KEEPING ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFESSIONALS CONNECTED

June 2024

Volume 2.6

Feature Articles

Celebrating Queer Allyship in and Beyond Schools: Advocacy and Actionable Steps

As we celebrate Pride Month, this article shares actionable steps that educators can take in contexts that may not always be welcoming to LGBTQ+ individuals. Plus, you'll find a short excerpt from the authors' recently published book, Teaching Pride Forward: Building LGBTQ+ Allyship in English Language Teaching.

Authors: Kate Mastruserio Reynolds, Ethan Trinh, James Coda

Cultivating Intercultural Growth in Preservice Teachers Through Experiential Learning

Is intercultural learning an essential part of TESOL training? This article shares why knowing how to build relationships with multilingual learners of English and their families is a critically important skill. Learn how the author designed a training component that increased her preservice teachers' intercultural competence.

Author: Roxanna Senyshyn

Ask a TESOL Leader

How Can I Best Support My Multilevel Adult Learners?

TESOL President Debra Suarez shares practical advice in response to the reader question: My adult ESL students come from a variety of backgrounds, with different levels of literacy in their home languages. How can I best support their English language literacy development?

Author: Debra Suarez

Classroom Practice

Cultural Perspective in Writing: A Contextual Approach

What can teachers do to improve learner motivation in writing? One answer is to adopt new practices for writing instruction that integrate learners’ cultural perspectives. This article shares fun ideas to make writing meaningful and promote intercultural understanding in the English language classroom.

Author: Abigail Ekangouo Awanga

PD Corner

Feedback That Fuels Growth: Effective Assessment Strategies

In this month's column, learn about giving effective feedback that supports your learners' growth and motivation. You'll also find ideas for assessment activities from the first day of class through final projects, giving you the tools to tailor your feedback for student learning.

Author: Vanessa Mernies

TC Quiz: June 2024

This quiz will assess your commitment to professional development as an English language teacher. Answer the questions honestly to determine your PD Rockstar status!

Author: TESOL International Association

Association News

  • TESOL Joins 160 Organizations for Increased Title III ESEA Funding for FY25: In a joint letter to the U.S. House and Senate Appropriation Committees, TESOL and other organizations called for $2 billion in funding for Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

  • TESOL Announces Search for New Executive Director: On 21 May, the TESOL board of directors announced it launched the search for our next executive director with the assistance of Sterling Martin Associates (SMA), a highly respected search firm in the nonprofit space.

  • TESOL and Africa ELTA Lead a Leadership Training Workshop in North Africa: At the end of May, TESOL was pleased to host with Africa ELTA a leadership training workshop in Cairo, Egypt, the day prior to Africa ELTA's conference. More than 50 English language teaching (ELT) professionals from 24 African countries gathered to learn about organizational leadership and develop an action plan for their local ELT organizations.

  • Apply to Serve on the TESOL Board or Nominating Committee! Make a difference for learners and colleagues around the world by serving on the board or Nominating Committee. If you’re interested, please carefully review the position requirements and submit the online Expression of Interest (EOI) form by 30 June 2024.

  • New Panel Added to Advocacy Action Days! If you’re planning to advocate for yourself, your learners, and the English language teaching field at TESOL Advocacy Action Days next month, we are excited to announce a new panel on 22 July with stakeholders on their work with passing the CALL Act.

Upcoming Events

Save the date!

TESOL Advocacy Action Day 
10, 17, and 18 July 2024
(online sessions)
22-23 July 2024
(in-person panel at TESOL office and Hill day)

ELT Leadership Management Certificate Program
Starts 8 July 2024
(asynchronous)
SWEL Summer Institute
5-8 August 2024, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. EDT
(in-person at TESOL office)
Teaching Reading for Multilingual Learners of English Workshop
19-23 August 2024, 5:30–7:00 p.m. EDT
(live online)

Job Link

Employer
Center City Public Charter Schools

Location
Washington, D.C. (USA)

Salary
Commensurate with experience

Closing date
22 July 2024

 

Employer
Zhejiang University International Campus

Location
Haining, Jiaxing (CN)

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
12 July 2024

 

Employer
Southern University of Science and Technology

Location
Shenzhen, Guangdong (CN)

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
19 August 2024

 

Employer
Center for Language Studies, Nagasaki University

Location
Nagasaki (JP)

Salary
Salary is decided upon following a review of a candidate’s prior work experience.

Closing date
24 June 2024

 

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