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1. A Dozen Stories and Fables for Teacher Development

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

   This article discusses the use of stories and fables in teacher training programs. It provides a selection of 12 stories and fables the authors have used in pre-service and in-service teacher training workshops around the world. The article suggests a theme to connect each story to a teaching, training, or staff development situation.

2. Reflective Teaching: The Principles and Practices

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Reflective teaching is highly popular within English language programs, but there is some debate over definitions and best practices for reflective teaching. The author explores current approaches to reflective teaching (e.g., reflection-in-action, action research) and provides guides for a teacher development model using reflective teaching. He concludes that teachers who use reflection will gain freedom from impulse and uncertainty and will redefine themselves as educated and experienced human beings.

3. Teacher Supervision: Moving Towards an Interactive Approach

   In: English Teaching Forum 2003, Volume 41, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   Supervision is a standard part of most language programs. However, teachers often respond negatively to supervision. Adopting a teacher-centered, democratic, clear, and systematic model for supervision will create a positive supervisory experience and result in vital professional development. One model that fits this description is clinical supervision. The author's detailed guidelines for implementation of this model are flexible enough to allow for local adaptation.

4. My Classroom: Peru

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article was written by Deanna Paglia, an English and Spanish second language teacher and teacher trainer who is currently the English Language Fellow hosted by Centro Cultural Peruano Norteamericano in Arequipa, Peru.

5. Poems About Life

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   What are the hopes and dreams of students from around the world? Read their poems and find out!

6. Book Resource List English Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics

   Format(s): Text

   The book resource list that follows was originally developed to support English Language Fellows, English Language Specialists, and Regional English Language Officers in identifying resources.

7. English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 3

   Format(s): Text

   State and county fairs, the topic of this issue’s feature article, are an American tradition that highlight everything from livestock to rollercoaster rides. A corresponding lesson plan simulates “A Day at the Fair.” Other articles discuss storytelling, student-centered teaching in large classes, students as textbook authors, and using practice posters in EFL programs.

8. English for Specific Purposes: Negotiating Needs, Possibilities, and Promises

   In: English Teaching Forum 2013, Volume 51, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   The authors espouse the need for negotiation in designing and delivering English for Specific Purposes (ESP) programs. Such negotiations take into account learners’ needs as well as structural limitations of the context and candid assessment of ESP providers. The article explores lessons from the field and the importance of needs analysis.

9. Poems About Identity and Self

   In: Poetry Format(s): Text

   Are you a poet looking for inspiration? Check out these poems about identity written by learners from around the world!

10. Potential Models for the Service Component

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

    This week’s installment will present possible types of projects for the community-service portion of the service-learning project.

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