TEIS News, June 2024
Letter from the Chair
Polina Vinogradova, American University, Washington, D.C. USA
Letter from the Editors
Khanh-Duc Kuttig, University of Siegen,Siegen, Germany
Bridget Schvarcz, Afeka Academic College of Engineering, Tel-Aviv, Israel
Vu Tran-Thanh, Durham University, Durham, UK
Recognizing Language Teacher Educators: The Ripple Effect
Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie, Poland
In this article, I underscore the pivotal role of language teacher educators in TESOL and highlight their influence beyond the classroom. Reflecting on receiving the 2024 TESOL Teacher of the Year award, I acknowledge the contributions of language teacher educators to my own journey. Their mentorship and innovation foster a ripple effect, shaping future generations of teachers and learners.
The Importance of Teacher-Led CPD
Martin Hajek, Envigado, Colombia
Educators working in Latin America face numerous challenges, yet there are reasons to be optimistic. Thanks to the increasing number of online-based CPD and entrepreneurship opportunities, teachers interested in making career progress no longer need to rely on their employers. This shift, which is the direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, may eventually lead to an improvement in teacher education in the region.
Inspiring Innovation: Insights for Adopting Genai in English Language Courses
Rachel Toncelli and Ilka Kostka, Northeastern University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Tracing the authors’ experiences from early adoptions of AI tools to ongoing research, this article outlines a blueprint educators can use for purposefully integrating AI into teaching. The article describes a cyclical process of experimentation, collaboration, reflection, and sharing and concludes with advice for teachers and teacher educators.
Why Educators Should Attend Professional Conferences
Thanh-My Nguyen, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
Last March, I stood a chance of presenting at the largest annual meeting of English language teaching professionals: the 2024 TESOL International Convention and Expo in Florida, USA. As a teacher, researcher, and teaching quality manager back in my home country, the experience was a goldmine for my professional development.