Quick Tip: 4 Rules to Improve Classroom Games by Leslie Barratt
Regardless of their teaching approach, language teachers often create or adapt group games for a variety of reasons, including motivating learning, providing practice, assessing student performance, and even adding an element of fun to an otherwise boring session. Here are four principles for classroom games that can keep your students actively engaged with English. Read More
TESOL Initiates Revision of the P–12 Professional Teaching Standards
TESOL International Association is revising its P–12 Professional Teaching Standards, which are used by the Commission for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) to assess programs that will prepare and license P–12 ESL educators across the United States. Learn about the revision process and what it will mean for your teacher education program. Read More
Association News
TESOL 2017 Election Slate: TESOL Announces President-Elect, Board of Directors, and Nominating Committee Election Slate. The election opens on 17 October 2016 and ends 7 November 2016. View the complete slate with bios on the TESOL website.
TESOL Convention 2017: Registration is open for the 2017 TESOL International Convention & English Language Expo in Seattle, Washington USA. Register early and save!
Separating Difference From Disability: Online course. Learn how to distinguish learning and behavioral problems due to difference vs those due to disability. (Begins 24 October 2016)
TESOL Training of Trainers: Online course. Learn how to strengthen your continuing professional development program. (Begins 9 November 2016)
Joint IATEFL/TESOL Web Conference: FREE web conference. Themes covered include World Englishes, teacher identity, and professional development through teacher associations. (17–19 November 2016)
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