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13 November 2018


MinneTESOL Journal, (2018), Vol. 34(Issue 2)

Gender Roles in Children’s Literature and Their Influence on Learners

This paper discusses how gender roles are portrayed in children’s literature, the potential impact of these portraits, and how teachers can better use children’s books as a resource in the classroom. Children are shaped into who they are as adults starting…
0 By Aaron Mermelstein 
13 November 2018


MinneTESOL Journal, (2018), Vol. 34(Issue 2)

Reading Comprehension through Graphic Novels: How Comic Books and Graphic Novels Can Help Language Learners

In order to find potential tools, scaffolds, and differentiation to be employed by English Language (EL) and content teachers alike, a small qualitative study was conducted that found that English learners (ELs) displayed better reading comprehension and increased memory retention of the chapter events…
0 By Stephen Meuer 
13 November 2018


MinneTESOL Journal, (2018), Vol. 34(Issue 2)

Trauma and Learning: Impacts and Strategies for Adult Classroom Success

Exposure to potentially traumatic events, which can have a significant impact on brain mechanisms for language learning, is high in adult ELL classrooms. Strategies targeting attention and memory networks presented here may mitigate those effects. Key words: trauma, adult English language…
0 By Rachel Johnson 
13 November 2018


MinneTESOL Journal, (2018), Vol. 34(Issue 2)

Enhancing International Students’ Language Learning through Venturing into the Community

This article makes the case for incorporating off-campus learning experiences into international students’ second language instruction at the college level. Key words: international students, college, community, authentic language  Walmart. Sometimes the mall, but mostly Walmart. That is where I most…
0 By Heather Camp 
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