TESOL Top Content: 2016
Here is some of the most-read content from TESOL for 2016. Some of the content is new and innovative, some is time tested and reliable. What did you miss this year that you can use in your classroom, your teaching, or your professional development in 2017?
TESOL Connections
TESOL Connections publishes useful, practical articles for classroom teachers, resources for English language educators, and news affecting the association.
1. 9 Listening Strategies That Develop Active Listeners
by Rebecca Palmer
2. Lesson Plan on Slang: Speaking Legit English
by Eugene S. Lee
3. Formative vs. Summative Assessment: Does It Matter?
by Deena Boraie
4. Pragmatics: When the Unwritten Rules of Language Break Down
by Kerry Louw and Yuji Abe
5. 10 Characteristics of Highly Effective EF/SL Teachers
by Christine Coombe
6. Working the Weather: A Lesson Plan on Small Talk
by Martha Wilson
7. Teaching Coherence and Cohesion in Writing
by Belinda Braunstein
8. Writing Strategy: Dialogue Journals
by Elena Andrei
9. Introducing Shannon Tanghe: 2016 TESOL Teacher of the Year
Interviewed by Nancy Flores
10. English Language Teaching With TED Talks
by Tara Arntsen
TESOL Blog
The TESOL Blog is written by TESOL professionals and association leaders; it provides readers with news, information, and updates on the latest research, effective classroom practices, and peer-to-peer advice on classroom technology, lesson plans, and other practical topics in the field of English language education.
1. 8 Current Trends in Teaching and Learning EFL/ESL
by Deena Boraie
2. Role-Playing the Present Perfect: A Speaking Activity
by Alexandra Lowe
3. Pull-Out vs Push-In ESL Programs in Elementary Schools
by Judie Haynes
4. 6 Websites for Learning English Idioms
by Elena Shvidko
5. Great Grammar Websites for Adult ELLs
by Alexandra Lowe
6. 8 Major Trends in the Global ELT Field
by Yilin Sun
7. 4 Strategies for Scaffolding Instruction for ELs
by Judie Haynes
8. ESL Games: What Is My Occupation?
by Marc Anderson
9. Six Strategies for Teaching ELLs Across the Content Areas
by Judie Haynes
10. Why We Still Won’t Teach the 5-Paragraph Essay
by Nigel Caplan and Luciana de Oliveira
English Language Bulletin
The ELB is a weekly update of news from all over the world that affects English language teaching
1. Where are quality instructional materials for English language learners?
MindShift
2. Common Core writing and ELLs
Edutopia
3. Obama launches English for All
Language Magazine
4. How will ESSA rules change education for English language learners?
Education Week
5. Improve your English by practicing effectively
Voice of America
6. New K-12 law holds promise for ELLs, advocate says, but questions remain
Education Week
7. America has teacher shortage and it could get worse, study finds
Chicago Tribune
8. How the burden of testing hits English language learners hard
DNAinfo
9. Gifted, but still learning English, many bright students get overlooked
NPR
TESOL Blogs
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Learning through Change, Learning to Change, by 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 by TESOL Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association of Language Teachers (KSAALT), VenTESOL, EcuaTESOL, Society of Pakistani English Language Teachers (SPELT), and TESOL Italy, with Thai TESOL and TESOL Arabia still to come. Each of these conferences has had a unique theme and has sought to address local issues, but at the same time there has been a persistent thread running through them all: the need to adapt as professionals to a changing and uncertain future. Read more.
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Problem (Tech) Solved: Budget Restrictions 1, by Tara Arntsen
 Once upon a time, it was determined that a book we were using in one of my classes, selected before my arrival I might add, was not a good fit. The goal of the class was to prepare students for college, and the class set that we had available was a graded reader, so it was true. The students should definitely be reading at the high school level. Evaluation of materials is a good thing and I was completely willing to make a change. The twist? We did not have the funding to purchase new materials at the time and the semester started the following week. Read more.
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South Korea Through the Eyes of a Fulbright Recipient, by Judie Haynes
 My good friend and colleague, Monica Schnee, is currently in Seoul, Korea, as a Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Recipient. Monica is a K–5 ESL teacher from River Edge, New Jersey. She is currently on leave from this position to spend a semester in Korea. I am pleased to share Monica’s blog with you. Read more.
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Missing Voices: Making Conferences More Inclusive, by Shannon Tanghe
 I recently attended Missing Voices: 2016 Equity in Education Summit at St, Mary’s University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In recent years, I have attended many conferences in various regions, but this one resonated with me for many reasons. As a TESOL member, I would like to share some of my experiences at this event and connect them with possibilities for TESOL conferences. Read more.
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TESOL Bookstore
Featured Resources from TESOL Press
Beyond Repeat After Me: Teaching Pronunciation to English Learners
Marla Tritch Yoshida
Guide your students toward clearly intelligible pronunciation and more effective communication skills. Based on a sound theoretical background, the book presents practical, imaginative ways to teach and practice pronunciation that go beyond simply "Repeat after me." Includes sound bites, video tutorials, and more online resources!
What School Leaders Need to Know About English Learners
Jan Edwards Dormer
This book equips school leaders with effective, research-based strategies and best practices to help both ESOL and content-area teachers succeed in their roles. Includes a Professional Development Guide and rich array of "Grab and Go" online resources.
Pedagogy & Practice for Online English Language Teacher Education
Faridah Pawan, Kelly A. Wiechart, Amber N. Warren, and Jaehan Park
Pedagogy - not technology - drives effective online instruction. Learn about foundational theories of pedagogy and how the online medium offers opportunities to explore new and exciting possibilities in teaching and learning. Includes online resources.
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