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MOE To Set English Reading Standard In School
Brunei: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently working on developing a proper reading programme for schools in order to place a benchmark for English literacy in Brunei. MOE's reading and literacy consultancy work with Dr Laura Huxford, a senior fellow of Oxford Unive...rsity, would result in the establishment of a programme which will see schools set a reading level standard for each class to attain.Read More
Brunei: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently working on developing a proper reading programme for schools in order to place a benchmark for English literacy in Brunei. MOE's reading and literacy consultancy work with Dr Laura Huxford, a senior fellow of Oxford Unive...rsity, would result in the establishment of a programme which will see schools set a reading level standard for each class to attain.Read More
Source: blogs.tesol.org
Brunei: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is currently working on developing a proper reading programme for schools in order to place a benchmark for English literacy in Brunei. MOE's reading and literacy consultancy work with Dr Laura Huxford, a senior...
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc.
Program helps children conjure up technical skills
Texas: The new pilot program at Las Palmas Elementary, La Clase Mágica, which is bilingual, aims to be a gateway to success for some of the city's most at-risk students in an increasingly competitive job market, both now and in the future. Two groups of students benefit... — about 20 University of Texas at San Antonio education majors are paired with Edgewood Independent School District elementary students who live on the West Side. They teach and learn the latest technology, using iPhones and netbooks to create videos and presentations and to enhance core subjects.Read More
Texas: The new pilot program at Las Palmas Elementary, La Clase Mágica, which is bilingual, aims to be a gateway to success for some of the city's most at-risk students in an increasingly competitive job market, both now and in the future. Two groups of students benefit... — about 20 University of Texas at San Antonio education majors are paired with Edgewood Independent School District elementary students who live on the West Side. They teach and learn the latest technology, using iPhones and netbooks to create videos and presentations and to enhance core subjects.Read More
Source: blogs.tesol.org
Texas: The new pilot program at Las Palmas Elementary, La Clase Mágica, which is bilingual, aims to be a gateway to success for some of the city's most at-risk students in an increasingly competitive job market, both now and in...
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc.
English is India's passport to economic success
India: Research commissioned by the British Council highlights the challenge for India if it is to sustain its growth and emerge as one of the world’s largest economic powerhouses over the next decade. Although most of the world believes “India speaks English”, the exact f...igure on the numbers of speakers is unknown, whilst China may already have more people who speak English than India.Read More
India: Research commissioned by the British Council highlights the challenge for India if it is to sustain its growth and emerge as one of the world’s largest economic powerhouses over the next decade. Although most of the world believes “India speaks English”, the exact f...igure on the numbers of speakers is unknown, whilst China may already have more people who speak English than India.Read More
Source: blogs.tesol.org
India: Research commissioned by the British Council highlights the challenge for India if it is to sustain its growth and emerge as one of the world’s largest economic powerhouses over the next decade. Although most of the world believes “India...
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc. The Advance Program for the 2010 TESOL Convention is now available!
Source: www.tesol.org
TESOL members receive a significant discount on their convention registration over non-members, and now, TESOL members who register with a full registration for the 2010 TESOL Convention and Exhibit in Boston, will receive the following additional savings:
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Registration is now open for TESOL members!
http://www.tesol.org/s_tesol/convention2
Re-Imagining TESOL
Location:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) & the Westin Boston Waterfront Hote
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, March 24th
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Bangladesh gets mobile lessons
Bangladesh: Bangladesh may be beset by widespread poverty and environmental threats, but an initiative launched this month to deliver English language lessons by mobile phone could see the country take a world lead in harnessing the latest communications technology for mass education. The ...Janala project aims to deliver English language lessons via mobile phones and the internet to up to 6 million Bangladeshis by 2011.Read More
Bangladesh: Bangladesh may be beset by widespread poverty and environmental threats, but an initiative launched this month to deliver English language lessons by mobile phone could see the country take a world lead in harnessing the latest communications technology for mass education. The ...Janala project aims to deliver English language lessons via mobile phones and the internet to up to 6 million Bangladeshis by 2011.Read More
Source: blogs.tesol.org
Bangladesh: Bangladesh may be beset by widespread poverty and environmental threats, but an initiative launched this month to deliver English language lessons by mobile phone could see the country take a world lead in harnessing the latest communications technology for...
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc.
Site helps students build confidence in speaking English
Oregon: Armed with headphones, laptops and a little imagination, middle school students in Bend are using technology to get a better handle on the English language. It's part of a push to help students still trying to master English gain confidence in their speaki...ng skills, and in turn improve their scores on Oregon's English Language Proficiency Assessment, which measures speaking and listening skills in addition to reading and writing.Read More
Oregon: Armed with headphones, laptops and a little imagination, middle school students in Bend are using technology to get a better handle on the English language. It's part of a push to help students still trying to master English gain confidence in their speaki...ng skills, and in turn improve their scores on Oregon's English Language Proficiency Assessment, which measures speaking and listening skills in addition to reading and writing.Read More
Source: blogs.tesol.org
Oregon: Armed with headphones, laptops and a little imagination, middle school students in Bend are using technology to get a better handle on the English language. It's part of a push to help students still trying to master English gain...
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc. The 44th Annual TESOL Convention is almost here! Registration for members opens tomorrow November 18, 2009. Visit the TESOL website to register! www.tesol.org/s_tesol/convention2010/#
Re-Imagining TESOL
Location:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC) & the Westin Boston Waterfront Hote
Time:9:00AM Wednesday, March 24th
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc. TESOL Connections is a monthly e-newsletter for TESOL members. Sent the first of each month, it features articles and interviews, Job Link, association news, and links to helpful outside resources.
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Teachers blamed as English standards fall in Philippines
Philippines: English standards in the Philippines are slipping, according to the results of a major international testing system that also showed Malaysians have taken the top spot in English proficiency among South-East Asian countries.
Source: blogs.tesol.org
Philippines: English standards in the Philippines are slipping, according to the results of a major international testing system that also showed Malaysians have taken the top spot in English proficiency among South-East Asian countries. ...
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Adult Education Reauthorization may be delayed AGAIN
Contact your US Senators and Representative today!
Source: capwiz.com
The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA), which provides funding and support for adult education and ESL under Title II, was to have been reauthorized in 2003. After many false starts over the past several years, it looked like Congress was actually going to make progress and address WIA reauthori...
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Practical Workshops for English Language Teaching Professionals: Pre- and Postconvention institutes (PCIs) offer in-depth, hands-on professional development at the TESOL convention. Selected by the Professional Development Committee, these workshops are designed and led by experts in the field. The topics address the p...rofessional development needs that convention planners and past PCI participants have identified. Topics this year include content-based instruction, computer-assisted language learning, personal development, pronunciation, writing, materials development, and much more.Read More
Source: www.tesol.org
TESOL offers Pre- and Postconvention Institutes (PCIs) in conjunction with the annual convention.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc. TESOL will offer two strands of Leadership Development Certificate Program (LDCP) workshops at the TESOL 2010 convention in Boston, covering a wide variety of key leadership themes and skills, from advocacy and governance to strategic planning and supervision. Developed by the TESOL board of directors, the LDCP is open for registration to all TESOL members.
Source: www.tesol.org
The TESOL Leadership Development Certificate Program is designed to meet the specific needs of TESOL members who have asked for opportunities to learn more about the association and to develop their skills as leaders of the association and its affiliates.
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc. The TESOL Board of Directors approved a revision to its Position Statement on Teaching EFL/EAL to Young Learners. The revised position statement provides expanded information and resources on this subject. Download a copy of the position statement at the link below.
Source: www.tesol.org
