Daily Archives: April 17, 2011

Interview with Scott Thornbury: IATEFL Brighton 2011

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Brighton Online The 45th Annual International IATEFL Conference & Exhibition Scott gives his impressions of Sue Palmer’s plenary session early in the day. Scott talks at length about the great educators of the past, and explains his interest in seeing … Continue reading →

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Dreams and Realities: Developing Countries and the English Language

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Global demand for English is continuing to grow. Governments increasingly recognise the importance of English to their economies and societies, and individuals see English as a tool that can help them to fulfil their personal aspirations. However, there are complex … Continue reading →

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Which words are worth the worry? by Diane Schmitt & Norbert Schmitt

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Brighton Online The 45th Annual International IATEFL Conference & Exhibition Session details: Pearson Longman Signature Event “Which words are worth the worry?” Panelists: In Brighton: Diane Schmitt (Nottingham Trent University, UK) Norbert Schmitt (University of Nottingham, UK) Online from New … Continue reading →

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Change Your Future: Corfo entregará 4 mil becas para estudiar inglés en todo el país!

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Las postulaciones se abrirán este martes 19 de abril y se cerrarán el 20 de mayo. Source: El Mercurio on line. domingo 17 de abril de 2011 SANTIAGO.- Esta mañana, en la Plaza de Armas de Santiago se dio inicio … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What You’re Talking About? Speak With Conviction!: A Poem by Taylor Mali

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

In case you hadn’t noticed, it has somehow become uncool to sound like you know what you’re talking about? Or believe strongly in what you’re saying? Invisible question marks and parenthetical (you know?)’s have been attaching themselves to the ends … Continue reading →

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Reading Allowed: by TAYLOR MALI

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Taylor Mali, author, performer, extraordinary poet, story-teller, presents his, “Reading Allowed”, poem. In my humble opinion, every parent and every teacher needs to hear this poem… “Reading Allowed,” by TAYLOR MALI

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What Teachers Make: PLAGIARISM or HONEST MISTAKE? by Taylor Mali

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

PLAGIARISM or HONEST MISTAKE? by Taylor Mali “I am well aware that “What Teachers Make,” a poem I wrote in 1999, has been elevated/reduced to the level of Inspirational Cyber Spam. It started happening shortly after I posted an unattributed … Continue reading →

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Sunday Story: Four Stories 4 You & Me

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

I woke up this Sunday morning with several stories I wanted to tell. The gap between theory and practice was on my mind. Another story was why I blog – revisited. Another was the anticipation of the education news of … Continue reading →

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Con refuerzos se buscará repunte en Simce de Inglés

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

Apoyarán trabajo de profesores en la sala de clases Fuente: El Mercurio de Antofagasta, Sabado 16 de abril de 2011 Trece jóvenes angloparlantes aterrizaron en la región para apoyar la labor de los profesores de Inglés, mejorar la enseñanza del … Continue reading →

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Don’t Quit – Rededicated: Black in America 2 – Principal Steve Perry

Posted on April 17, 2011 by profesorbaker

As I watched this video I was amazed by the depths of the committment to achieving excellence, for others, that Dr. Steve Perry displayed throughout the entire length of the interview. At one point I asked myself why there aren’t … Continue reading →

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