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Khadernawaz Khan, Ph.D., Dhofar University, Salalah, Sultanate of Oman | Khader_khhan@hotmail.com Abstract Project-Based Learning or Instruction is an approach that helps learners to transcend the traditional classroom setting. “Project-based learning enables teachers and students to move beyond the limitations of the traditional intensive English curriculum” (Foss, Carney, McDonald & Rooks 2007:2). It encourages learners to… Continue reading Fostering Cooperation, Creativity and Learner Autonomy through Project-Based Instruction

Watch the video ‘Navigating the English Language Classroom’ featuring Lia Kamhi-Stein, Bahiyyih Hardacre and Jeremy Kelley.

Introduction Undeniably, education quality control has been the primary concern for educators globally. This call for quality can become intensified by major changes that affect humanity such as the Covid-19 global health crisis. From a pedagogical perspective, by adapting or transforming curricula and implementing recovery strategies quality continuation in times of crisis can be ensured.… Continue reading Transformational English language schools under the pandemic vortex: Covid-19 language acquisition guidelines and effective recovery tactics | Vassilakou Evangelia

The OUP ELT Blog team has shared five great tips and lesson plans to use photographs in your classrooms. OUP Publisher Marc Goozée has put together a really helpful list of photography lesson ideas, applicable for any classroom. 1) Take advantage of students’ own photographs and experiences Now that every smartphone has a camera we… Continue reading Tips and Free Lesson Plans For Using Photographs In Class

BusyTeacher contributor HAIDEN’s article titled ‘ESL Worksheets for Everyday English’ will help you to bring new variety in your classroom. Teaching English as a second language can be extremely rewarding, from introducing students to the ins and outs of reading, speaking, and writing to witnessing them learn and grow more confident in themselves. It is… Continue reading ESL Worksheets for Everyday English

Aaron Tombrella’s article on ‘Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis’ is going to bring new insights for sure. Like many teachers around the nation, I recently went from face-to-face teaching to online teaching with little time to prep. I first tried to emulate my normal daily procedures virtually—I thought the consistency and familiarity would… Continue reading Revising Your Teaching Philosophy for This Crisis

Nikki Healy has published an article ‘Keys to Success in Distance Learning’ highlighting useful ways to achieve distance learning success. We’re all overwhelmed. Last spring, many educators were thrown into distance learning without much training. Add to that worries related to Covid-19, and it’s easy to see why many educators are approaching this year with… Continue reading Keys to Success in Distance Learning

‘How to Keep Your Students Engaged Online’ Webinar, August 1 Using Project-Based Learning to Prepare Students for Cutting-Edge Careers Maximising speaking opportunities in online lessons [Resource] Reflections—and Lessons Learned—From Remote Learning 12 tips for teaching an unforgettable online English class Collaborative Learning Online And In The Socially Distanced Classroom SAY WHAT? How to help your… Continue reading ELTWeekly Volume 11, Issue 7

What do rap shows, barbershop banter and Sunday services have in common? As Christopher Emdin says, they all hold the secret magic to enthrall and teach at the same time — and it’s a skill we often don’t teach to educators. The science advocate (and cofounder of Science Genius B.A.T.T.L.E.S. with the GZA of the… Continue reading Christopher Emdin: Teach teachers how to create magic [Video]