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Rotating Reading Stations for Building Literacy
by TESOL International Association
Rotating stations offer both flexible learning spaces and student choice, which promotes active learning, independence, and engagement, as well as increasing students’ intrinsic motivation to learn. This free, downloadable activity utilizes Microsoft Learning Accelerators within a 5E instructional approach (engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate) to nurture literacy skills and learning autonomy. Read More
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| New! Social-Emotional Learning Workshop:
In
this 7.5-hour live workshop starting on 7 August, you’ll be equipped with the
necessary knowledge and tools to practice self-care and be confident in
implementing social-emotional learning (SEL) in your teaching spaces to support
and benefit your students. Get 20% off of the workshop when you purchase the
SEL bundle! |
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| Save the Date for TESOL ELevate: Join your primary and secondary English language teaching colleagues worldwide for TESOL ELevate (24–25 October), a unique and interactive online 2-day event where you can elevate your knowledge and expertise in critical ELT areas. |
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| Call for Submissions: TESOL Press is preparing the second edition of The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Grades K–12 and would like to add vignettes and case studies about the implementation of The 6 Principles. Cases at the elementary level are still needed. |
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| TESOL Awards Now Open: TESOL members have access to numerous awards and grants that honor excellence in service to the field and research. TESOL Awards are now open for applications. |
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| Visit the New myTESOL: TESOL members can now log in and start exploring the new and improved myTESOL! We’ve made it easier and more fun to join communities, connect and interact with colleagues, get advice and discover resources, and find events and learning opportunities. |
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| Ask a TESOL Leader: Do you have a
question about professional development? Advocating for your students? Or anything else related to the ELT profession? TESOL leadership is here to help! Email your question to tc@tesol.org with the subject line "Ask a TESOL Leader". Selected
questions will be featured in an issue of TC, with
guidance from a TESOL leader with knowledge and experience pertaining to your
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| Opinion: 3 Educators Offer Their Best Ideas for Starting the Year Off Right (Education Week) |
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| Article: Preparing Families for the New School Year (Edutopia) |
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| Blog: 3 Easy and Engaging Icebreakers for World Languages Classes (Carnegie Learning) |
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| Video & Article: Roundtable: Best practices for teaching English learners how to read (EdSource) |
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| Blog: Terminology Matters: What Do You Call Your (English) Learners? (TESOL Blog) |
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| Blog: The pros and cons of homework for English language learners (Cambridge University Press) |
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| Article: Getting ‘Unstuck’: Strategies for Mid-Career International Education Professionals—And the Leaders Who Support Them (International Educator) |
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