Research Spotlight: Center for Language Education Research at MSU
Celebrating its twentieth anniversary this year, the Center for Language Education and Research (CLEAR) was founded in 1996 as part of Michigan State University’s College of Arts and Letters. One of sixteen currently funded Title VI Language Resource Centers, CLEAR’s primary objective is to promote, improve, and support language teaching and learning in the US. To meet this objective, CLEAR’s activities and projects integrate the various constituencies involved in language teaching and learning. Though its federal mandate specifies that CLEAR’s initiatives should focus on less commonly taught languages and languages of strategic importance to the US, a number of projects can also serve the TESOL and TEFL communities. [continue reading]
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Cambridge English Launches New Title on Learning-Oriented Assessment
The Research and Thought Leadership Group of Cambridge English, who have a long-standing relationship with TIRF, continue their mission to disseminate innovative and interdisciplinary research with the latest publication in the Studies in Language Testing (SiLT) series, published jointly with Cambridge University Press. Learning Oriented Assessment: A Systemic Approach (SiLT 45), written by Neil Jones and Nick Saville, presents an ecological approach to integrating learning and assessment. [continue reading]
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MLJ to Name New Editor, Now Accepting Applications
The Modern Language Journal (MLJ) recently announced that its current editor, Dr. Heidi Byrnes, will soon be stepping down from her position. In search of the prestigious journal’s next editor or team of co-editors, MLJ has released an announcement detailing issues such as qualifications, applications procedures, and more. [ continue reading]
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Online Conference on Research into Using Technology for Language Learning
Laureate International Universities, Cambridge University Press, and IATEFL Learning Technologies Special Interest Group are collaborating to offer an exciting online conference concerning research into the use of technology for language education. According to the conference website, “researchers from around the world will share their work into investigating the impact of technology to support language learning. We will review the evidence for what happens when technology and language learners meet.”
The conference will be held on October 6-7, 2016. The deadline for submitting proposals is Monday, July 4th at 10:00am British Standard Time. [continue reading]
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