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Implementing Content-Based Language Instruction in your Classroom

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

"Implementing Content-based Language Instruction in Your Classroom" examines the needs of teachers who are currently using or interested in content-based language instruction (CBI) in the classroom.

Enhancing Learner Motivation in the EFL Classroom

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

This session, "Enhancing Learner Motivation in the EFL Classroom," addresses how to enhance our own motivation as teachers and then explore ways to enhance the motivation of our students. We will anchor the discussion on Dörnyei’s framework of motivational teaching practices.

The Lighter Side of TEFL, Volume 2

Format(s): Text

The Lighter Side of TEFL, Volume 2, is a teacher’s resource book of fun activities for students of English as a Foreign Language.

From Passive Learners to Critical Thinkers: Preparing EFL Students for University Success

In: English Teaching Forum 2010, Volume 48, Number 3 Format(s): Text

This article explains how the Bangladesh Rehabilitation Assistance Committee (BRAC) revised their curriculum to best prepare EFL students for English-speaking universities. After completing a needs analysis on how to best serve their students, the committee decided to make a more interactive classroom environment in which teachers integrated the four skills, used critical thinking activities, taught grammar in context, and used various methods of assessment. Feedback showed that both the students and the teachers responded positively to the changes.

Editor's Note

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

This is a note from English Teaching Forum's editor, William P. Ancker, introducing and giving context to this special anthology issue on teacher training.

Children’s Web Portal

Format(s): Video, Website

The official kids’ portal for the student and teacher pages of various U.S. Government agencies.

Open Classroom Communication and the Learning of Citizenship Values

In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 4 Format(s): Text

This article discusses the importance of fostering citizenship values in language classrooms around the world, and specifically in Morocco. Class content, student-teacher roles, classroom activities, and teacher education can promote civic values of equality, respect, responsibility, tolerance, and compassion. A learner-centered environment where there is group work, open communication, and participation, models these values. By including cultural content and engaging students with meaningful issues, teachers can increase interest and motivation.

American English, Trace Effects Receive Webby Award Honors

Two websites launched this year by the Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) have been recognized by the 2013 Webby Awards, a leading international award honoring excellence on the Internet. American English, ECA’s new site featuring learning materials for English language teachers and learners was named an “Official Honoree” in the “Government” category as one of the best government websites of the year. In addition, the interactive 3D English learning videogame, Trace Effects, was recognized in the “Youth” category as one of this year’s best websites intended for a youth audience.

Developing Your Virtual Personal Learning Network (PLN)

In: Teacher's Corner: Personal Learning Networks (PLNs) Format(s): Text

In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we will examine virtual components you can include in your personal learning network, as well as how to overcome some of the challenges teachers face when trying to navigate today’s ever-growing number of virtual learning opportunities and resources.

Flipped Classrooms

In: Teacher's Corner: Online Learning Format(s): Text

In this week’s Teacher’s Corner, we will examine a form of blended learning known as the flipped classroom model and look at the tools needed to help build a flipped classroom.