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1. Stories about the USA

   Format(s): Text, Video, Website

   Short vignettes on American Life, with video, audio and written materials, produced by Voice of America.

2. Using the English Language to Connect with Teachers around the World

   “The discussions helped participants envision how the theories learned could better inform our materials writing,” Aliaa explains. “There were also collaborative materials development projects conducted in small groups via web-based document sharing applications.”

3. More Articles: Using Comics in the Classroom

   In: Why English? Comics for the Classroom Format(s): Text

   One of these two English Teaching Forum articles is about how to make teaching materials more interactive and learner-focused. The second article is a detailed classroom activity about creating comics.

4. Get Up and Sing! Get Up and Move! Using Songs and Movement with Young Learners of English

   In: English Teaching Forum 2017, Volume 55, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   The title says it all. This article explains why songs and movement are effective components of English language classes for young learners and presents lyrics, suggested movements, and options for a number of songs.

5. Using Brain-based Strategies and Critical Thinking to Maximize Vocabulary Acquisition

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

   This interactive webinar will focus on maximizing vocabulary acquisition for English learners with a focus on easy-to-implement classroom strategies and activities based on brain-based learning and critical thinking.

6. My Classroom: North Carolina, USA

   In: English Teaching Forum 2021, Volume 59, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   Learn how Youa Thao teaches English and does much, much more at a school in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district. The article explains how the school district’s support system works and describes Ms. Thao’s approach, classroom environment, and teaching life.

7. Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom MOOC

   Registration ending date: August 13, 2021

   Event from May 31, 2021 to August 23, 2021

   Link URL

   https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

   Calendar type

   MOOC

   Event date

   Friday, August 13, 2021

8. Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom MOOC

   Registration starting date: May 24, 2021

   Event from May 31, 2021 to August 23, 2021

   Link URL

   https://www.openenglishprograms.org/MOOC

   Calendar type

   MOOC

   Event date

   Monday, May 24, 2021

9. About Us

   American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture. This website provides a variety of engaging materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for students in the classroom.

10. 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.

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