We are pleased to announce the publication of MIDTESOL Journal Vol 2, our free scholarly publication representing some of the best thought leadership in the field of TESOL. This volume is an expansion of the Journal under the direction of editor Shelley Fairbairn. Contents include two feature articles, five effective activities and tips for teachers…
By Jeanne Beck Read Applying for the JET Program: Part 1 here. Ever since I ended my tenure on JET (2008-2011 Nagano), I have helped JET hopefuls through their application process. One of the most daunting parts of the application is the two-page, double spaced essay, which is the biggest area to let yourself shine…
by Jeanne Beck The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program is an international teaching program run by the Japanese government. Through JETs, individuals can work as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) at Japanese K-12 school districts. Since 1987, more than 70,000 JET Program participants from 75 countries have participated in JET, either as ALTs, Coordinators of…
The Summer 2019 issue of MIDTESOL Matters, our affiliate newsletter, is now available. In this issue: Message from the President TESOL Advocacy Report #MIDTESOL19 Conference Preview Student Essay Winners Join the MIDTESOL Board State Updates Click here to download this issue (PDF). Back issues of MIDTESOL Matters are available here.
By Jeanne Beck Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where teachers post questions and students answer in video format. Classmates can view and reply to each other’s videos, and the teacher can reply publicly or privately to an individual student. Flipgrid can be integrated into any content area as a way for students to process…
MIDTESOL is pleased to announce the winners of the 2019 MIDTESOL Student Essay Contest. Three winners were awarded at the K-12 level and at the Adult. Congratulations to these students who demonstrated excellence in written English. K-12 Winners 1st: Lumiere Bisimwa $100 Sponsoring Teacher: Daniel Lekin Liberty High School North Liberty, Iowa 2nd: Wendy Corzo…
In an effort to provide more opportunities for professional development for our members and other English language teachers, MIDTESOL is excited to launch a Webinar Series. MIDTESOL will host two webinars in April with a second series coming in June 2019! See the details below to sign up for one or both of the April…
Dear English Language Teaching Professionals, In an effort to expand the breadth of articles included in the second edition of MIDTESOL Journal, the deadline for submitting two types of articles has been extended to May 15, 2019: Effective activities and tips for teachers (no more than 2000 words) Reviews of instructional materials (no more than…
by Adrienne Johnson Editor’s Note: This article is intended to help guide teachers who are trying to decide on a TESOL training program, as well as to help administrators evaluate the quality of training that potential hires might have. Part 1 addressed various teaching contexts while Part 2 focuses on factors to evaluate a program.…
by Adrienne Johnson This article is intended to help guide teachers who are trying to decide on a TESOL training program, as well as to help administrators evaluate the quality of training that potential hires might have. Part 1 addresses various teaching contexts while Part 2 focuses on factors to evaluate a program. With a…
