Leadership Updates
Editors’ Remarks
Sandra Zappa-Hollman (editor) and Kyung-Hee Bae and Lisya Seloni (volunteer editors) introduce the current issue of the newsletter and encourage members to send their submissions for the October issue.
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Message From the Outgoing Chair
In her new role as past chair, Karen Newman shares with us an inspiring anecdote as well as other highlights from the recent TESOL convention in Seattle.
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Letter from the Chair
Luciana de Oliveira, incoming caucus chair, invites caucus members to reflect on the past and look into the future of our caucus.
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Articles
An Invitation to New Members of the Caucus, George Braine
This article is written mainly for new members of the NNEST Caucus. It quickly summarizes the reasons for the establishment of the caucus in 1998, what the caucus has achieved since then, how new members can use these achievements to empower themselves, and what new members can contribute to the caucus.
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Miscast in English: Tales From the Periphery, Doron Narkiss
In a writing course a student submitted a personal story describing a traumatic experience that led her to become an English teacher. Through an exploration of the themes raised in the story, the author reflects on the ramifications of professional choice in the self-identity formation of a nonnative speaker studying to be an English teacher and of that of the teacher-trainer.
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The Native Model Fallacy in SLA: What can we do about it? Ahmar Mahboob
Ahmar’s brief article includes a number of concrete steps to further dispel the native model fallacy in SLA and to help create a more professional and nondiscriminatory atmosphere in TESOL.
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The Many Faces of NNESTs: An Invitation, Ana Wu
Are you familiar with the “NNEST of the Month” site? Ana Wu, Web site manager, would like to share with you some information about it.
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Announcements and Information
TESOL 2008 Annual Convention & Graduate Student Forum
The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit (TESOL 2008) will take place at the New York Hilton & Sheraton New York, New York, USA, April 2-5, 2008. Save these dates! The deadline for proposal submissions is June 1, 2007.
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TESOL Awards and Grants
Learn about a Web site that lists TESOL awards and grants you might consider applying for.
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Position Statement Against Discrimination of Nonnative Speakers of English in the Field of TESOL (March 2006)
All educators should be evaluated within the same criteria. Nonnative-English-speaking educators should not be singled out because of their native language.
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NNEST Resources
Are you looking for interesting resources for NNES teachers? If so, you should visit the “Resources” section of our NNEST Caucus Web site.
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About This Community
About the Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL Caucus
The Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL Caucus was established in October 1998 to strengthen effective teaching and learning of English around the world while respecting individuals’ language rights.
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NNEST Newsletter Call for Submissions
Do you have some thoughts on the status of the Nonnative English Speakers in TESOL (NNEST) Caucus? Do you have personal stories to share that are related to NNEST issues? Do you have some helpful tips for other NNES teachers? If you do, please consider submitting an article to the NNEST Newsletter for consideration. October issue submission deadline: August 30, 3007.
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NNEST Newsletter Mission Statement
The purpose, audience, and vision of this newsletter are described.
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