TESL Ontario Blog

Written by Farnaz Karimian, Member at Large, TESL Ontario Board

My path to the TESL Ontario Board of Directors was not immediate. When I first applied to the TESL Ontario Board of Directors in 2024, I&n...

After some reflection, ...

Written by Jen Artan, Secretary, TESL Ontario Board of Directors

Joining the TESL Ontario Board of Directors in 2024 has been one of the most meaningful professional experiences of my car...

In ESL teaching, we often focus on improving students’ language skills, and yet, despite well-structured lessons and carefully designed activities, many teachers encounter a familiar pattern: some students remain quiet, avoid participation, or contribute minimally, even when they clearly understand the material. This behaviour is often ...

Written by Mary Rizzi, Member at Large, TESL Ontario Board

When I first heard the words “Board of Directors,” I pictured stuffy conference rooms, endless spreadsheets, and long discu...