ACTA publishes the journal TESOL in Context
… and also some special issues and background papers
Publications
TESOL in CONTEXT
TESOL in Context is the peer-reviewed publication of the Australian Council for TESOL Associations (ACTA) for teachers, researchers and others interested in TESOL within Australia and internationally. Normally two issues are produced each year. Some issues are special editions that focus on themes of relevance. Examples include issues on digital technology, interactional competence and teaching English language learners across the curriculum.
The journal has moved online and following Vol 26, No. 1, hard copies are longer being produced. The move to open access is part of an initiative to make the journal more easily accessible by readers and members. The journal will continue to be peer reviewed and attract high quality articles from experts in the TESOL field.
The TESOL in Context Journal site is at http://tesolincontext.org.au/
Recent Issue: Volume 32, No 1 (2023)
Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum
This Special Issue has two primary goals. Firstly, we aimed to bring together diverse perspectives and voices from across Australia that showcase the remarkable efforts that teachers and educators are already doing to cater for the needs of EAL/D learners in schools and mainstream environments. Secondly, and while acknowledging these commendable efforts by educators, we argue that more work is needed to address the persistent challenges in providing tailored support that addresses the diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds of EAL/D students. We acknowledge that catering for EAL/D learners’ needs in schools and mainstream classes involves more than just structural adjustments. It necessitates a paradigm shift in educational perspectives. Beyond the accommodation of linguistic diversity, there is a crucial need to challenge and disrupt dominant deficit views that may prevail in educational settings. The insights gathered from these articles illuminate the multifaceted and dynamic landscape of EAL/D education in Australia. They collectively underscore the necessity for an integrated approach that encompasses not only specialized pedagogies but also a deep understanding of the cultural and linguistic diversity present in our classrooms.
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Past issues of TESOL in Context
Explore the wealth of ideas by browsing through back issues, going right back to the very first TESOL in Context issue that was published in 1990.
- Volume 1 Issue 1 (1990) - Volume 26 Issue 1 (2017) are available on Informit (ISSN 1030-8385)
- Volume 27 Issue 1 (2018) and onwards are available on the TESOL in Context website Archives and on Informit (ISSN 2209-0916)
- List of past issues of TESOL in Context, including contents, 1990-2020
Journal Editorial Teams
TEAM 1: Dr Sue Ollerhead, Dr Julie Choi and Dr Sasikala (Shashi) Nallaya
TEAM 2: Dr Averil Grieve, Dr Sharon Yahalom and David Wei Dai
Note:
- Copyright for all articles published in TESOL in Context is vested in the journal through the Australian Council of TESOL Associations. Permission to publish articles elsewhere should be sought from .
- Views expressed in contributions to TESOL in Context do not necessarily reflect those of ACTA.