As 2023 winds to a close, we are pleased to tell you that TIRF’s collection of reference lists has been updated. There are now free reference lists on 247 topics of interest to researchers, language teachers, program administrators, test developers, policymakers, materials writers, and others in our field. The reference
We are pleased to announce the publication of Research on English Language Teaching and Learning in the Middle East and North Africa, the latest volume in the TIRF-Routledge “Global Research on Teaching and Learning English” Series. This volume is an anniversary publication volume – the 10th volume in the “Global
TIRF’s year-end fundraiser is nearly completed. While we are extremely grateful for the generous contributions received to date, we have a great deal of work to do. We have reached only 43% of our $10,000 goal, or roughly $4,300. We remain very hopeful that supporters like you will help us
We are pleased to announce the opening of TIRF’s 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition. The commencement of the current DDG program offering marks the 23rd consecutive year the Foundation will make awards to doctoral students around the world. Once again, there are two types of DDGs being offered by
Dear TIRF Colleagues and Friends, TIRF recently conducted a successful review for the English Language Center at United International College in Zhuhai, China. After the review was completed, I invited two TIRFers to join me in Macao, Trustee David Nunan and Chief Operating Officer Ryan Damerow. During our evening together
Editor’s note: TIRF shares information from other organizations relevant to the Foundation’s supporters, as part of its mission. In this piece, we briefly highlight an upcoming webinar from the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL). The focus is directly related to TIRF’s Research Topic, “Research on Revitalization of Endangered Indigenous Languages.”
Second Language Teacher Education journal (published by Equinox) has released a call for papers (CFP) on a special issue under the theme “Language Teacher Leadership.” The volume, to be co-edited by Hayo Reinders and Kathi Bailey, adopts a focus on perspectives on leadership in education. The co-editors will consider proposals
Editor’s Note: Dr. Kathi Bailey served as the President of TIRF and the Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees for 13 years. In this “Trustee Update,” TIRF Chief Operating Officer Ryan Damerow talks with Kathi about her current TIRF duties and other professional activities. Ryan: You were the President
To help demonstrate the “I” in “TIRF,” each year, after we award our latest Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) recipients, we update the “TIRF Alumni” Map. Using Google Maps, the latest grantees are added to this online resource. In addition, this year, we added our inaugural TIRF-British Council Research Mentoring Awards
Earlier this week on #GivingTuesday, TIRF launched its year-end fundraising campaign. From now until December 31st, TIRF Trustees are matching donations from the public, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. We hope you and other TIRF supporters will consider getting involved by year’s end by making a donation. In years
Dear Colleague, Due to the wonderful contributions of many TIRF supporters like you, TIRF has enjoyed a number of successes this year. We have seen growth in our programs, expansion in our partnerships, and increased engagement from the public, evidenced, in part, by our activities at last year’s TESOL Convention.
Dear TIRF Colleagues and Friends: Earlier this month, I was invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the establishment of the “Belt and Road Languages and Cultures Network” and its forum in Beijing, organized by China Daily. More than 60 representatives from English language associations and universities participated in the
TIRF is offering an exciting initiative in which you can support both the Foundation and our field in a cost-effective way while delivering recognition of your organization’s brand via TIRF’s website. In short, for US $100 a year, organizations worldwide can sponsor one (or more) of TIRF’s 240+ reference lists,
Organizers of the Language Assessment Research Conference (LARC) 2024 are currently offering its call for papers. In this piece, we share information about how you can get involved. LARC 2024 will take place April 11-13, 2024 under the theme of “Finding Balance in Language Assessment.” The organizers at Brigham Young
