Category: Professional Growth

Jen Artan and I are hosting a series of conversations intended to provide LINC and ESL teaching professionals a means to consider and potentially contribute their experiences, questions, and thoughts…

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…

Written by April Barlow, TESL Ontario Coordinator of PD & Digital Engagement At this year’s TESL Ontario conference, the session Career Conversations brought together a panel of seasoned educators and…

One of the standout features of the TESL Ontario Annual Conference 2025 (Nov 19–21) will be its two powerful keynote addresses, which promise to set the tone for deep reflection…

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…

The new school year has just started. We’ve already enrolled many students from diverse backgrounds. To me, it feels like learning everything new all over again. Their languages, their cultures,…