In this article from the September 2021 issue of TESOL Journal, the author presents a study using teacher inquiry to examine the language practices multilingual early childhood teachers develop, implement, and refine when supported to critically examine their teaching practice. This study centers multilingual teachers’ voices and knowledge about language and culture, and highlights the critical role of teachers as producers of new knowledge and language practices. Read More
TESOL Board Member Debra Suarez discusses the versatility of a professional background in TESOL. She hopes to spark exploration of the enormous career potential that TESOLers' experience and expertise offers them, and help them reflect on their path and discover what unexpected or uncommon career journey may lie ahead. Read More
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Vote in the TESOL Election: TESOL members in good standing are invited to vote for the president-elect and members of the Board of Directors and the Nominating Committee. Voting instructions are provided directly to members via email. Voting closes 19 Nov 2021.
TESOL Zip Guide: SEL for English Learners: This guide presents the six fundamentals of social-emotional learning for English learners, along with practical applications for social-emotional language and literacy learning.
SEL in the English Language Classroom: Practical, concise, and easy-to-follow, this anticipated title will enable you to introduce and incorporate SEL into your classroom and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed in life.
The 6 Principles®: Young Learners in a Multilingual World: Adapted to meet the needs of young learners, this book guides educators in teaching 2- to 12-year-olds in an EFL setting by using The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners® as a framework.
Resources
Article: Leadership for ESL Teacher Recruitment and Retention (Language Magazine)
Blog: 4 Steps to Get Started With Translanguaging (TESOL Blog)
Report: A Framework for Language Access: Key Features of U.S. State and Local Language Access Laws and Policies (Migration Policy Institute)
Article: 10 Strategies That Support English Language Learners Across All Subjects (Edutopia)
Podcasts: Primary, Secondary, and Speaking Skills (Cambridge University Press)
Article: Language Access: More Than Translation (Learning for Justice Magazine)
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