"Transcendentalism" refers to philosophical, religious, and literary beliefs held by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, Amos Bronson Alcott, and other writers in New England during the 1830s and 1840s. Emerson believed in the significance of one's intuition and individuality. He expresses these beliefs in his…

In this article Deidre Faughey shares an experimental classroom project that she developed with a diverse group of students in three ninth-grade English Language Arts (ELA) classes. Podcasts provide a unique opportunity for students to embrace experimentation and to take risks with their own voices, explore the school building and community, and…

Working with English language learners (ELLs) in the English classroom brings a new layer to the teaching process for many teachers. Frequently they have had little coursework on effective practices for ELLs, and--without proper support--they can find themselves in a situation similar to some ELLs: sink or swim. Some English teachers mistakenly…

Examines support for mainstreamed English-as-a-second-language (ESL) students; support systems available to mainstreamed ESL students and their teachers; language learning issues; and practices and strategies for teaching these special students. Weaves throughout points related to second language acquisition theory as the basis for ESL teaching.…