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The last several decades have seen a plethora of educational technology advances, like learning management systems, language learning apps, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Discover how to energize your classroom with free tools and PD opportunities for four trends in e...
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Effective mentorship programs are crucial in supporting new teachers. This article aims to answer the following questions: why is mentorship important? What are the critical elements of effective mentorship programs?
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In education, the challenge isn’t just to teach but to transform—whether in a preschool classroom or a college lecture hall. Reflecting on my time as an adjunct faculty member, I now see how two practices—microteaching and microlearning—could have significantly impacted preservice teachers, helpi...
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4 Ways Podcasts Will Power Up Your PD
10/28/2024
While many of us are familiar with podcasts for entertainment, there is a good argument to be made for podcasts as professional development. Here are four ways to take advantage of them. -
As TESOL educators, we are familiar with in-service training and external trainings and workshops, but how can we stay current on trends and techniques when time and budget may be limited? Enter the micro-credential: These bite-sized courses are the perfect way to brush up on new developments and...
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Has your professional development experience been one where you’ve felt valued, respected and can utilize what was learned in a quick, effective, and timely manner? If not, try focusing on these 3 core considerations to make professional development attainable, transformative, and above all - exc...
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Do you have a great classroom activity, game, or technique that fellow teachers are always asking about? Professional Development Workshops are the perfect opportunity to share your expertise with colleagues! Here are 10 tips for making the most out of your next PD Workshop.
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A universal goal of any presentation is to create a connection between presenter and audience that ignites lasting change. With these tips, help students supercharge presentation skills to build confidence, enhance fluency, and achieve connection with global audiences.
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How do TESOL educators continue to learn and grow professionally when they are living in extraordinarily traumatic times, such as war, displacement, natural disaster, and conflict?
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Kelli Odhuu, Regional English Language Officer with the U.S. Department of State, focuses on Kelli’s experiences as an exchange educator and the benefits of teacher exchange programs.
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I have worked as an instructor, a teacher trainer, and a consultant, in addition to serving as president for the Association of Teachers of English in Senegal and as a board member for TESOL International Association.
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Teachers’ associations provide a valuable platform for teachers to develop their skills, stay current with trends in teaching and learning, and connect with other educational professionals.
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This article is a practical guide to how an English language teacher could use OASIS summaries in their practice
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Here are 10 topics that have appeared frequently in the TESOL community, appearing often in a number of publications, including the program books from several ELT organizations, news and blog posts, and English language teacher newsletters.
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What types of collaborative practices offer ongoing support for teachers? There are many ways that teachers partner together to support one another’s success as well as the learning progress of their students
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For the next few months, I will be inviting voices from a variety of contexts to share their work and thinking on professional development (PD). This post focuses on mindfulness as a practice that can inform our PD, teaching, and whole lives and is contributed by Mary Scholl at the Institute for ...
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How can those who design and lead PD for teachers create asset-based programming to draw on teachers’ strengths, experiences, talents, and knowledge?
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We hear a lot about teacher/faculty burnout these days—but can we “use fire to fight fire” in our personal and professional lives?
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In this globalised world, our English as a second language (ESL) classrooms are more diverse than ever before.
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Say It in a Page – Communication for Leaders
12/19/2022
Here are the benefits explaining why leaders should “say it in a page.”