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1. 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.

2. A Classroom Response to HIV/AIDS - Project Proposal Writing

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This article describes a task-based writing project. High-school students in Zambia wrote a proposal to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in their community. By writing on a topic related to their lives, students were motivated and empowered to use their English skills for positive change. The project was an interactive workshop that invited a community leader to help with brainstorming, the setting of ground rules, and understanding of the issue. Students worked together on their responses and drafted and revised a proposal that was based on a model from UNICEF.

3. English Teaching Forum 2001, Volume 39, Number 2

   Format(s): Text

   Adapting authentic materials, misconception analysis, whole-learning reading, and international business ethics are among the articles in this issue.

4. To the Moon! — A Launch Pad for Encouraging Students to Express Their Opinions

   In: English Teaching Forum 2011, Volume 49, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Writing a persuasive essay can be a challenging task. This article outlines an activity that involves developing, communicating, and exploring opinions. Students work individually to select volunteers to go to the moon. Groups then try to agree on the selection, discussing their reasons and assumptions. A number of letter-writing assignments incorporate material from the discussions. This student-centered activity can improve confidence, critical thinking skills, and writing fluency, while students learn from and challenge each other.

5. Pragmatics of Complaining

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

   This article presents twelve activities for teaching the pragmatics of complaining, including strategies, tasks, and specific scenarios.

6. Group Dynamics: Belonging in the ESL Classroom

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

   The author provides suggestions for English language activities that promote bonding at the beginning of a course, during a course, and at the end of a course.

7. Using the Linguistic Landscape to Bridge Languages

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   This Teaching Technique shows how languages found on public signs can help students practice English and understand the use of languages spoken in their context.

8. Experiential Learning with Dvolver

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   This article provides a step-by-step guide for using Dvolver to help learners experiment with and practice using language in a fun, creative way.

9. My Classroom: Turkmenistan

   In: English Teaching Forum 2018, Volume 56, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Learn how teacher and administrator Zelila Roziyeva manages a busy schedule to provide her students with the English skills they need to succeed in their careers.

10. English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 4

    Format(s): Text

    Find strategies for using nonprofit commercials as the basis for topic-based and project-based learning … assessing learners’ productive vocabulary knowledge … helping pre-service teachers observe classes more effectively… practicing tense and aspect in a creative, collaborative activity … conducting “small talks” as warm-up and review … and much more.

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