The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF) was founded by TESOL in 1998. The foundation provides resources for teachers and teacher educators, and supports doctoral dissertation research, including studies of teacher education, through an annual grant competition. Access to summaries of such studies is provided in this article. Read More

Action research is a demanding task, but a powerful, reflective tool for potentially transforming the teacher and improving instructional practice. This article reports on how our TESOL candidates are supported through the process of action research, while problematizing notions of reflection and transformation and how to mediate this important work. Read More

National reports like the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council’s (2015) Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 have drawn attention to the critical lack of teacher education courses that prepare teachers for increasingly diverse classrooms. This article presents findings of key reports and recommendations in support of continuing collaborations with TESOL TEIS members. Read More

Teacher Education and Professional Development: Global Perspectives should interest teacher educators who strive to understand the different contexts of ESL teacher education and to build and incorporate a strong research agenda with preservice and in-service teachers. The volume includes a collection of studies that represent the diverse range of contexts and situations in teacher education and provide guidance for emerging research ideas in TESOL with a focus on the specific needs and challenges in different contexts. Read More