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1. Teaching Self-Regulation Strategies to Language Learners

   In: Teacher's Corner: Strategies for Teaching Students with Disabilities Format(s): Text

   Since the late 1980s, second language researchers and cognitive scientists have investigated the role of strategies in learning a language.

2. Teacher's Corner: Professional Development for Teacher Trainers

   Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, find ways to encourage and build teachers’ professional knowledge and skills. This week we show how to set up discussion groups to discuss research and practice.

3. Teacher's Corner: Common Challenges in the English Classroom

   Format(s): Text

   Large classes can be challenging. Learn ways to make the most of large classes by using learning teams in this week’s Teacher’s Corner.

4. Activity 1 - Exit Tickets

   In: Teacher's Corner: Making Meaningful Assessments Format(s): Text

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner focuses on making and designing meaningful assessments to use in the English language classroom. This week, we show you an easy way to check in on your students’ learning and progress using “exit tickets.”

5. Global Topics, Local Teaching

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This webinar, "Global Topics, Local Teaching," explains how to develop service learning activities in the classroom.

6. Incorporating Opportunities for Interaction and Sharing

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Young Learners Format(s): Text

   In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we examine some simple ways to incorporate movement and interaction into any lesson in the young learners’ English classroom.

7. News They Can Use: Creating a Digital Newspaper

   In: American English Webinars Format(s): Text, Video

   This session, "News They Can Use: Creating a Digital Newspaper," introduces how to help your students discover and share their own voices!

8. A Ten-Step Process for Developing Teaching Units

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Curriculum design and implementation can be a daunting process. Questions quickly arise, such as who is qualified to design the curriculum and how do these people begin the design process.

9. Week 2 - Read to Beat the Clock

   In: Teacher's Corner: Promoting Learner Engagement Format(s): Text

   This week we’ll look at ways to get students actively involved in class activities. In this activity, students work in pairs to practice reading fluently.

10. VOA: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

    In: VOA American Stories Format(s): MP3, Video, Website

    In the U.S., October is famous for Halloween. One way to celebrate this holiday is by reading or listening to a famous spooky American classic via Voice of America. There’s even a lesson plan for teachers!

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