Most English-language learning classrooms use conventional teaching methods that focus on grammar drills, vocabulary memorization, reading comprehension and structured writing tasks — all with the ...

Teachers everywhere do something every day – they give instructions. We sometimes call this “instructional classroom language.” Some instructions help to manage a class. Other instructions explain how ...

Classroom learning remains a cornerstone of education, fostering a dynamic environment where students engage with peers and instructors in real-time. Within these walls, knowledge transcends textbooks ...

The new question of the week is: What are your suggestions for how to make English classes culturally responsive? This series is the latest of many focusing on how we can be more culturally responsive ...

For English learners, acquiring language proficiency opens the door to thrive across all subjects. However, learning a new language can be a long, difficult process that requires courage, resilience ...

A strange thing happens in many English classrooms. A student may study English for ten or twelve years, write pages of ...

Almost one in 10 U.S. students in grades K-12 — about 5 million children total — are pulling double duty in school, learning English as a second language while absorbing math, science, social studies ...

Today’s English students have a lot of exposure to the language outside of the classroom. By using the internet, social media, and other digital technologies, they can watch videos, hear music, and ...

Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) are simple, low-pressure ways to check how well students are understanding the material. These methods are efficient, student-centered strategies that provide ...

When faced with a class full of learners, student teachers must adapt theory to practice. Sunshine Seeds/Shutterstock/Editorial use only The preparation of student teachers is a critical aspect of ...