A resource for students and teachers, a quote to inspire, and a question to ponder. It really is the little things we do consistently that lead to great outcomes.
TESOL International Association has defined a core 6 principles for the exemplary teaching of English learners. These principles serve as universal guidelines drawn from decades of research in language pedagogy and language acquisition theory. They are targets for teaching excellence and should undergird any program of English language instruction.
I encourage you to visit the webpage What Are The 6 Principles? to learn more about them, as well as see the teaching practices and example activities for each one. The following are “The 6 Principles”.
Speaking a new language takes courage, especially as a beginner. Join me next week to learn approaches for cultivating the courage to communicate in another language and how to scaffold learning to build confidence and speak with purpose.