Became Vegetarian in 1980, in recent years, George has switched to a vegan diet.
George is married with Dr. Fong Cheng Hong
Books (selection) and Publications (selection)
To date, George Jacobs has authored/co-authored the following books: New Asian Traditions Vegetarian Cookbook, by Amy, Susan; Kiran Narain & George Jacobs The Heart Smart Oil Free Cookbook, by Mayura Mohta & George Jacobs Jacobs, G. M., Yeow, R., Lau, M., Loh, S., Chan, M., & Priyathanaa.. Action research toolkit. Singapore: Boys’ Town. Jacobs, G. M., & Kimura, H.. Cooperative learning and teaching. In the series, English language teacher development. Alexandria, VA: TESOL. Jacobs, G. M., & Farrell, T. S. C.. Teachers sourcebook for extensive reading. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. Farrell, T. S. C., & Jacobs, G. M.. Essentials for successful language teaching. New York, NY: Continuum. Jacobs, G. M., & Goh, C. M. C.. Cooperative learning in the language classroom. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. McCafferty, S., Jacobs, G. M., & Iddings, C... Cooperative learning and second language teaching. New York: Cambridge University Press. http://www.cambridge.org/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=052184486X&ss=fro Loh, W. I., & Jacobs, G. M.. Nurturing the naturalist intelligence. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Publications. Lie, A., Jacobs, G. M., & Amy, S... English via environmental education. Jakarta: Grasindo. Rajan, S. B. R., Jacobs, G. M., Loh, W. I., & Ward, C. S.. English in focus: A lower secondary guide. Singapore: Pearson Education. Jacobs, G. M., Power, M. A., & Loh, W. I.. The teacher's sourcebook for cooperative learning: Practical techniques, basic principles, and frequently asked questions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press. http://www.corwinpress.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book220803. Translated into Japanese, Chinese and Korean Loh, W. I., & Jacobs, G. M.. Science made easy . Singapore: Longman. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Grammar in use . Singapore: Learners Publishing. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Grammar in use . Singapore: Learners Publishing. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Grammar in use . Singapore: Learners Publishing. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Grammar in use . Singapore: Learners Publishing. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Read aloud Asia. Singapore: Times Media. Loh, W. I., & Jacobs, G. M.. Science made easy . Singapore: Longman. Loh, W. I., & Jacobs, G. M.. Little Sammy. Singapore: Singapore National Press. Jacobs, G. M., & Loh, W. I.. Little observers. Singapore: Singapore National Press. Renandya, W. A., & Jacobs, G. M... Learners and language learning. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Jacobs, G. M., Kumarasamy, P., Nopparat, P., & Amy, S. . Linking language and the environment. Toronto: Pippin. Jacobs, G. M., Gan, S. L., & Ball, J.. Learning cooperative learning via cooperative learning: A sourcebook of lesson plans for teacher education. San Clemente, CA: Kagan Cooperative Learning. Jacobs, G. M., Davis, C., & Renandya, W. A... Successful strategies for extensive reading. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Jacobs, G. M... Language classrooms of tomorrow: Issues and responses. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Jacobs, G. M., & Sundara Rajan, B. R... Stories for language teacher education. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Hidalgo, A.C., Hall, D., & Jacobs, G. M... Getting started: Materials writers on materials writing. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Jacobs, G. M.. Integrating environmental education in second language instruction. Singapore: SEAMEO Regional Language Centre. Jacobs, G. M., & Power, M. A.. Putting it all together. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press. And the following publications about him:
Personal interview with George Jacobs: "Going green for life"
Interview with Dr. George Jacobs about the "controversy over cooperative learning".
