Leadership Updates

From the Editors

Editors Meredith Bricker and Michael Lessard-Clouston introduce this issue.
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Letter From the Chair: CETC Supports TESOL’s Strategic Goals

2007-08 Chair Gena Bennett presents TESOL’s Strategic Goals and Objectives, describes the contributions of the Christian Educators in TESOL Caucus, and offers a challenge to caucus members.
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Letter From the Incoming Chair: Spanning the Globe, Tides of Change

Michael Pasquale discusses the recent “tides of change” that have occurred in his professional life and expresses his thoughts about his new role as the incoming chair of CETC.
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News From CETC

Includes updates and other important information for CETC members.
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Articles and Information

Writing Prompts: Some Background and an Example

Janice Penner describes the fluency writing program that she has created and the feedback she has received from its successful use in the classroom.
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Wow! Reflecting on CELT 2007

Priya Honeyman Livengood shares her impressions of the Christians in English Language Teaching (CELT) 2007 conference at Seattle Pacific University in March.
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Institutional Expectations of ESL Students

Eleanor Pease examines the results and implications of her research involving mainstream professors’ expectations of and accommodations for ESL students enrolled in their courses.
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Questioning Theological Texts: Strengthening Reader Identity

Iris Devadason shares her approach for enhancing students’ ability to understand and critically respond to difficult reading texts.
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Issues and Options in Teaching English for Theological Purposes

Cheri Pierson introduces and explains some of the issues and options in teaching ESL/EFL to students who would like to access biblical and theological resources in English.
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The Image of the Learner: Toward a Christian Philosophy of Learner Development

John Liang outlines his philosophy of learner development, focusing on the need for educators to recognize and nurture the learner not only on an intellectual level but also on a spiritual one.
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Spotlight on CETC Members

CETC members Amanda Baker, Xuesong (Andy) Gao, Carolyn Kristjánsson, and Frank Tuzi describe their backgrounds, their experiences in TESOL and CETC, and what has most influenced them.
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About This Member Community

About the CETC Community

A list of and contact information for CETC leadership for 2007-08.
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