Article topics range from ELD instruction to the use of technology in the classroom and from literacy development to using primary sources for teaching history. Many issues also include submissions from educators for the ‘Teaching Tip’ feature or in response to the question posed in the ‘Speaking Out’ feature. All of our past newsletters are available in electronic format. Just click on the title of a newsletter in the table below to download a pdf.
Edition |
Main Topic |
Inside |
Fall 2003
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What Are You Reading? Educators share how they use nonfiction reading books to enhance student learning |
Reading lists recommended by our panel of educators |
Spring 2003
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(661KB / 6 pages) |
Integrating Language Development and Content -- Meeting The Demands of Today's Diverse Classroom |
Educators Shared Ways They Help English Learners Meet Academic Content Standards |
Fall 2002
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(2001KB / 6 pages) |
Primary Sources: Using History's Raw Material in Today's Social Studies Classrooms |
A Historian's Perspective on the Value of Primary Source Materials |
Spring 2002
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(237KB / 6 pages) |
The ABCs of Dictionary Use: How Using Dictionaries Can Help Improve Students' Language Skills |
Classroom Activities To Improve Dictionary Skills |
Fall 2001
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(207KB / 6 pages) |
The Enigma of Standardized Tests: Assessing Young Children's Literacy Development |
'Teaching Tip' - By Educators, For Educators |
Spring 2001
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(184KB / 6 pages) |
How Are Cat, Cup, and Cow Alike? Phonemic Awareness Can Help Young Learners Develop Literacy Skills |
Assessing Young Learners' Literacy Skills |
Fall 2000
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(296KB / 6 pages) |
Educators Enter the Virtual Classroom -- Online Training Programs Meet the Growing Need for Professional Development |
Reflections of an Online Instructor |
Spring 2000
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(346KB / 6 pages) |
Pre-reading Strategies and Other Tools Help Adolescent Students "Learn How To Learn" |
A Student's Guide to Pre-reading a Textbook Chapter |
Fall 1999
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(343KB / 6 pages) |
Sharing the Secrets of Academic Success with Adolescent English Language Learners |
The Newest Addition to the Explore Sheltered Social Studies Series |
Fall 1998
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Challenging Academic Content Made Accessible: a Lesson on the Industrial Revolution |
Incorporating SDAIE strategies into your lessons |
Spring 1998
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(1607KB / 6 pages) |
The Dilemmas of Language Testing: An Interview with Dr. Brian Lynch |
Innovative Approaches to the Assessment of Language Proficiency |
Fall 1997
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(1647KB / 6 pages) |
A Learning Moment: Providing Effective Feedback on Students' Writing |
Practical Suggestions on Providing Written Feedback to Second Language Learners |
Spring 1997
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(1637KB / 6 pages) |
SDAIE: A Philosophy, a Pedagogy, a Commitment to Students |
A Dynamic and Experiential approach to Content-based Teaching |
Fall 1996
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(1680KB / 6 pages) |
Early Literacy -- More Than Just A Story |
Practical, Creative Ways to Develop Literacy in Second Language Learners! |
Spring 1996
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(1689KB / 6 pages) |
Selecting a Language Assessment Program for Second Language Students |
Important Factors to Consider in Selecting a Language Proficiency Test |
Fall 1995
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(1728KB / 6 pages) |
A conversation with Dr. James J. Asher... TPR and Education |
Creative ideas on Using TPR to Teach Students Critical Higher Order Thinking Skills |
Spring 1995
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(1591KB / 6 pages) |
Helping Students Make Sense of Social Studies |
Sheltered vs. SDAIE - Substance or Semantics? |
Fall 1994
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(1650KB / 6 pages) |
An Untapped Gold Mine: Parent Support for Language and Literacy Development |
Involving Parents in their Children's Educational Development |
Spring 1994
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(1899KB / 6 pages) |
Preparing English Learners for a Culturally Based Curriculum -- "What is Cowboy?" |
Sustaining the Current Emphasis on Multicultural Education |
Fall 1993
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(1934KB / 6 pages) |
A Brief Look at Assessment - For Many Students and Teachers, "Test" is a Detestable Word |
Perspectives on Assessment for LEP Students |
Winter/Spring 1993
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(1144KB / 6 pages) |
Immersion: Everyone Can Win! |
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Fall 1992
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(1145KB / 6 pages) |
ESL, Content-based ESL, and Sheltered Instruction: Clarification through Definition |
We Salute Our Retiring Founder, Phyllis Tighe |
Winter/Spring 1992
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Giving the Gift of Language |
Ingredients for an Effective Instructional Environment |
