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| Leadership Updates |
| LETTER FROM THE CHAIR-ELECT |
| Angela Unger Waigand, University of Calgary in Qatar, Doha, Qatar |
Get to know Chair-Elect Angela Waigand in her letter to IEPIS members. Read More |
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| LETTER FROM THE EDITORS |
| Krista Bittenbender Royal, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA & Christina Quartararo, St. John's University, Queens, New York, USA |
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| ARTICLES |
| AN ESL TEACHER GETS A FIRST-HAND LOOK AT THE TOEFL |
| Ginessa Lawson Payne, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA |
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Taking the Internet-based TOEFL firsthand alerted Ginessa
Lawson Payne to skills that test-takers need, beyond the obvious skills
of reading, listening, speaking, and writing in English. They need
skills related to summarizing, paraphrasing, note-taking, academic
vocabulary, keyboarding, accurate spelling, attentiveness, brevity,
composure, and mental stamina. A snack and earplugs come in handy,
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| MAINE LITERATURE PROJECT |
| Erin-Kate Sousa, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, USA |
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Erin-Kate Sousa discusses approaching Maine’s history and
culture through literature, using authentic texts to enhance writing
assignments, promote discussion, and convey a sense of place. Read More |
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| A HUMAN LIBRARY INSPIRED PROJECT: DEVELOPING COSMOPOLITAN CITIZENSHIP THORUGH DIALOGUE |
| Becki Quick, University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, USA |
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Encouraging students to seek language interactions outside of their classroom is not always easy. However, the Human Library is an activity that creates a dynamic interaction between students and community members. Not only are students engaging in language practice, but also broadening their understanding of identity and culture. Read More |
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| ESTABLISHING A TWO-WAY EDUCATIONAL CHANNEL FOR LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT IN THE U.S. MIDWEST |
| Amanda K. Ergun, Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, USA |
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The pairing of language and culture as a tool for enhanced
language development is effective in the ESL classroom. However,
university-level IEPs in the U.S. Midwest face obstacles that
problematize this synchronization. This article outlines ways that IEPs
in the Midwest can utilize unique regional features to achieve this
task. Read More |
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| KEEPING ESL TEACHERS FROM BECOMING THEIR OWN WORST ENEMIES |
| George Plautz, Korrin Ebira & Naomi Lee |
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your daily workload, resorting
to quick-fix methods that get you through the day, but ultimately leave
you feeling burned out? This article looks at behaviors that lead to
isolation, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization, and explores
techniques for sustaining a sense of personal and professional
accomplishment. Read More |
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| MEET THE MEMBERS: AN INTERVIEW WITH STEPHANIE FUCCIO |
| Ilka Kostka, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA |
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We are continuing our "Meet the Member"
feature. In each issue, we'll feature a member or two of our Interest
Section and discuss their interests. If you are interested in being
interviewed for the next issue, please contact Ilka Kostka. Read More |
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| ABOUT THIS MEMBER COMMUNITY |
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