Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd I once heard that capturing the attention of a classroom full of grade schoolers is like herding cats. As any elementary school teacher will attest, motivating students at this age takes equal parts …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd There are few people in the United States who work as closely and as regularly with immigrants as the nation’s ESL teachers. Whether interacting directly with children from outside the country or with …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Churches in the South have long served as forces of cultural change in their communities. Church members were pivotal in the civil rights movements of the 1960s. Current efforts frequently involve integrating refugees …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd It’s never too late to learn. Further education is available for people of all ages, from first time undergraduates, to mature students and even people who are coming back into education to further …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Fernando Solano was recently honored with the 2016 Teacher of the Year award for his work as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher. The South Lexington Elementary School teacher accepted the …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd English’s growing dominance as the global language of trade and social interaction has made it an increasingly important tool for non-native speakers the world over. However, while English can open doors in employment …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Even as English language learners (ELL) take classes designed to build their competence and confidence when speaking English, they may be in need of additional support when class is not in session. English …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd Learning English can be difficult for students with just cultural barriers, but new information discovered in the last year by Swedish scientists suggests that for some language learners there may be physiological barriers …
Reviewed by Mary McLaughlin, Ma-TESOL; M.S. SpEd One of the most rewarding and satisfying jobs in teaching is in helping students learn the English language. Once these children have the ability to speak and understand English, the doors to success …