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Our forum for changes in world language
Navigating
English Learner Standards
John Carr explains how WestEd’s Map of Standards
for English Learners not only clarifies California’s
standards, but can be used to improve the instruction and
assessment of English learners in any classroom setting
Upholding
Standards
Dan Domenech argues that formative assessment enables teachers
to teach to standards, not just ‘to the test’
Speaking
Strategically
Mohammed Arroub demonstrates the benefits of using achievement
strategies to increase oral fluency in a second language
Accenting
the Positive
Lynda Katz Wilner and Marjorie Feinstein-Whitaker offer
simple tips for accent reduction
Crazed
on Phonics
Diego Uribe asks if teachers’ input is taken into
account when policies on reading education are determined
Capitalizing
on China
Christine Tsai scours the districts of China’s
capital for Mandarin immersion programs to suit all tastes
The
Contrasts of Chile
Christine Tsai marvels at the variety of destination
Reviews
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Richard Lederer on Language Inventors
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