The purpose of this blog is to share information which I have gained in my own professional development wanderings. When I attend a conference, I will endeavor to post through this medium notes and resources taken from the sessions I attend. I invite colleagues to do the same; if any of you wish to contribute posts, I'll be happy to add you as an author.. Of course, all colleagues are welcome to comment on any of the postings - this may stimulate a welcome conversation about teaching and learning.
I should also point out that not all of the postings I send will be about English as a Second or Foreign Language. I am interested in a wide variety of subjects, both in the area of language teaching/learning, and in course design, technology & teaching, legislative issues, and many other subjects.
Since the fall of 2015, when the Houston Community College administration announced its intention to provide each full-time faculty member $2000 for professional development, to be spent pretty much the way the individual faculty member wanted to, I have felt that this presents a challenge to all of us to demonstrate that we can use this money not only to enhance our own professional capability, but to raise the professional level of our colleagues as well.
This blog is my effort to meet that challenge.
I should also point out that not all of the postings I send will be about English as a Second or Foreign Language. I am interested in a wide variety of subjects, both in the area of language teaching/learning, and in course design, technology & teaching, legislative issues, and many other subjects.
Since the fall of 2015, when the Houston Community College administration announced its intention to provide each full-time faculty member $2000 for professional development, to be spent pretty much the way the individual faculty member wanted to, I have felt that this presents a challenge to all of us to demonstrate that we can use this money not only to enhance our own professional capability, but to raise the professional level of our colleagues as well.
This blog is my effort to meet that challenge.
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