Review the five characteristics of the current language teaching "revolution." Do you find evidence of those characteristics in classes you have taken or observed? What further characteristics would you add?

Complete reading and reflect (1-2 pages) on Collier's Promoting Academic Success for ESL students. Relate reflection to real classroom examples.

Elizabeth Platt provides examples of 3 different language teachers. She discusses teachers' believes, and teaching styles. Where do you see yourself fit in? Which views of language learning reflects your teaching philosophy.