TIRF’s 2022 DDG Competition: Application Deadline Approaching
The application window for TIRF’s 2022 Doctoral Dissertation Grants (DDG) competition is soon drawing to a close. All proposals are due Wednesday, May 18, 2022. 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
Dr. Chris Chang-Bacon Addresses TIRF Community
Earlier this year, we announced the recipient of TIRF’s 2022 Alatis Prize. Due to ongoing travel constraints, we were unable to meet the awardee, Dr. Chris Chang-Bacon, in person. Therefore, in recognition of receiving the Prize, he recorded an acceptance speech for the TIRF community to view. To view Dr.
Now Open: TIRF’s 2023 Alatis Prize Competition
The competition for the 2023 TIRF James E. Alatis Prize for Research in Language Policy and Planning in Educational Contexts is now open! For the 2023 competition, a prize of $500 will be awarded for an article or chapter published in English and dealing with some aspect of language policy
Chair’s Report, By Kathi Bailey – March Madness: Betting on TIRF
As the month of March 2022 comes to an end, I am reminded of the phrase “March Madness.” In the United States, this term is often used to refer to the excitement associated with the annual National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments. These tournaments start
Former TIRF Trustee Dr. Joyce Kling Installed as TESOL President
Last week at the TESOL International Convention and Exposition, Dr. Joyce Kling , a former TIRF Trustee, was installed as the 57th president of the TESOL International Association. The Association now has over 17,000 members and its mission is “To advance professional expertise in English language teaching and learning for
TIRF’s Spring 2022 Board Meeting
Each year in conjunction with the annual TESOL International Convention, TIRF hosts its spring Board meeting. However, as the pandemic continues to impede many individuals’ ability to travel, the Foundation’s Board of Trustees met online once again in March to hold its biannual meeting. TIRF’s virtual meeting included reports on
Recap of TIRF’s Virtual Session at 2022 TESOL Convention
Just last week, TIRF participated in the 2022 TESOL Convention. Trustee Erik Gundersen and author Katherine Stannett engaged in a live Q&A session with participants from around the world, after their recorded presentation on social and emotional learning was made available to conference goers. The presentation, entitled “TIRF Insights –
The Case for Addressing Social-Emotional Learning with Young Learners
Author: Katherine Stannett Introduction: A recent report from TIRF investigates the case for social and emotional learning against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent disrupted education and learning loss. Context: The pandemic has revealed and underscored a need to address not only students’ academic skills but also their
Chair’s Report, By Kathi Bailey – February: A Time of Trade-Offs
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
TIRF’s 2022 DDG Competition Now Open
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
British Council Assessment Research Awards and Grants
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.
TOEFL® Committee of Examiners (COE) 2023 Research Grant Programs
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
TIRF’s Virtual Session at 2022 TESOL Convention
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
TIRF Insights: Social and Emotional Learning – Now Available
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
Chair’s Report, By Kathi Bailey – Opening Doors
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,
