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1. Teacher's Corner: Building Autonomy and Independence in Young Learners

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   Teaching young learners (YLs) can be very enjoyable because they like learning through fun, hands-on activities, games, and songs. However, managing the classroom and keeping young children engaged can also be a challenge. Giving YLs choices and opportunities to contribute their ideas can have very positive effects on behavior and the overall classroom community. In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we will share ideas about how educators can develop autonomy and independence in young learners.

2. Open Source Resources

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

   This month’s Teacher’s Corner will examine four types of technology that can help achieve classroom goals. Each tool is free to use. This week’s Teacher’s Corner provides assistance in developing classroom materials by highlighting free online resources, including texts, images, and even entire online courses.

3. Modal Verbs & Adverb Clauses of Reason: Stranded on the Moon

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

   What would you do if your spacecraft crashed on the moon? Students use modal verbs and adverb clauses and work as a team in this week’s fun activity.

4. Week 4: Scaffolding Part Two: Supporting Language Production

   In: Teacher's Corner: Teaching Beginners Format(s): Text

   Sometimes the only opportunity our students have to use the language they are learning is when they are in the language classroom.

5. Week 1 - Thinking Critically about News

   In: Teacher's Corner: Media Literacy Format(s): Text

   This week’s Teacher’s Corner will focus on starting a discussion in your classroom about the importance of thinking critically about the news.

6. Generating Ideas for a Service Learning Project

   In: Teacher's Corner: Service Learning in the Language Classroom Format(s): Text

   Every community has its own set of successes and challenges. Where you live, the needs of your local community, and the interests of your students will determine the focus of your service-learning project.

7. Research to Practice: A Discussion Group for Language Teachers

   In: Teacher's Corner: Professional Development for Teacher Trainers Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we present ways to support the professional development of English language teachers.

8. Teacher's Corner: Comic Books for Learning

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   Comic books are a pleasure to read, but they can also be a great resource in the English classroom!

9. Week 2 - Observing News Media

   In: Teacher's Corner: Media Literacy Format(s): Text

   This week, help students to generate observation questions to collect information about news sources.

10. Strategies to Support Comprehension in Early Literacy

    In: Teacher's Corner: Literacy Development for True Beginners Format(s): Text

    Focusing on comprehension with beginner-level students can seem challenging. When students are just beginning to learn how to read, it can feel overwhelming to add comprehension activities.

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