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  1. Inquiry Notebooks for Twenty-First-Century Skill Development

    In: English Teaching Forum 2020, Volume 58, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    One way to incorporate inquiry-based learning and develop twenty-first-century skills is through inquiry notebooks. The article gives suggestions for using the notebooks in courses and provides a range of specific prompts designed to help learners think more critically and carefully over time.
  2. Finding Heterogeneity in Cultural Homogeneity

    In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 2 Format(s): Text
    The author points out that “even the most homogenous EFL class will have some cultural variety” and presents a “buffet” of activities designed to help students become curious about the differences they discover, analyze cultural values, and improve skills needed to communicate effectively with people of other cultures.
  3. Considering Multimodal Materials and Modes of Communication for Authentic Communication in Online Classes

    In: English Teaching Forum, Volume 60, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    The author, Jonathan Maiullo, proposes ideas for considering the use of multimodal materials and different ways of communicating in order to offer students a rich, authentic learning experience; the article includes five example activities that “illustrate the ways that multimodal materials combine with modes of communication to create authentic online communicative activities.”
  4. "Mix It Up! Mingle Away!"

    In: English Teaching Forum, Volume 60, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    Laura Loder Buechel presents innovative twists on the familiar technique of “mingling,” suggesting creative ways that you can use mingles to have students tell and listen to jokes, find partners, give compliments, and more—with additional tips for getting the most out of the mingles you use.
  5. Utilizing Podcasts in Virtual EFL Instruction

    In: English Teaching Forum 2022, Volume 60, Number 3 Format(s): Text
    The author, Elizabeth Hanks, is the creator and host of her own English-learning podcast, and in this article she shares ideas for using pre-made EFL podcasts, creating your own podcasts, and using general audience podcasts to give students of various levels opportunities to practice all skills and “advance on their English-learning journey.”
  6. The Art of Discussion: Prompting Discussions with the Work of Norman Rockwell

    In: English Teaching Forum 2022, Volume 60, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    Author Piero Carlini demonstrates how teachers can use specific works of art by Norman Rockwell, in addition to recurring themes in the artist’s work, to spur critical thinking and productive discussion beyond the artwork itself. The article gives suggestions for using the art with learners who have different levels of English language ability.
  7. Countering Disinformation Discourse in the English Language Classroom

    In: English Teaching Forum 2023, Volume 61, Number 4 Format(s): Text
    Adam Mastandrea presents strategies for helping students recognize, analyze, and counter disinformation, using authentic examples to illustrate the approach. Incorporating aspects of media literacy and critical thinking, the author argues that the strategies strengthen language learning while also enabling learners to counter disinformation online.
  8. Integrating Critical Thinking Into The Exploration Of Culture

    Format(s): Text, Video
    This month the Teacher’s Corner will help students examine and deepen their understanding of culture. This week, encourage students to think critically about the unspoken rules and expectations within cultures.
  9. Reflective Teacher Observation Model for In-Service Teacher Trainees

    In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text
    This article proposes the Teacher Observation Programme for in-service teacher trainees. The program is reflective, collaborative, and builds confidence. It enables teachers to grow in their ability to self-evaluate. Trainees who have made decisions about their own observation, who have created and used their own observational tools, and who have used reflective lesson plans will be better equipped to do action research. Some of the key components of the program are needs assessment, building rapport, summative assessment and post-observational feedback.
  10. World Wide Wiki

    In: Teacher's Corner: Integrating Global Affairs into Your English Lessons Format(s): Text
    This week’s Teacher’s Corner discusses how to use wikis for collaborative writing in the classroom. Students create their own world fact books with this activity!

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