This week, as I was trying to find a theme for this month’s Chair’s Report, I was thinking about the issue of “trade-offs.” Dictionary.com defines this phase as “the exchange of one thing for another of more or less equal value, especially to effect a compromise.” It includes the meaning
The application window for TIRF’s 2022 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition is now open. The Foundation’s flagship program is designed to provide awards for doctoral students nearing the completion of their studies. Along with our long-standing partners (Cambridge Assessment English and the British Council), the Foundation is offering DDGs in
TIRF partner the British Council has announced this year’s call for proposals for both the British Council Assessment Research Awards and Grants (ARAGs) and Research into Reading Grants Scheme (RiRGS). As part of the ARAGsscheme, applications and nominations are invited for (1) Assessment Research Grants and (2) Assessment Research Awards.
TIRF’s partner, Educational Testing Service (ETS), is pleased to announce the TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2023 Research Grant Programs. Full details about the three grant programs are available using the links below. TOEFL COE Research ProgramTOEFL COE research grants are intended to support research on topics related to the
We invite you to join us virtually during TIRF’s session at the 2022 TESOL Convention! TIRF’s presentation is entitled “TIRF Insights – Social and Emotional Learning for 5-18-Year-Olds” and builds on the first paper in the new “TIRF Insights” series. The paper, Social and Emotional Learning, was just released this
We are pleased to announce the first paper in the “TIRF Insights” series! Social and Emotional Learning, authored by Katherine (Kath) Stannett, investigates social and emotional learning (SEL) against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent disrupted education and learning loss. According to the TIRF report, recent research suggests
Have you ever talked yourself into an unnecessarily antagonistic attitude? I am now seventy-three years old and I walk with a cane, due to rather nasty and pervasive arthritis. As many of the more senior readers of TIRF Today probably know, the condition itself is really uncomfortable. It involves regular,
TIRF enjoyed a great deal of success during the 2021 giving season (i.e., late November and the month of December) via its various fundraising drives. We would like to take this opportunity to share some highlights with our supporters and thank everyone who got involved. The Foundation’s fundraising approach late
The application window for TIRF’s 2022 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition is now open. The Foundation’s flagship program is designed to provide awards for doctoral students nearing the completion of their studies. Along with our long-standing partners (Cambridge Assessment English and the British Council), the Foundation is offering DDGs in
We are pleased to announce the recipient of the 2022 TIRF James E. Alatis Prize for Research on Language Planning and Policy in Educational Contexts. Dr. Chris Chang-Bacon, Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia School of Education, has been named as this year’s recipient of TIRF’s Alatis Prize. His
At this time of year, though I am beset with paper grading and student advising, I do take time to enjoy some holiday music. Without trying to push my cultural or religious traditions on readers of TIRF Today, I want to share some reflections about a favorite song: “The Little
We are pleased to announce the opening of the 2022 TIRF Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition. The commencement of the current DDG program offering marks the 21st consecutive year the Foundation will make awards to doctoral students around the world. Once again, there are two types of DDGs being offered
Most supporters reading this plea would likely agree with the following statement: The pursuit of education is arguably the most critical endeavor of a person’s lifetime. However, in many parts of the world, education is under-funded, not emphasized as it should be, and/or cannot be attained for a variety of
Earlier this month on December 10th, TIRF Trustee Dr. David Nunan, Professor Emeritus of Applied Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong, took part in a Q&A session with colleagues in China. The session was based on a presentation he prepared for members of Chengdu Duoweimingju (DWMJ) Institute of Education,
