ON THE COVER: Cliff Houses on the Rio Mancos, Colorado is an oil painting by American artist William Henry Holmes, who lived from 1846 to 1933 and was also an accomplished scientist. The painting, created in the 1870s, depicts cliff dwellings that were built in southwestern Colorado, probably between 800 and 1,000 years ago. The dwellings, located in alcoves under natural overhangs, provided shelter and security for communities of people who lived there until approximately the year 1300. This painting is part of the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection, which features many more works by Holmes and by thousands of other artists.
Credit: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Transfer from the National Museum of Natural History, Department of Anthropology, Smithsonian Institution
(https://www.si.edu/object/cliff-houses-rio-mancos-colorado:saam_1985.66.244_537)
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Jimalee Sowell argues that “English language instructors need to provide equitable instruction to all learners in inclusive settings” and applies the framework of universal design for learning (UDL) to the online teaching context. The article suggests ways to create or modify learning materials so that they are accessible education materials.
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Elena King and Molly Riddle narrate the decision-making processes they applied as they revised their curricula for in-service and licensure-candidate teachers during the pandemic. The authors offer examples of how to use the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) framework and provide key takeaways from their experience that can be applied productively in a variety of contexts.
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Stephen Mark Silvers enlivens this article with dozens of “fun facts” while also explaining how teachers can use such facts to motivate students and develop students’ English skills in creative ways. The author, who notes that students’ responses to the facts will be “authentic and meaningful,” provides a number of sources where teachers can find fun facts to use with their classes.
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Monica Flores Rojas describes a technique based on mindfulness—and more specifically on gratitude practice. The practice can have a positive impact on learners’ well-being while also providing opportunities for them to express their gratitude in English. The technique is recommended for learners at the intermediate level and above.
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Learn how Asif Ahmed, teaching in a remote part of Bangladesh, has helped his students succeed in their English language learning. The article describes his classroom practices, the professional-development path he has followed, and the various ways he has contributed to the training of other teachers and the lives of many in the community where he teaches.
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Daniel Clausen created The Happiness Game in part because he believes that “teaching should be a happy profession and that students should come out of the classroom with a smile.” The article includes a game board and sample game cards—although teachers and students are encouraged to create more of their own. The game is adaptable for multiple learning levels and is designed to give students practice in English … and, of course, to make them happy.
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In this puzzle, your job is to unscramble groups of letters to spell things that happy people might do, then to fill in blanks to spell out things that make many people happy. After solving the puzzle, you are encouraged to think of your own puzzle items—or have your students create some and happily share with their classmates.
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