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1. Literature Circles as Support for Language Development

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   There are many instructional approaches for helping English language learners improve both reading comprehension and overall language proficiency.

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

   Format(s): Text

   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.

3. A Ten-Step Process for Developing Teaching Units

   In: English Teaching Forum 2015, Volume 53, Number 3 Format(s): Text

   Curriculum design and implementation can be a daunting process. Questions quickly arise, such as who is qualified to design the curriculum and how do these people begin the design process.

4. Instructional Articles

   In: Teaching with Comics and Graphic Novels Format(s): Text

   Instructional Articles

5. Applied Theatre, Adolescent English Learners, and the Performance of Literacy

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

   Youth in middle and secondary grades, between childhood and the adult world, sometimes struggle with their identities as readers and learners. Too many describe themselves or are described by their teachers and parents as “reluctant, disengaged, and/or unmotivated” by classroom texts or by the rows of books in school libraries.

6. Opportunities to Engage Professionally Outside of the Classroom

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

   Language teaching professionals have many opportunities for professional development that are outside of the classroom and school.

7. Practical Activities for Balanced Listening Instruction

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

   This webinar will introduce activities to develop students' listening skills in all of these areas; these activities can make your listening instruction both easier and more effective.

8. Changing Homework Habits: Rethinking Attitudes

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

   There are a number of reasons why students forget, ignore, or reject homework, but what can a teacher do to encourage students to complete homework? The author argues that students' habits are a reflection of the teacher's attitudes about homework. The article introduces eight points that can help create a more homework-positive classroom. They include assigning the right amount of homework, always remembering to correct homework, accepting late submissions, and changing the time during the lesson you assign homework.

9. Keep it Moving: Ideas for Fun, Active Classroom Activities

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

   During this session, Regional English Language Officer Kevin McCaughey shares his approach to a dynamic classroom space: The Movable Class. Kevin explains how this approach will help you to use more group work, design student-centered activities, and become a more confident classroom manager, all while you and your students have more fun!

10. Activities for the Present Progressive: "I'm Standing on a Corner"

    In: Teacher's Corner: Progressive Form Format(s): Text

    In this week’s activity, students practice the present progressive while asking for directions.

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