“I didn’t realize I did that,” observed teachers always say. And while sometimes they’re referring to a habit in need of change, it’s often about something positive the observer noticed. A gentle quieting of a dominating student. […]
The problematic and, sadly, widespread native speaker fallacy suggests that all that’s needed to teach English to language learners is to have grown up in an English-speaking country. This isn’t just deeply offensive–considering that our […]
Anyone who’s organized professional development activities for colleagues has experienced that lingering worry. Will this be a good use of busy teachers’ time? Will it effect real change in their teaching? An encouraging new study […]
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