Discipleship through TESOL

The purpose of this brief Forum article is to consider ways that discipleship might be practiced in TESOL. After a brief definition, three examples are shared of ways that I have used and experienced the continuum of discipleship in English language teaching and teacher training in three contexts: Kenya, Indonesia, and the United States

Cultivating Criticality in the English Language Classroom: A Biblical Perspective

The aim of this paper is to connect criticality and Christianity by showing how the notion of criticality as an embodiment of a critical disposition that translates into action reflects and reinforces some of the teachings in the Bible. The article unfolds in three sections. The first discusses the notion of criticality from the perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) as a socially committed praxis that exposes how everyday text and talk reproduces inequalities and inequities in society. In the second, I show how this focus on social injustice in CDA is aligned with biblical teachings about the importance of care, compassion and kindness as modelled by Jesus Himself. Finally, I offer guidelines on how this criticality can be cultivated in the English language classroom by encouraging learners to (1) read to question and (2) write to challenge assumptions and ideologies embedded in everyday texts that perpetuate social inequality and injustices. In doing so, it is hoped that the imperative to foster a critical disposition in learners can meet, mesh and coalesce with the mandate to live out our Christian faith

Teaching with Christian Faith in Secular Settings

This article shares personal experiences and reflections on integrating faith into secular language education contexts. Drawing on the author’s professional journey, scholarly literature, and biblical teachings, it offers insights into expressing and living out one’s faith in the classroom, as well as practical strategies for faith integration. The article concludes with a reflection on excellence in English language teaching from a Christian perspective. Through the author’s experiences, the article aims to provide inspiration and guidance for Christian educators navigating faith integration in their professional practice

AI in Education Resources: An Annotated Bibliography

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an important topic in education. This brief annotated bibliography introduces 11 resources (articles, books, and online resources) that may be of interest to IJC&ELT readers. They are divided into three categories, relating to general AI in education, K–12 education, and AI, religion, ethics, and education

Lesson 02 Addressing Gender Biases in Curricula

Dr. Liz Hall, Professor of Psychology speaks on discrimination in curriculum