The March/April issue of American Language Review celebrated TESOL 2000 in Canada: YOUNG LEARNERS: In the second part of our series on ESL inclusion in the elementary school, Howard de Leeuw and Susan Stannard present guidelines for adapting the curriculum to suit the needs of ESL students. Jessamyn Lee reports from Harlem on the "Success For All" program. TEACHER TRAINING: The future of language education in the U.S. lies in the hands of administrators and educators. Paul Garcia and Erwin Petri examine current attitudes to language teaching and set out a plan of action for tomorrow's teachers. Nima Salehi shares her experience of designing and implementing a technology training course for ESL teachers. The growing diversity of America's classrooms requires teachers sensitive to cross cultural issues. Natalie Kuhlman reports from California on a statewide credentialing and certification program. LingiustiCAL EXAMS: Gena Netten updates the TOEFL test. The TOEIC exam is gaining popularity in the U.S., says Doug Ronson. COURSE DESIGN: Teaching Business English online. Moya Brennan administered a course for teachers in 49 countries. SPECIAL REPORT: Julie Conde describes her experience of bringing up a bilingual family. CORRECTIONAL SERVICES: Educational programs should continue outside of prison, says Gordon Rich. CAREERS: Jack Longmate bemoans the plight of part time teachers. Barbara Stipek describes her route to success outside the classroom. And David Kornegay is not looking forward to retirement. LANGUAGE TRAVEL: Tom Kane asks who owns the English language? Teaching ESL with the Peace Corps. Chaz Penedes reports. Brian Garity answers some FAQs on health insurance for peripatetic teachers. ELECTRONIC EDUCATION: Gamin Bartle explores the potential of language learning labs. Claire Bradin Siskin asks if CALL really pays off? Jim Duber writes about the webcast revolution. Barry Bakin talks to Mark Warschauer about electronic ESL in Egypt. Randall Davis explains how to create digital voice journals for students. Corporations in the classroom? Ramona Perez charts the rise of dotcom education. |
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