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1. Teaching Effectively with Limited Materials

   In: Teacher's Corner: Common Challenges in the English Classroom Format(s): Text

   Many teachers have limited resources in their classrooms. In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we will show you how to plan engaging activities with limited teaching materials.

2. Week 2 - Cold Calling

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Business English and Entrepreneurship Format(s): Text

   Instead of waiting for jobs to be advertised before contacting an employer, job seekers are using creative ways to make connections with potential employers.

3. Week 2 - Reflecting on Hidden Cultural Rules (Part Two)

   In: Integrating Critical Thinking Into The Exploration Of Culture Format(s): Text

   This week, groups will perform skits as others observe and try to identify characteristics of imaginary culture groups.

4. Using Authentic Materials to Develop Vocabulary

   In: Teacher's Corner – Teaching with Authentic Materials Format(s): Text

   This week will present ideas about how to use authentic materials to develop students’ English vocabulary through exposure to and interaction with new words.

5. Adapting a Resource for Multi-Level Classrooms

   In: Teacher's Corner: Adapting Materials for Students' Levels Format(s): Text

   It is likely most English language teachers have had to teach a group of learners who vary greatly in their language abilities.

6. Teacher's Corner: How Universal Design for Learning Supports Inclusive Learning Practices

   Format(s): Text

   More and more teachers are interested in making their lessons and classes more inclusive for a wide range of learners. Students with disabilities and other learning differences benefit from having materials, evaluations, and learning environments that are supportive of their learning needs. In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we look at Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework that helps teachers plan for different learners in their classes. We explore some guidelines for UDL and ways to implement UDL in the classroom. Don’t forget to continue the discussion and get more ideas by joining the community at the AE Teachers Corner Facebook group!

7. Making Writing Fun

   In: Teacher's Corner: Making Learning Fun Format(s): Text

   Get creative with this week’s Teacher’s Corner! This activity is a fun way to encourage students to write in English.

8. Profits or Preservation?

   In: Teacher's Corner: Integrating Global Affairs into Your English Lessons Format(s): Text

   Using role-plays in your English language classroom is a great way to get students talking. In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students role-play a scenario about deforestation.

9. Week 4 - What's the Scoop?

   In: Teacher's Corner: Journalism Format(s): Text

   Have fun with radio broadcasts in your classroom. In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, students practice speaking, writing, and reading skills by putting together news radio broadcasts.

10. Week 1 - Science: Protecting the Environment

    In: Teacher's Corner: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Format(s): Text

    Part of the growing interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education has been the push to make science and math more interesting and hands-on for students.

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