Monthly Archives: October 2014

Culture Shock: A Mixed-Level Speaking Activity

Culture Shock: A Mixed-Level Speaking Activity.

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Why do Chinese pupils do so well in school tests?

Why do Chinese pupils do so well in school tests?.

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Teaching new ELs starting Day One

Teaching new ELs starting Day One.

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TED Talk: Let’s help refugees thrive, not just survive

TED Talk: Let’s help refugees thrive, not just survive.

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Video: Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom (excerpt)

Video: Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom (excerpt).

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Video: Dreaming in Different Tongues: Languages and the Way We Think

Video: Dreaming in Different Tongues: Languages and the Way We Think.

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Hidden Strengths of Emerging Bilingual Readers

Hidden Strengths of Emerging Bilingual Readers.

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Why collaboration is vital to creating effective schools

Why collaboration is vital to creating effective schools.

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10 ways for teachers to collaborate…

10 ways for teachers to collaborate….

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Collaboration Platforms/Tools

Collaboration Platforms/Tools.

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