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The next M.A. TESOL Information Session will be held May 30th from 4:30-5:30
Selkirk College TESOL Program Brings International Experience Home
Selkirk College’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Program has brought a world of cultural experiences to one alumna who’s chosen to build a career at home in the West Kootenay.
CSUN Alumna named California Teacher of the Year
CSUN Alumna Isela Lieber, named one of five California Teachers of the Year, poses in her classroom at James Monroe High School.
School of PE launches Live Online FE Mechanical Prep Course
To keep pace with growing demand for FE Mechanical review courses, School of PE has introduced a live online session. The course aims to offer live-streamed classes on all major topics of FE mechanical engineering.
Public Education in the Western United States, by the Numbers
This post was written by Elizabeth Burr, Senior Research Associate on the REL West team.
In Home Healthcare, Providers That Do Not Communicate in Patients Native Language Negatively Affect Care Outcomes
Research from NYU and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York examines language barriers’ impact on patient outcomes; notes a vulnerability gap for patients with limited English proficiency.
UQ online course hits half a million enrolments
One of The University of Queensland’s most popular edX courses has hit a 500,000 enrolment milestone.
Purdue professors work to improve English learning in Indiana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Two Purdue College of Education faculty members received multi-million dollar grants from the U.S. Department of Education to tackle the shortage of adequately trained English language learning and bilingual educators in Indiana.
UNT receives $2.7 million grant to enhance instruction for English language learners
The University of North Texas’ College of Education will use a $2.7 million grant to enhance instruction for English language learners in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District.
Refugees waiting years for English lessons
New research by Refugee Action finds refugees are waiting up to three years to start learning English, as chronic underfunding has left colleges and other providers struggling to meet demand.
UNTs Intensive English Language Institute celebrates 40th anniversary
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On Nov. 13 (Monday), the institute will host IELI Day with current students and IELI alumni in Marquis Hall.
Dissertation: Mutual understanding in love is attainable with non-native English
As the number of intercultural marriages rises, more and more couples use English as the relationship’s lingua franca.
Edinburgh University Press Partners with Enago to Offer Manuscript Preparation Services
Enago a global English language service provider assisting researchers, especially for those for whom English is a second language, publish in international journals and Edinburgh University Press (EUP) announced their partnership.
Dual-Language Immersion Programs Raise Student Achievement in English
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State-of-the-art classrooms to reflect new techniques of teaching science
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — It’s not so much what the new science wing in Penn State's College of Education will look like that appeals to Scott McDonald, it’s more of the possibility that prospective students will take another look at the value of being a science education major.
Giving Tuesday goal to give student a global experience
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Again this year, Penn State's College of Education is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and celebrate generosity worldwide. This event is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving as a way to give back during the holiday season and to help create impactful experiences for students.
New research: English language provision not fit for purpose as refugees wait up to three years to start lessons
New research by Refugee Action finds refugees are waiting up to three years to start learning English, as chronic underfunding has left colleges and other providers struggling to meet demand.
Regional ESOL hub REACH launched at Cardiff and Vale College
Minister for Welsh Lanuage and Lifelong Learning Eluned Morgan has visited Cardiff and Vale College to launch REACH - a new one-stop shop for learners on English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) courses in the Capital Region.
Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Information Session
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Azerbaijan teachers benefit from college training course
A group of 32 teachers from Azerbaijan have returned to their classrooms equipped with improved English teaching skills thanks to a course provided by Edinburgh College’s International and college-based English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) teams.