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TESOL English Language Bulletin- Educator pipeline at risk 22 September 2016
- Increasing our focus on general academic vocabulary 22 September 2016
- Language training for a globalized workforce 22 September 2016
- Vietnam to teach Chinese language in primary school from 2017 22 September 2016
- Common Core isn't going anywhere 22 September 2016
Tag Archives: Standards
Controversy in Adult Conversation
Rob Sheppard
A lot of teachers I’ve spoken with completely avoid contentious topics in their classroom. Of course, the intentions are good: to create an inclusive, congenial atmosphere. And in a world where the language of trigger warnings and safe spaces is … Continue reading
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Tagged as adult ed, controversy, conversation, conversation topics, engagement, evergreen, Robert Sheppard, Standards
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The U.S. Common Core State Standards: TESOL’s Perspectives Locally & Globally
Deena Boraie
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) Initiative is a significant education initiative in the United States and has been adopted by 45 states and the District of Columbia. The CCSS cover English language arts and mathematics, and now there is … Continue reading
Posted in TESOL Blog, TESOL Leadership Blog
Tagged as CCSS, Common Core, ESL standards, Standards, TESOL President, TESOL President's blog
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