Unlearn Helplessness Through Learning Together and Alone By: Harumi Kimura It’s been years since I started teaching repeaters’ English class in my school. Students who have failed regular courses in
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The Benefits of Learner Autonomy in Language Learning
The Benefits of Learner Autonomy in Language Learning By: Curtis Kelly Learner autonomy, a popular term in language education, is a relatively recent expression. It was coined in 1981 by
Flying Towards Learner Autonomy Together
Flying Towards Learner Autonomy Together By: Heather Kretschmer The cover of this month’s Think Tank features a photo of a bird escaping from a cage, which reminds me of a
Let’s Move! Energy Breaks For The Language Classroom
Let’s Move! Energy Breaks For The Language Classroom By: Marc Helgesen Editor’s note: Our own Marc Helgesen wrote this superb article for us originally. One of our cousins, the Neurolanguage
What We Missed and Why?
What We Missed and Why? By: Afon (Mohammad) Khari “Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.” Simone Weil French Philosopher Since it is the time of the year
Editor’s Spotlight: Afon
Editor’s Spotlight: Afon By: Think Tank Team Editors’ note: We thought this would be a good time to tell you who we are. Not counting our inner stable contributors, this
Passing the Torch: When Young Teachers Make a Difference
Passing the Torch: When Young Teachers Make a Difference By: Jana Kamenická Editors’ Forward: In his article, Curtis recommends teachers write up reports based on the results from their course
Students’ Course Evaluations: From Design Problems to Genuine Responses
Students’ Course Evaluations: From Design Problems to Genuine Responses By: Christine Winskowski You know the ritual: You administer the institution’s course evaluation forms with 10-15 items (statements or questions, like
Upgrading the Class Evaluation Questionnaire System
Upgrading the Class Evaluation Questionnaire System By: Curtis Kelly To quote a student I once had: “Class evaluations suck!” I am not sure he is right, but it is something
Perceptions of Teaching and Teachers
Perceptions of Teaching and Teachers By: Heather Kretschmer Imagine we lived in a parallel universe where the conditions on Mars allowed life to emerge and flourish. Suspend reality for a