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MESSAGE FROM THE CO-CHAIRS
Debbie East, HEIS Co-chair, Ruth Ann Weinstein, HEIS Co-chair
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REEXAMINING OUR ROOTS: ESL TEACHING IN EARLY AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION
Nick David , Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, USA

The roots of ESL teaching in America extend far beyond TESOL’s creation 48 years ago. In fact, ESL issues impacted the founding and funding of some of America’s earliest colleges. This article overviews the history, role, and implications of ESL teaching in early American higher education. Read More

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AN INPUT-BASED, INCREMENTAL APPROACH TO TEACHING VOCABULARY
Michael Lessard-Clouston, Biola University, La Mirada, California, USA

Input-Based Incremental Vocabulary Instruction begins with questions that get readers thinking about vocabulary teaching, and then offers 10 principles of effective vocabulary instruction. Drawing heavily on research, the book offers the reader sample lessons that incorporate the approach described, as well as various ways to implement input-based incremental vocabulary instruction in ESL/EFL teaching. Read More

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CRACKING THE FOUNDATION IN THE NATIVE ENGLISH IDEOLOGY
Sandra Bruce,Graduate Student at University of New Mexico, New Mexico, USA

In English as a Lingua Franca in the International University: The Politics of Academic English Language Policy, Jenkinshighlights the disconnect between universities who tout “internationalization” and “diversity” as a key priorities but shun international diversity around the use of the English language. Jenkins’ research and analysis illustrates this disconnect, and she advocates for the recognition and tolerance of English as a lingua franca in higher education. Read More

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ABOUT THIS COMMUNITY: HIGHER EDUCATION INTEREST SECTION
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