The ELT Buzz News Report
The "buzz" in ELT for the week of March 21st
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Dear teachers,
A lot of news in ELT this week. See a highlighted selection below.
My reading tip this week is Space Suit. A post from the Jonathan Harris, an incredible artist and the man who brought us Word Count. He tells a story of what Raz, his grade 4 teacher taught him about teaching.
Thanks!
David Deubelbeiss - Teacher Founder
PS. Teaching the Academic Word List? Check out our comprehensive resources. Also, available on TpTs.
This Week’s Highlighted ELT "Buzz“
Do You Remember? Aleksandra Popovski, a 16 year veteran teacher shares a poignant text she uses with students about war, migration, conflict.
Do some students have good ears? Research into the teacher theory that some students have a better ear for language than others. Do they?
Rip Jimmy Hill. Jimmy was a dedicated teacher throughout E. Europe and we are sad to read and view a report of his death in Ukraine.
Supporting ELLs. Larry Ferlazzo recounts the new ways his high school in California is supporting all their English language learners.
Contrasting In Class. The Cult of Pedagogy interviews Lisa Levine and they discuss the power and ways teachers can use “contrast” in their lessons.
Video Lessons - The 7 Types Of Rest
A TED talk by an expert on rest and getting the best out of ourselves. Students listen and define the 7 types of rest we need - not just physical rest! Adv. learners.
