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Matthias Maunsell
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Shannon McCrocklin
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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the latest issue of As We
Speak. Though the COVID cloud has not yet lifted, and the
land is not yet healed, we take comfort in knowing our community is
still vibrant. We are especially grateful to our contributors who have
made the effort at a difficult time to enlighten us with their insights
and ideas.
In this issue, the curtain opens with an article by five
authors, Teresa Cusumano, Rita DiFiore, Kayla Landers, Mary Newbegin,
and Elena Reiss, who with lyrical elegance bring us an intensive English
program drama project that helps transform English language learners.
This is followed by Juli Sarris’s wonderful addition to the teacher’s
toolkit with a thoughtful discussion on effective feedback strategies
for speaking performance. Next, Ashley Fifer eloquently highlights
culturally sustaining pedagogy and the benefits that arise when student
perspectives are entertained. The final article, by Kim Edmunds, Carolyn
Saylor-Loof, and Tristan Thorne, reminds us of the merits of targeted
independent learning by providing valuable strategies and online
resources for students to improve their pronunciation. Of course, we are
truly grateful to Dr. Marnie Reed for sharing her pearls of wisdom on
listening and pronunciation in the inaugural interview of our new “In
Conversation”segment.
We would also like to acknowledge the leadership team and the
entire Speech, Pronunciation, and Listening Interest Section membership
for their continued support and encouragement as we nurse each issue
into the light. If you are interested in submitting an article, a book
or technology review, or indeed a nomination for an interview to feature
in our new segment, we encourage you to look at the call for
submissions in this issue. The deadline to submit is 13 December 2020.
We are always glad to hear from you!
Let us finish with a fervent wish that friends and colleagues
remain resilient, hopeful, and emboldened in the next academic year.
May the wind be at your backs.
Warm wishes,
Matthias & Shannon |
