Sarah Hodge

Sarah Hodge is a supervisory ESL instructor at the Defense Language Institute (DLI) English Language Center in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Since earning her MA TESOL in 2006, she has taught English as a foreign language, English for specific purposes, and English for academic purposes to thousands of international military officers, enlisted personnel, and civilians at DLI's resident campus as well as internationally. She has also developed curriculum, has conducted onboarding and teacher training, and was part of the Peer Coaching Initiative Working Group. A SMART Gold Ambassador and Lumio Certified Trainer, Sarah is passionate about integrating educational technology into the language classroom. Her research interests include bilingualism and language processing disorders.

Plugged In: Free Tools and Training for 4 EdTech Trends

The last several decades have seen a plethora of educational technology advances, like learning management systems, language learning apps, virtual and augmented reality, and artificial intelligence. Discover how to energize your classroom with free tools and PD opportunities for four trends in educational technology.

Author: Sarah Hodge

Getting the Maximum out of Micro-Credentials

These bite-sized courses are the perfect way to brush up on new developments and add a variety of skills to your teaching toolbox. Learn about micro-credentials and explore some ELT-related courses.

Author: Sarah Hodge

4 Ways Podcasts Will Power Up Your PD

Learn from a PD expert and a professional ELT podcaster how you can use—or create—podcasts to up your professional learning. 

Authors: Ixchell Reyes, Sarah Hodge

PD Highlight: The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners, Grades K–12 (Second Edition)

Professional development blogger Sarah Hodge takes a close look at the new second edition of The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners, Grades K-12 and shares some highlights and new features of the book. 

Author: Sarah Hodge

5 Ways to Supercharge Your TESOL 2024 Experience

TESOL conventions are a fantastic way to keep up with teaching trends, research, and cutting-edge technology; check out the latest in ESL curriculum; and network with thousands of fellow TESOL educators and administrators from around the globe. If you're attending, take these tips from convention veteran and PD expert Sarah Hodge. 

Author: Sarah Hodge

4 Questions About Professional Learning From TESOL’s 2023–2027 Research Directions

TESOL recently released its 2023–2027 Research Directions, which incorporated over 2,700 data points from 639 TESOL members across the globe. Teacher development emerged as a central priority. Given this priority, what questions should we address in future research?

Author: Sarah Hodge

4 Ways to Discover Your Zen (and Foster SEL) in the Classroom

Sarah Hodge offers four tips to foster a sense of balance (and address SEL competencies) in the English language classroom.

Author: Sarah Hodge

Nurturing Culturally Aware Teaching

As English language instructors, we are entrusted with creating a safe environment for our students to acquire English. Learn how a culturally affirming attitude toward students from diverse backgrounds can significantly impact learning. 

Author: Sarah Hodge

10 Tips for Hosting Successful PD Workshops

Professional development days are the perfect time to reconnect, learn, and share. Here are 10 tips for hosting successful workshops, even if you’re a first-time presenter.

Author: Sarah Hodge

12 Tips for Classroom Observations in the Digital Age

All TESOL educators can benefit from collaborating with international colleagues through virtual classroom observations. Here are some tips for setting ground rules, suggestions on what to consider during observations, and recommendations for giving effective feedback.

Author: Sarah Hodge

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