Great Ideas from the Brain Sciences: Our Human Cognitive Architecture By: Mirela C. C. Ramacciotti In architecture, inner workings matter more than what the eyes can see. It is no
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My Story of Surviving a Year of Uncertainties
My Story of Surviving a Year of Uncertainties By: Becky Alp The title of my story is “Surviving a Year of Uncertainties.” I’m not entirely sure why I chose this
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Using Problem-Based Learning to Foster Language Competence, Critical Thinking, and Learner Autonomy
Every Cloud Has a Silver Lining: Using Problem-Based Learning to Foster Language Competence, Critical Thinking, and Learner Autonomy By: Aleksandra Sudhershan Introduction As John Adams put it, “Every problem is
How Japanese Elementary School Teachers Are Being Rescued by Cooperative Learning and Tasks
How Japanese Elementary School Teachers Are Being Rescued by Cooperative Learning and Tasks By: Yuki Otsuki* and Tomoko Hashimoto (* Usage of the first person in this article refers to
Language Learning as Plastic Surgery: The Illusion of Learning from Gamification & AI Apps like DuoLingo
Language Learning as Plastic Surgery: The Illusion of Learning from Gamification & AI Apps like DuoLingo By: Maha Bali Editors’ note: This article is an edited version of a blog
Applying an Advising Method to Teaching: How We Can Foster Learner Autonomy in a Class
Applying an Advising Method to Teaching: How We Can Foster Learner Autonomy in a Class By: Jun Kato In this unstable and rapidly changing society, the word SDGs (Sustainable Development
Helping Sarah Think or “Stop and Think” Note-taking
Helping Sarah Think or “Stop and Think” Note-taking By: Leah Goldberg It all started with Sarah At the university where I work, the students study English mostly online and then