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1. Improving English Proficiency in Professional and Vocational Training

   In: English Teaching Forum 2024, Volume 62, Number 4 Format(s): Text

   This purpose of this article, by Donna Bain Butler, is “to contribute to the professional development of teacher-trainers worldwide, with practical applications for instructors and curriculum developers who work to improve English proficiency in the professional/vocational training realm.”

2. National Archives Educator Page

   Format(s): Website

   The National Archives Educator Page provides activities, exhibits, and professional development for teachers.

3. National parks

   Format(s): Website

   The National Parks Service Teacher’s Page provides a wealth of materials and professional development about our nation’s National Parks.

4. Ebooks

   Read e-books anytime, anywhere: on the go or in the classroom! Free American English e-books-including classic graded readers, an idiom reference guide, and resources for teachers-are available in .epub (most e-readers and tablets) and .mobi (Kindle-compatible) format in the “Downloads” section of select American English resources. These e-books are also available for feature and Android mobile phones through our partnerships with Worldreader and biNu.

5. Developing Your Local Network: Face-to-Face Options

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

   This month in the Teacher’s Corner, we will examine how to develop, maintain, and use a valuable group of connections – part of our personal learning network – for professional development purposes.

6. Lessons Learned from Teaching English to Mothers of Visually-Impaired Children

   When Marquita Green accepted the fellowship for the English Language Fellow Program in Morocco, she never imagined she would have the opportunity to work with such a dedicated group of teachers and staff.

7. AE Programs

   The Office of English Language Programs provides programs for English language teachers and learners. All programs are implemented by Regional English Language Officers (RELOs) at American Embassies or Consulates.

8. Creating a Positive Classroom Community

   Format(s): Text

   In this month’s Teacher’s Corner, we examine what teachers can do to create a positive learning environment! During week 1, learn tips for starting the year or semester well.

9. Language Teaching through Critical Thinking and Self-Awareness

   In: English Teaching Forum 2004, Volume 42, Issue 3 Format(s): Text

   This article contains a wealth of activities that will help students develop critical thinking skills. These fun and dynamic activities raise students’ self-awareness regarding their perceptions, assumptions, prejudices, and values. The author addresses the teacher's role in helping students think differently and consider ideas from multiple points of view. To encourage critical thinking, assessment should not rely on summary and definition questions, but those that require analysis, hypothesis, and evaluation. A rationale for the importance of critical thinking is provided from a cognitive perspective.

10. U.S. Department of the Treasury Lesson Plans

    Format(s): Website

    Here teachers can find lesson plans on coins, currency, money math lessons, and fact sheets.

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