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Ep204. ft. Donna Brinton - From Method to Mastery: Integrated Skills, Global Englishes, Neurodiversity, AI, and Teacher Growth (Part 2)
What separates a trained teacher from a truly evolving one?
In Episode 204, Part 2, Mike continues the conversation with Donna in a deeply relevant discussion about the modern realities of TESOL teacher education. This episode moves from foundational methodology into the wider demands of today’s classrooms: integrated skills teaching, first-language influence, global Englishes, nativism vs non-nativism, neurodiversity, social-emotional learning, professional development, and AI.
Donna explains why teachers must learn to connect reading, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and…
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