Association President is the chance to represent the Association at conferences hosted by Affiliate associations around the world. Since being elected I have had the chance to speak at events hosted … Continue reading →

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TESOL Board Member Tim Collins Addresses Taiwan English Language Teachers

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Tim Collins
Tim Collins
Tim Collins

It was an honor to represent TESOL International Association at the 21st International Symposium of the English Teacher Association Republic of China (ETA-ROC), TESOL’s affiliate in Taiwan. I have been involved with ETA-ROC for a number of years, and have … Continue reading →

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