A sense of belonging promotes knowledge acquisition by fostering a positive learning environment, supportive of risk taking and emotional safety (Johnson-Myers, 2020). As a prerequisite for learning, especially for adult…
Classroom management for English as a Second Language (ESL) learning environments is different than K-12 learning environments because adult learners come with various unique lived experiences. Some of these might…
As unemployment rates remain high, many language educators are navigating a job market that feels tougher than ever. Between scrolling through countless job boards, tailoring resumes and cover letters, and…
Consider your teaching philosophy as a guide, or roadmap, and a reflection of your beliefs about the role of the teacher, how language is learned, and the kind of learning…
Technology can not only help enhance learning experiences, but it can also address visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles. Visual learners retain and understand information best when it is presented…
When I facilitated online group conversation sessions for ESL learners of various levels and ages, culture shock was a common theme, regardless of where learners were located. Some were in Canada…
