News
Rashed selected for English language national curriculum development project overseas
Doaa Rashed, Ph.D., Teaching Professor and Director of the Language Engagement Project of the Language Center (TLC) in the School of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University, has been selected for a two-week English Language Specialist project by the United States Department of State. The project will focus on reviewing and revising Year 12 English curriculum to ensure alignment with the National Educational Standards and Objectives in Kiribati. She will also collaborate with the Ministry of Education's Curriculum Development Unit to establish clear language proficiency standards, assessment criteria and benchmarks for the students. Further, she will provide effective teaching strategies and assessment methods workshops to secondary school English teachers to support the implementation of the new curriculum.
As part of the select group supported by the English Language Specialist Program, Rashed’s expertise will contribute to enhancing English language education, and ensuring a cohesive and progressive sequence of learning outcomes, identifying areas where the curriculum can be enhanced to promote continuity and coherence across grade levels.
Click here for the official press release.
Global Storybooks Portal
Global Storybooks is a free multilingual literacy resource for language teachers and learners of all ages. Read, teach, download, and listen to illustrated stories in many languages. Check out their featured sites, language teaching resources, and community projects.
How Different Languages Laugh Online
Laughter is universal, but, "LOL," is not. How is laughter expressed online in languages other than English? Click here to find out!
Using Languages in your Career
Languages are among the top eight skills required across all occupations. From health care and government to finance and sports (and everywhere in between), employers are seeking professionals who can communicate with a wide range of individuals both domestically and abroad. Wondering where to begin? Check out this link to learn how language competency can make all the difference.
https://www.leadwithlanguages.org/language-career-category/sector-profiles/
'The Power of Language’: 5 ways multilingual brains work differently
Did you know speaking more than one language can help you age better? A new book explores the research around multilingualism.
