TESOL 2019 Highlights: Ideas and Questions to Consider

Many TESOL sessions deserve a full summary, but the sheer volume of take-away is too much to capture in the context of this blog. At this point, I’d like to give a shout-out to knowledgeable presenters who made sure attendees walked away with at least one golden nugget to apply to their teaching. I thank…

TESOL 2012 Highlights: Day 1, Part 2

Session 2 Grammar Instruction in Language Teaching: Proven and Innnovative Practices, presented by Dilin Liu and Eli Hinkel Another wonderful highlight of the day was a session that explored current theories and practices in grammar. Eli Hinkel of Seattle University is never one to disappoint an audience. Her co-presenter of the University of Alabama, Dilin Liu,…

TESOL 2010 – Boston – Day 1

Well, it’s Day 1 and the sun is shining here in Boston. I’m always filled with pride in my profession at the annual TESOL convention. It thrills me to see so many teachers all gathered in one place for the purpose of professional development. I stood in line for an hour yesterday to receive my…