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Dr. Jan Edwards Dormer is the author of books, book chapters, and articles for language teachers, language learners, school leaders, and those in ministry. Please use the contact form to reach out to Dr. Dormer if you are interested in reading any of these articles, chapters or books, and cannot find them!


Dormer, J.E. (2021). Language learning in ministry: Preparing for cross-cultural language acquisition. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Publishing.

Dormer, J.E. (2020). One classroom, diverse goals: Pre-service Teachers and International Students Learning Together. In C. Lin and M. C. Zaccarini (Eds.), Internationalization in action: Leveraging diversity and inclusion in globalized classrooms, (pp. 81-94) NY: Peter Lang Publishing, Inc.

Dormer, J. E. (June, 2020). [Review of the book Exploring Doctrine: A Theological English Curriculum, by W. Bankston and C. Pierson]. International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching, 7(1) pp. 34-43.

Dormer, J. E. (June, 2019). [Review of the book Theological English: An advanced ESL text for students of theology, by P.T. Hibbs and M. Reiley]. International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching, 6(1).

Dormer, J.E. (2018). Busting myths about English language learners. New Superintendents Journal 2018-19, 23-25.

Dormer, J. E. & Woelk, C. (2018). Teaching English for reconciliation: Pursuing peace through transformed relationships in language learning and teaching. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishers.

Dormer, J. E. (2018). Immersion. In The TESOL encyclopedia of English language teaching (eds J. I. Liontas, T. International Association and M. DelliCarpini). doi:10.1002/9781118784235.eelt0213

Dormer, J.E. (2017). Busting myths about English language learners. School Administrators Magazine, 74(2), 39-42. View at: http://www.pageturnpro.com/AASA/76844-February-2017/index.html#40

Dormer, J.E. (2016). What school leaders need to know about English learners. Alexandria, VA: TESOL Press.

Dormer, J.E. (2014). English Language Learners in Christian Schools. Christian School Education (17)2, 28-32. Colorado Springs, CO: Association of Christian Schools International.

Dormer, J. E. (2014). [Review of the book Christian faith and English language teaching and learning: Research on the interrelationship of religion and ELT, by M. S. Wong, C. Kristjansson and Z. Dornyei (Eds.)]. International Journal of Christianity and English Language Teaching, 1(1), 93-99.

Dormer, J.E. (2013). Improving speaking accuracy through awareness. Journal of Adult Education, Mountain Plains Adult Education Association,  43(1), 16-22..

Dormer, J.E. (2013) Passport to adventure: Explore B (intermediate level elementary EFL student text, teacher’s book and supplementary materials) Purposeful Design Publishers (ACSI).

Dormer, J.E. (2012) Passport to adventure: Explore A (low-intermediate level elementary EFL student text, teacher’s book and supplementary materials) Purposeful Design Publishers (ACSI).

Dormer, J. E. (2012). Shared competence: NEST/NNEST collaboration that benefits all. In A. Honigsfeld and M. Dove (Eds.), Co-teaching and Other Collaborative Practices in the EFL/ESL Classroom: Rationale, Research, Reflections, and Recommendations, Charlotte (pp. 241-250.) NC: Information Age Publishing.

Dormer, J. E. (2011). Teaching English in missions: Effectiveness and integrity. Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishers.

Dormer, J. E. (2010). Integrating skills in a communicative EFL textbook for Christians. In  K.B. Purgason (Ed.), English language teaching in theological contexts (pp. 125-136). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishers.

Dormer, J. E. (2010). A diverse EFL program for both seminary and community students. In K.B. Purgason (Ed.), English language teaching in theological contexts (pp. 73-84). Pasadena, CA: William Carey Library Publishers.

Dormer, J. E. (2010). I can! Bringing self-evaluation to a task-based syllabus for language learning success. In M. C. Coombe and A. Shehadeh (Eds.), Task-Based Learning (pp. 137-148).  Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc.

Dormer, J. E. (2010). Strength through difference: Optimizing NEST/NNEST relationships on a school staff. In A. Mahboob (Ed.), The NNEST lens: Non native English speakers in TESOL (pp. 285-304). Newcastle upon Tyne, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.

Dormer, J. E. (2010, January). [Review of the book Christian and critical: English language educators in dialogue, by M. S. Wong and S. Canagarajah (Eds.)]. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 46(1), 114-116.

Dormer, J. E. (2009). Where can I get my shoe fixed?: Authentic tasks for students in EFL settings. In M. Dantas-Whitney & S. Rilling (Eds.), Authenticity in the language classroom and beyond: Adult learners (pp. 11-18). Alexandria, VA: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Inc.

Dormer, J. E. (2009, April). Language Development for MKs. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 45(2), 188-196.

Dormer, J.E. (2008). Not in Kansas anymore: Contrasts and influence in Indonesia. Christian Educators in TESOL Caucus Newsletter. February.

Dormer, J.E. (2007, April 28). When teachers don’t speak English. The Jakarta Post.  p. A6.

Dormer, J. E. (2007, October). Relationships between native and non-native English speaking teachers for missions. Evangelical Missions Quarterly, 43(4), 458-465.

Dormer, J.E. (2006). Lack of native speakers not the problem. The Jakarta Post. April 22.

Dormer, J.E. (2005). Misconceptions abound about the nature of bilingual education. The Jakarta Post. June 18.