Jimalee Sowell argues that “English language instructors need to provide equitable instruction to all learners in inclusive settings” and applies the framework of universal design for learning (UDL) to the online teaching context. The article suggests ways to create or modify learning materials so that they are accessible education materials.
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Making Learning Inclusive in Digital Learning Environments
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Elena King and Molly Riddle narrate the decision-making processes they applied as they revised their curricula for in-service and licensure-candidate teachers during the pandemic. The authors offer examples of how to use the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK) framework and provide key takeaways from their experience that can be applied productively in a variety of contexts.
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Curriculum Revisions in Teacher Education during COVID-19: The Critical Reflections of Two Professors
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Stephen Mark Silvers enlivens this article with dozens of “fun facts” while also explaining how teachers can use such facts to motivate students and develop students’ English skills in creative ways. The author, who notes that students’ responses to the facts will be “authentic and meaningful,” provides a number of sources where teachers can find fun facts to use with their classes.
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Enliven Your Class and Engage Your Students with Fun Facts
This guide is designed to enrich your reading of the articles in this issue. You may choose to read them on your own, taking notes or jotting down answers to the discussion questions below. Or you may use the guide to explore the articles with colleagues.
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