February 2021
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In Part 1 of this series, we learned about a study of nearly 2,000 teachers' recommendations, which revealed nine categories that call for a shift in how leadership plans for collaboration and allocates resources. In this follow-up, we learn how leadership in one district enacted those recommendations, along with what you can do in your own context to "privilege teachers' voices."
A conversation with Dr. Maria Brisk sheds light on two ways—and several activities—that can help teacher educators show their reticent preservice teacher students that all teachers are language teachers. These strategies help preservice teachers build empathy for multilingual learners and build confidence in their own ability to teach them.
TESOL President Deborah J. Short considers the definition of community in several different contexts. What is a community? What is a community of practice? She reflects on the how over the past year the TESOL community has engaged, supported, and thrived as all members worked toward common goals.
Call for Bloggers: TESOL is seeking five regular bloggers who share TESOL’s commitment to excellence in education and ELT and who are invested in equity and inclusiveness. We are looking for ELT professionals in the following topics:
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Tour the New TESOL Press Bookstore: Enjoy an easier and faster shopping experience with the new TESOL Press Bookstore! You’ll love the clean, mobile-friendly design; more robust search functionality; quicker checkout process; lower cost shipping options (U.S. customers); and excellent customer service. If you’re a TESOL member, you should have received an email regarding your member discount. Shop now! |
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Congratulations, TESOL 2021 Award Recipients: TESOL offers numerous awards and grants to honor excellence in service to the field and research, and to enable TESOL members to attend the Annual TESOL Convention & English Language Expo. |
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Register for the TESOL 2021 International Convention: Through an engaging online platform, join our global community of English language professionals for the TESOL 2021 Convention, 24–27 March 2020! |
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TESOL Statements and Comments:
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Article: Breaking the Boredom with Properly Planned Projects (Pearson) |
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Blog: 6 Tips for Successful Online Presentations (TESOL Blog) |
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Webpage: Scaffolding Instructions for English Language Learners (New York State Education Department) |
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Free Downloads: One World Posters (Teaching Tolerance) |
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Policy Brief: At the Starting Gate: The Incoming Biden Administration’s Immigration Plans (Migration Policy Institute) |
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Article: How Can You Use Coaching in Your ESL Classes (EFL Magazine) |
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ESL Instructor; Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School, Washington, DC, USA
ESL Teacher; Cushyjob China, Shanghai, China
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8 February 2021
Volunteer Leader Applications Due
14 February 2021
Professional Development Scholarship Applications Due
23–24 March 2021
TESOL 2021 Ticketed Events (Grad Student Forum, Preconvention Institutes, and SWEL Workshop)
24–27 March 2021 (1 March Advance Reg Deadline)
TESOL 2021 Convention & English Language Expo
29 March–25 April 2021
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