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1. A Reading Programme for Elementary Schools

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article provides ways to create a positive attitude toward reading through a structured reading program. The article argues that reading programs should include increased reading materials via libraries, fund-raising, and other various collection ideas. The author emphasizes the importance of motivating and structured activities, parental involvement, and various teaching techniques, followed by promises and rewards. This helps young learners create a positive attitude towards reading.

2. Climbing Grammar Mountain: An Interactive Learning Experience

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a grammar game that is an enjoyable way for students to correct sentences. In Climbing Grammar Mountain, best suited for secondary and university students, learners compete in teams to “climb” a game board. They earn needed equipment in the form of sentences. If a student can correctly state whether a sentence is grammatical, s/he is able to proceed, with bonus points for correcting an incorrect sentence. The game board, sample sentences, and instructions for teachers and students are included along with suggestions for adaptations.

3. Understanding and Teaching Generation Y

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article responds to the challenges of teaching Generation Y students, who are tech-savvy and feedback-dependent visual learners. Because "Gen Y" students are less likely to engage with traditional classroom teaching methods, this article is helpful in identifying specific activities teachers can employ to utilize students' attraction to digital media, multi-tasking, and a sense of global purpose.

4. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Two Heads Are Better Than One

   In: English Teaching Forum 2008, Volume 46, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article shares ideas of how English language teaching professionals can collaborate with content-area specialists effectively to create learning opportunities for students. Using nine examples and various metaphors, the authors explain three principles for effective team teaching: initiating an interdisciplinary project, establishing an interdisciplinary team, and working successfully with other disciplines by having good working relationships.

5. On Teaching and Learning

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This page of thoughtful quotes and sage advice accompanies the teacher training warm-up activity introduced in Polatsek's article.

6. Whole New "Word" Game

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This piece introduces American sayings and idioms related to the world of sports.

7. English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   Adapting authentic materials, misconception analysis, whole-learning reading, and international business ethics are among the articles in this issue.

8. Earthquake Legends and "Wordologies"

   In: English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This resource shares earthquake legends from around the world as well as related English idioms.

9. Summertime Photos

   In: English Teaching Forum 2012, Volume 50, Number 3 Format(s): Image / Poster / Maps

   This collection of photos highlights activities that are popular among Americans, especially in the summer.

10. Teaching Better, Together: Literacy Coaching as Collaborative Professional Development

    In: English Teaching Forum 2016, Volume 54, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    The authors “provide readers with a starting point for considering literacy coaching as a viable model for sustainable collaborative teacher development in ELT settings.”

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