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Chapter 8: The Ozone Layer

In: Language and Civil Society E-Journal: Environmental Education Format(s): Text

This chapter in the Environmental Education volume of the Language and Civil Society e-journal focuses on ozone depletion.

Trace Effects Manual - Chapter 2

In: Trace Effects Teacher's Manual Format(s): Text

The manual provides information on teaching using online games and gives ideas for extending beyond the game using easy, interactive tasks for Chapter 2 of Trace Effects.

Annenberg Learner

Format(s): Website

Annenberg Learner focuses on both the teacher and student as learners. The Annenberg Learner website offers lesson plans and activities for English learners.

Notes for Teachers

In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): Text

This section includes a table of contents, information about the project, and how teachers can use these comics in their classrooms.

Try This: The Great Mini-Debate

In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 1 Format(s): Text

Debates remain popular in English language courses, and this activity gives students a low-stress opportunity to develop their speaking debating skills; seven debate themes, with suggested topics, are provided.

Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Grammar

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

This session, "Integrated Skills: Combining Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, and Grammar," addresses an integrated approach to teaching speaking, reading, listening, writing, and grammar skills. First, we will identify some challenges associated with combining language skill areas, and we will discuss options for overcoming these challenges. Next, we will explore how to develop and implement a variety of multi-skill instructional options including meaningful grammar activities, dynamic reading relays and jigsaws, interactive writing games, engaging speaking activities, and high-interest listening tasks. By the end of the session, participants will have developed a toolkit for conducting more interactive, learner-centered lessons that motivate students and hold their interest—teachers will be ready to adapt and use these innovative ideas immediately!

Four Reading Tasks to Promote Critical Thinking

Format(s): Text, Video

This session, "Four Reading Tasks to Promote Critical Thinking," shares classroom-ready activities that can be adapted to encourage critical thinking in reading lessons for students of varying ages and proficiency levels.

Using Task Journals with Independent Readers

In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 3 Format(s): Text

This article discusses using journal tasks to help intermediate students with the challenges they face when they do independent reading in ESL/EFL reading classes. It describes the design, implementation, and integration of task journals designed to encourage students to think about content, reflection on the reading process, and vocabulary learning.

Teacher Development - What Works in the ELT Classroom? Using Robust Reasoning to Find Out

In: English Teaching Forum 2002, Volume 40, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article focuses on the usefulness of “robust reasoning” or reflection on one’s own teaching to discover what “works,” or what is effective and appropriate in the classroom. The author describes what “robust reasoning” is and explains how it can be used. The author states that going through such a reflection will lead teachers to definitions of effective teaching that are context appropriate and applicable to their classrooms.

Renewable Energy