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1. One-Room Schools

   In: English Teaching Forum 2005, Volume 43, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   history, one-room schoolhouse, inclusive, schoolhouse teacher, communities, interview, former students, websites, additional resources

2. The Lighter Side

   In: English Teaching Forum 2007, Volume 45, Number 1 Format(s): Text

   “Coin Toss” provides clues and asks learners to unscramble words to find the answers.

3. Walker

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, Walker talks about volunteering, Boy Scouts, and being on his high school swim team.

4. James

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   In this interview, James talks about his classes at school, his family, and his plans for college.

5. Hunter

   In: American Teens Talk! Format(s): MP3, Text

   Hunter plays the drums and ukulele, and in this interview, he talks about music and going to Puerto Rico.

6. Global Topics, Local Teaching

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

   This webinar, "Global Topics, Local Teaching," explains how to develop service learning activities in the classroom.

7. 50 Years of English Teaching Forum: Teachers Collaborating Worldwide

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

   This webinar "50 Years of English Teaching Forum: Teachers Collaborating Worldwide" discusses the history, features, and submission guidelines for the well-known journal, English Teaching Forum.

8. Using Comics in the English Language Classroom

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

   This webinar demonstrates the universality of comics for any language classroom, showing how multi-skill comic activities can be used with students of all ages and ability levels.

9. New Mexico: The Land of Enchantment

   In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 2 Format(s): Text

   This article introduces students to the history, cultural diversity, art, landscape, and symbolism of America's 47th state, New Mexico. It offers a special section on the art and life of Georgia O'Keeffe and small sections are included on the pueblo peoples, the state's Spanish heritage, the transition from Mexican to U.S. Territorial rule, farming and keeping animals, and New Mexico's abundant natural resources.

10. Learning to Learn Cooperatively

    In: English Teaching Forum 2009, Volume 47, Number 4 Format(s): Text

    This article discusses the use of cooperative learning activities in the classroom to strengthen students’ interpersonal communication skills and increase their participation in the language-learning process. It addresses the importance of cultural and individual differences in cooperative learning. The article offers practical suggestions and useful activities to teach learners how to get involved in such activities and to complete the activity successfully.

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