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This new free publication was conceived by editors Chantelle Warner (University of Arizona) and Julieta Fernández (University of Arizona; Victoria University of Wellington) as a response to the lack of direct engagement with current debates and conversations in textbooks used in methodology courses, and the marginalization in education about language teacher research in the work of (applied) linguists who do regularly engage with diverse questions and issues in ontologically, epistemologically, and methodologically diverse ways. The authors of individual chapters in...
Join us for a new series of professional learning webinars designed for language educators! Integrating AI in Language Education: Research-Based Practices to Support the Modes of Communication Language educators are called on to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of GenAI in language learning. As GenAI tools become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educators face both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges in providing meaningful instruction. Through evidence-based insights, practical strategies, and collaborative dialogue, this webinar series will equip language...
Presented by Joshua Paiz (Frederick Community College). Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 1:30 – 3 PM MST (UTC -7). To see when it begins where you are, click here. Join us for a critical exploration of GenAI in language education! While AI tools can boost writing scores, research shows that they may diminish student creativity, agency, and independent thinking. Dr. Paiz will guide participants beyond the “to use or not to use” debate to explore practical...
Apply for a registration scholarship by December 12, 2025! These awards are for the Tenth International Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural Competence on the theme of Intercultural Competence in a Rapidly Changing World: Supporting Sustainable Futures for All. This hybrid event takes place February 27 – March 1, 2026, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and online. A limited number of scholarships covering registration fees are available for full-time K-12 teachers, graduate students, and recent graduates...
The Center for Educational Resources in Culture, Language, and Literacy (CERCLL) is one of sixteen Language Resource Centers (LRCs) nationwide that were funded in part by the US Department of Education, and formed an active and productive network. For 35 years, the network generated and disseminated valuable resources to promote the teaching and learning of languages other than English, particularly less commonly taught languages. For over two decades, CERCLL has been a hub for local, national, and international conferences, symposia,...
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2024-2025 academic year webinars! We hosted 10 webinars with 14 presenters, and there were 3,407 registrants. View the recordings and partner resources by clicking on the series titles below. Or check out our YouTube playlist! https://tinyurl.com/cercllwebinars FALL: Virtual Exchange in Language Education ( 1 ) Overcoming Challenges and Barriers in Virtual Exchange, Robert O’Dowd (Universidad de Leon, Spain) ( 2 ) Advancing Civic Engagement through VE: Instructional Planning, Task Design,...
Currently under development, this project has created FREE resources that offer authentic materials to examine contemporary social issues in India, touching upon linguistic provisions, cultural diversity and more. Our aim is to empower the learner with the language skills to discuss these essential topics from diverse perspectives. The materials are being developed by Dr. Jieun Ryu (Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Arizona), Poonam Chauhan, MPhil (Continuing Lecturer in the Middle East / South Asia Studies program, University of California...
The word plons in Dutch describes the noise made by something splashing into a surface and is thus an apt name for the Professional Learning Online Network Space (PLONS), which is designed to create a ripple effect, by fostering linkages between language teaching, research and practice, and shared ideas and resources between educators. This PLONS is intended for language educators in K-16 settings: elementary/middle school, high school and post-secondary institutions. Application deadline: August 22, 2025. Click here to...
The extended proposal submission deadline is August 11, 2025 Intercultural Competence in a Rapidly Changing World: Supporting Sustainable Futures for All The Tenth International Conference on the Development and Assessment of Intercultural CompetenceFebruary 27 – March 1, 2026A Hybrid Event in Tucson, Arizona, and Online Plenary Presenters Vanessa Andreotti (University of Victoria) Irina Golubeva (University of Maryland Baltimore County) Ricardo Römhild (University of Passau) Details are on the conference website! In 2015, 191 United Nations (UN) member states adopted the...
Transforming Language Teaching Materials: From Selection and Adaptation, to Creation, to Successful Implementation Language teaching and learning materials encompass a rich spectrum of resources—from traditional textbooks and teacher/student-generated content to digital applications, and authentic realia—serving as foundational elements in language programs and classrooms worldwide. These materials bridge the gap between theoretical pedagogical approaches and practical classroom implementation, while providing essential structure to the learning experience. The effectiveness of these resources, however, hinges critically on language educators’ ability to thoughtfully...