CPD Opportunities Winter 2023-2024
CPD Opportunities Winter 2023-2024
Throughout December 2023 ENGLISH
USING
INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
(British
Council TeachingEnglish)
Free
webinars, online courses, podcasts, etc.
What's happening in December 2023?
Whether you are a teacher or a teacher
educator, this page gives you an overview of all the activity happening across
our TeachingEnglish channels in December 2023.
For teachers this month, we'll be focusing
on the theme of 'Using inclusive practices'. For teacher educators, the focus
is 'Supporting remote learning'. If you're interested in these themes, see
below for information about:
Current and upcoming free online training
courses
Upcoming online events and webinars for
teachers and teacher educators
Facebook and Instagram Live events
Podcasts
Current research and insights
Sáb 2 – Dom. 3 de diciembre ESPAÑOL
XIII EPPELE. ENCUENTRO PRÁCTICO DE PROFESORES E/LE
(Instituto
Cervantes Nueva Delhi y El Cairo)
Evento
online
No te pierdas a:
🗣️
Fernando Trujillo. "Inteligencia artificial en el aprendizaje de lenguas:
¿evolución, revolución o transformación?"
🗣️
Sergio Troitiño. "Más allá de amenaza u oportunidad: de «¿ChatGPT sí o
no?» a «¿ChatGPT bien o mal usado?"
🗣️
Jesús Herrera. "Propuestas editoriales para un aprendizaje diferente"
Tuesday 5th December, 10:00 (GMT), Thursday
7th December, 16:00 (GMT) ENGLISH
A
GPS FOR LEARNING: USING FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TO TRACK PROGRESS
(Cambridge
University Press and Assessment)
Free
online webinar
Are you looking for an effective way to
track and monitor progress during the school year? In this webinar, you will
learn about formative assessment and how to use it as a powerful tool in the
classroom. It will help you transform every learning interaction into an
opportunity for rich feedback and self-directed insights. Formative assessment
will path the way to reaching your learning aims, will make learning visible
and will empower your learners to become autonomous and confident about their
achievements.
Tues Dec. 5th, 2023, 15:00 – 18.30 (UK time) ENGLISH
INCLUSION,
NEURODIVERSITY AND NEUROMYTHS IN ELT – MINI EVENT
(British
Council TeachingEnglish)
Free
online mini-event
About the event
This event will feature three webinars with
ELT teachers and experts from around the world. All three webinars will help
English teachers think about how well they know their learners, by thinking
about issues surrounding inclusion, neurodiversity and neuromyths in the
classroom. The webinars are for teachers of primary, secondary and young adult
English language learners.
Session
1: Making participation in project-based learning more inclusive
Elsa O'Brien (Spain)
Time and date: 15:00 - 16:00 (UK time)
December 5, 2023
This workshop will look at how to include
all learners in project-based learning. Whether our learners have special
educational needs or not, we can help them reach their full potential by
guiding them through the project. In this session we will recall some general
techniques to foster participation, but we will also look at more specific ways
of scaffolding projects and giving our learners the self-confidence they need
to participate in their own way while respecting their learning preferences.
Session
2: Understanding and accommodating neurodiversity in the ELT
Claire Hart (Germany)
Time and date: 16:15 - 17:15 (UK time)
December 5, 2023
This workshop will open your eyes to the
experiences of neurologically diverse learners in the classroom. More
specifically, we will focus on autistic children and people and children and
people with ADHD. We will look at myths that exist around neurodiversity and
learning, and what you can actually expect neurologically diverse learners to
do and not do in your classroom (both on and offline) and the reasons for this.
Finally, we will look at how accommodation strategies can be successfully
implemented in a classroom where some students are neuro-typical and some are
neurologically diverse.
Session
3: Neuromyths in language teaching
Jane Delaney (Spain)
Time and date: 17:30 - 18:30 (UK time)
December 5, 2023
This workshop will start by taking a look at some commonly held beliefs about the brain and how students learn. The next stage will take a look at what's new in the last twenty years of research in our understanding of how the brain works. We will then consider what this means in practical terms in the primary language classroom.
Wednesday 6th December, 10.00 and 21.00
(GMT) ENGLISH
TURNING
INFORMATION INTO INSIGHTS: DRIVING STUDENT PROGRESS WITH AN ONLINE PLATFORM
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
There’s no denying that digital
technologies have transformed English teaching in recent years, especially in
the field of assessment. However, while much of that focus has been on
summative assessment, digital platforms offer expanded opportunities for
continuous, formative assessment that allows educators to tailor their teaching
and respond more effectively to their students’ needs. In this interactive
session, we’ll explore the benefits of digital tools for formative assessment
and how they can be used effectively to monitor student and class performance.
You’ll learn how to leverage the power of an online platform to gather
data-driven insights that help you transform your teaching practice and drive
student progress.
Thurs. 7th December, 2023, 19.00 (UK
time) ENGLISH
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL
LEARNING FOR STUDENTS WITH INTERRUPTED FORMAL EDUCATION: LESSONS FROM THE
UNITED STATES
(IATEFL
ESOL SIG)
Webinar
(free for ESOLSIG members)
IATEFL
members £5
Non-members
£8
Students with interrupted formal education
(SIFE) represent one of the fastest-growing subgroups of English learners. Yet,
they are underrepresented in education research. As a result, most educators
are usually at a loss when it comes to working with SIFE. One approach that may
yield positive outcomes is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). SEL focuses on
developing of vital social and emotional skills for success in school, work,
and life. This webinar will describe the SIFE population and their challenges;
outline the Social-Emotional Learning framework; provide specific teaching
strategies to support SIFE; and help the audience to build confidence in working
with SIFE.
Tues. 12th December, 10.00, 14.00 & 21.30 (UK time) ENGLISH
MACMILLAN EDUCATION WINTER FAIR: ENGLISH THROUGH THE AGES
(Macmillan)
Free webinar
The Macmillan Education Winter Fair returns... for a special event looking at the history of English, literature and teaching from 3 masters of their craft!
Join David Crystal, Ben Crystal and Chia Suan Chong for a 2-part event (90 minutes) that looks at what books have influenced English, how it is performed and how ancient teaching approaches can be brought back to life!
The event will take place live 3 times on Tuesday 12th December
at 10am, 2pm, and 9:30pm UK Time.
Tues. 12th December, 12.00 – 13.00 (UK
time) ENGLISH
DIGITAL
LITERACY: HOW CAN WE HELP TEACHERS DEVELOP THEIR UNDERSTANDING, APPROACH AND
SKILLS?
(British
Council TeachingEnglish)
Copyright Mat Wright
Free
webinar
Join us on 12 December for a webinar with
Gavin Dudeney and Obaje Chogu Ekele, as they discuss digital literacy in
teacher education.
Who is this webinar for?
Please note the content of this webinar is
not aimed at teachers, and is specifically for teacher educators who have a
role in supporting the professional development of English language teachers.
What is this webinar about?
Everyone understands that digital literacy
is important for teachers. But what exactly does it mean to be digitally
literate and how actually can we help teachers become digitally literate? Gavin
Dudeney, Director of Technology at Consultants-E Ltd, and Obaje Chogu Ekele,
experienced educator from Nigeria, discuss ways of defining digital literacy
and the kinds of skills and understanding that contribute to our ability to
navigate and exploit the digital environment for educational benefit. They
provide practical training room examples teacher educators can use and suggest
ways that digital literacy development can be incorporated into programmes of
CPD for teachers. They also reflect on one of the major challenges to achieving
equitable learning gain – the digital divide; a division that results from
inequitable access as well as from low levels of digital literacy.
Tues. 12th December, 2023. 13.00 (UK Time)
ENGLISH
NO
SUCH THING AS NORMAL?
(IATEFL
Materials Writing SIG)
Free
webinar
An IATEFL MaWSIG webinar presented by
Lottie Galpin
The world is wonderfully diverse, but many
ELT materials present a 'norm' that fails to reflect this diversity. Why does
this happen and how can we avoid perpetuating our own sense of normal in our
materials?
In this practical session, we'll look at
the existing 'norm' of ELT materials, why this persists, and the power this
norm holds. We'll also look at five powerful tips for avoiding this norm and
making sure your materials reflect the wonderful diversity of the world(s) we
live in.
Lottie Galpin is an Inclusive ELT
consultant, trainer, editor and writer. She specialises in representations of
mental health, disability, neurodiversity, socio-economic realities, and
creating accessible materials. Before moving into publishing 12 years ago, she
taught in Austria, China, Spain, Taiwan and the UK.
Weds. 13th December, 16.00 (UK time) ENGLISH
ENHANCING
ESOL ACCESSIBILITY: SHARING STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT LANGUAGE LEARNERS
(Trinity
College)
Free
webinar
The benefits of accessible ESOL provision
are undisputed: improved communication, increased confidence, enhanced
employability, economic empowerment, social integration, access to education
and services to name but a few. Regrettably, many potential learners are unable
to access suitable language support due to a number of barriers including
immigration status, personal circumstances and lack of local provision.
In this webinar, the presenter will share
real-life case studies, the experiences of our learners and, above, all, the
strategies we have used to build networks within our local community to be able
to provide welcoming, accessible, and effective ESOL provision.
About the presenter
Suzannah Redmond is an experienced ESOL
lecturer, teacher trainer, IELTS examiner and Item writer. Graduating with a
degree in Hispanic studies form the university of Manchester in 1999, Suzannah
was inspired to gain a qualification that would allow her to travel and teach.
She completed her Trinity CertTESOL and later her Dip TESOL. Now a co-founder
of Train to TEFL, Suzannah delivers the Level 5 Trinity CertTESOL course and
runs volunteer training programmes in Manchester, UK. Suzannah has delivered
government funded projects such as Talk English and the English for Integration
Fund and currently organises ESOL provision for local councils in the North
West.
Sat. 16th December, 2023. 10.00 – 11.00
(GMT) ENGLISH
HOW
TO HANDLE HOT MOMENTS IN (AND OUT) OF THE CLASSROOM
(International
House World Organisation)
Free
webinar
“How to Handle Hot Moments in (and out) of
the Classroom” with Verónica Higareda and Reena Mistry from Lacunza - ih San
Sebastian on Saturday 16th December at 10-11 GMT.
You notice an interaction that could be
hurtful or even offensive to student or a colleague. It’s awkward and
uncomfortable and you want handle it with care and confidence. As teachers,
we’ve been there, and the approaches we’ve learnt can be applied both in and
out of the classroom.
In this hands-on session, we explore how to
handle these “hot moments” in our schools. We will provide you with some
practical tools and reflections to take back to your workplaces.
Sat. 16th December, 15.00 (Vietnam time;
08.00 GMT) ENGLISH
BOOSTING
COMMUNICATIVE CONFIDENCE IN THE CLASSROOM
(Pro.Ed
Education Solutions)
Free
webinar
In this session, we'll explore a range of
activities for adolescent learners to help boost their confidence in the
classroom. The activities require minimal preparation and encourage learners to
participate in communicative tasks without worrying about giving an incorrect
answer. Come along to try the activities yourself and remember, there are no
wrong answers!
Our Presenter:
Teresa Bestwick is a teacher trainer and
materials writer based in Spain. She runs an online community for ELT folks,
the TEFL Development Hub, hosting webinars every fortnight and providing ELT
professionals with weekly questions to help them reflect on their practice. In
her free time, she enjoys early morning walks and watch sci-fi.
Weds, 17th Jan, 2024, 16.00 (UK time) ENGLISH
THE WHAT, HOW AND WHEN OF DEALING WITH EMERGENT
LANGUAGE
(Trinity
College London)
Free
webinar
Learners do not come to class as a blank
page. They bring with them all sorts of schematic knowledge that can be used to
their benefit when learning a language. In this session, we will explore the
what, how and when of dealing with the language that emerges from students
during the course of a lesson.
11.30 Friday 19 – 20.00 Sunday 21 Jan, 2024 (UK
times) ENGLISH
YLTSIG
WEB CONFERENCE 2024: EACH CHILD, EVERY CHILD, AND THE WHOLE CHILD
(IATEFL
YLSIG)
Free
web conference
Join the IATEFL YLTSIG for their 2024 Web
Conference with the theme: Each Child, Every Child, and the Whole Child.
IATEFL YLTSIG believes the child should be
at the heart of the classroom, and that when we teach children, we teach far
more than just English, and so in this year’s conference we are presenting a
series of plenaries and talks that showcase different ways we as teachers can
put this ideal into practice. We will look at aspects of social-emotional
learning, special educational needs, the use of music to unite a class,
different methodologies, the impact of neuroscience, and much much more.
The stimulating three-day event will
feature over 30 sessions including plenaries, inspire sessions, talks, debates
and panel discussions, with an outstanding and truly global line-up of
speakers. To discover the sessions and the speakers, please visit the Web
Conference page on the IATEFL YLTSIG website.
Saturday, 20th January 9.00 – 15.00
(CET) CATALAN, ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN,
JAPANESE & SPANISH
MULTILINGUAL
TEACHERS’ DAY/JORNADES MULTILINGÜES
(EIM,
Universitat de Barcelona)
Face-to-face
conference
The Jornada Multilingüe – Multilingual Teachers’
Day - will take place on Sat. 20th January, 2024 from 9-15h. This year’s theme is Achieving goals together, which
emphasizes the combined effort of learners, teachers and the teams supporting
them in their institutions.
The day includes two plenary sessions in
Catalan and Spanish, coffee breaks and 12 workshops in different languages:
Catalan, English, French, Italian, Japanese and Spanish. This is a unique
professional development opportunity which allows you to meet and exchange
ideas with teachers of different languages.
Tues. 23rd January, 12.00 – 13.00 (UK
time) ENGLISH
HOW
CAN TEACHER EDUCATORS ENHANCE LEARNING AND TEACHING IN ENGLISH-MEDIUM
EDUCATION?
(British
Council TeachingEnglish)
Image copyright Noory Taha
Free
webinar
Join us on 23 January for a webinar with
Ann Veitch, as she explores effective collaborative strategies for teaching
other subjects through English.
Who is this webinar for?
Please note the content of this webinar is
not aimed at teachers, and is specifically for teacher educators who have a
role in supporting the professional development of teachers.
What is this webinar about?
In many educational contexts English is used as a language of learning and teaching for academic subjects. English as a language of learning and teaching can take a number of forms, including English-medium education (EME), also known as English-medium instruction (EMI), and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). There are many considerations and factors which influence the appropriacy and effectiveness of English as a language of learning and teaching – not least of which is the need for close collaboration between language specialists and academic subject specialists.
How can English language teachers and
teacher educators work together with academic subject teachers who use English
as a language of learning and teaching to create environments in which learners
develop both their English language skills and their subject knowledge? Ann
Veitch, English in a Multilingual World lead at the British Council, discusses
how collaborative approaches in English as a language of learning and teaching
contexts can help to improve student learning outcomes.
Thursday, 25th January, 2024 16.00-17.30
(UK time) ENGLISH
ESOL
RESEARCH COMMUNITY EVENT: IMPACT OF TRAUMA IN THE ESOL CLASSROOM
(NATECLA)
Free
webinar (on Teams)
Trauma Informed Research
We are pleased to host two talks where the
presenters will share their research on the impact of trauma in the ESOL
classroom. Each talk will last 20 minutes with 10 minutes for questions, then
the final 30 minutes will be for more general discussions on the issues raised
by the presenters.
Aleks Palanac - University of Leicester
'Beyond Resilience: Facilitating Learning
and Well-Being in the Refugee Language Classroom'
Tomasz John and Joanna McPake - University
of Strathclyde
'Implementing research / researching
implementation: Integrating trauma-informed pedagogy in training MSc TESOL
students volunteering to teach English to Ukrainian Displaced People'
Friday, 26th January, 10.30 am (CST)
ENGLISH
EMPOWERING
INSTITUTIONS: AI’S IMPACT ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING AND LEARNING
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
In our rapidly evolving digital landscape,
the advent of artificial intelligence has marked a new era in ELT. Discover how
AI is revolutionizing traditional classroom dynamics and offering innovative
teaching and learning opportunities. Professor Bilopolsky will showcase
concrete and effective classroom examples,
with a focus on the strategic benefits for coordinators. Don't miss this
opportunity to gain valuable insight into leveraging AI to empower your
institution and your teachers.
Tuesday 30th January, 10.00 (GMT) &
Thursday 1st February, 16.00 (GMT) 2024 ENGLISH
FROM
RESEARCH TO PRACTICE: USING GenAI WITH CAMBRIDGE MATERIALS
(Cambridge
University Press & Assessment)
Free
webinar
Join us for an exciting webinar on GenAI,
where we'll explore the latest research on teacher perceptions and delve into
practical applications for English classrooms. Discover how GenAI can assist
you in everyday teaching, from enhancing grammar instruction to fostering
creativity and critical thinking skills. Hosted by a member of the Cambridge
research team and a teacher practitioner, this session will bridge the latest
insights and practical applications to bring you the perfect mix of actionable
tips and pedagogically sound best practice.
Presenter: Evelina Galaczi
In the week after the webinar, we will
provide you with a certificate and webinar recording.
Divendres, 2 de febrer CATALÀ
Didacteca:
L’espai per compartir materials de català com a llengua estrangera L2 o llengua
addicional
SERCLE
(Societat d'Ensenyament i Recerca del Català com a Llengua Estrangera)
Activitat
gratuita online
Presentació de la plataforma en què hi
podreu trobar materials i activitats elaborades per docents de català com a LE
i L2.
Saturday, 3rd February, 2024, 10.00 – 19.00
(CET) ENGLISH
IATEFL
TTEdSIG & TESOL SPAIN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY FOR TEACHER EDUCATORS
(IATEFL
TTEdSIG & TESOL SPAIN)
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Face-to-face
training day (€25/€30)
TTEdSIG & TESOL Spain present
Professional Development Day for Teacher Educators
Plenary Speakers:
Jessica Mackay - The Seven Ages of EL
(Teachers): Promoting Teacher Development Across the Career Span
Cecilia Nobre - Dialogues, not Monologues:
Reimagining the Dynamics of Teacher Education
With sessions run by Andrea Tolve, Duncan
Ford, Geoff Jordan, Khanh-Duc Kuttig, Bridget Schwarz, Bahar Gün, Gerard
McLoughlin, Teresa Bestwick, Rebecca Place, Jim Fuller and more...
Tuesday 6 February, 10:00 (GMT), Thursday 8 February,
16:00 (GMT) ENGLISH
ORACY:
SPEAKING FOR SUCCESS IN THE PRIMARY CLASSROOM
(Cambridge
University Press & Assessment)
Free
webinar
Oracy skills will help give a child the
confidence to stand up and talk in front of an audience, discuss ideas
respectfully in a group and work with others to resolve conflicts. In this
webinar, we’ll explore what oracy is, and cover a range of practical ways to
develop oracy in the primary classroom to help children succeed in school, in
exams and build communication skills for life.
Presenter: Michelle Mahony
In the week after the webinar, we will provide
you with a certificate and webinar recording.
Viernes
9 y Sábado 10 de febrero, 2024 (CET)
ESPAÑOL
II
FORO DIDÁCTICO ‘ESPAÑOL EN INMERSIÓN’
(Edinumen
y la Universidad Complurense de Madrid)
Jornadas presenciales €25/€30
Gracias al éxito del año pasado, Edinumen y
la Universidad Complutense vuelven a colaborar en la segunda edición del Foro
didáctico “Español en inmersión”. Sumérgete en este espacio colaborativo en el
que compartiremos ideas y conocimientos, y reflexionaremos sobre los próximos
desafíos en la enseñanza del español en inmersión.
En febrero nos veremos nuevamente para
disfrutar de un programa de primera calidad, de un gran elenco de profesionales
y especialistas, y de nuevas propuestas para la enseñanza de español en
contextos inmersivos.. Además, en esta ocasión, tendremos como país invitado a
Marruecos y conoceremos todas las oportunidades de este mercado.
Ya seas docente o formes parte de la coordinación o dirección de un centro, ¡te esperamos en el II Foro didáctico “Español en inmersión”!
19th Feb – 1st Mar, 2024 ENGLISH
MACMILLAN
GLOBAL TEACHERS’ FESTIVAL 2024
(Macmillan
Education)
Type
of activity (e.g. free webinar)
Welcome to the home of the Global Teachers’
Festival 2024, and my goodness, is this year’s line-up something to get excited
about!
With 20 unique talks and 22 international
speakers, you can expect talks on subjects like how second languages shape how
we think, the future of grammar instruction, hands-on with ChatGPT, involving
parents, tackling bullying, igniting communicative practice, empowering
emotional expression, and loads and loads more! Join us from February 19th to
1st March 2024 for the ELT teacher development event of the year.
Registration, information and programme
Weds, 21st Feb, 2024. 16:00 (UK time) ENGLISH
CREATING
MATERIALS FOR LOW-LEVEL STUDENTS USING AUTHENTIC RESOURCES
(Trinity
College London)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, we will explore the
concept of “authentic resources”. Concerned that these are too challenging for
lower levels? This session will demonstrate how authentic resources can be
equally as useful as an entry levelled text and can be used in mixed ability
classes. We will also explore how they can also lend themselves to the
development of skills in speaking, reading & listening.
Saturday, 24th February, 09:00-13.00
(GMT+1) 2024 ENGLISH
CAMBRIDGE
DAY
(Cambridge
University Press and Assessment)
Free
webinar
Regional Cambridge Day online conference
Our regional Cambridge Day is a free online
conference for teachers from the UK, Central and Eastern Europe, Southern
Europe, Türkiye, the Middle East and Africa. After the conference, you will
receive a certificate of attendance and a follow-up email with the recordings
and useful resources.
When you register, we will send you a Zoom
message with your Zoom link. It's easy to join our online Cambridge Day - the
same link will give you access to all the conference sessions. We look forward
to meeting you online on Saturday, 24 February 2024. See you there!
Programme
09:00-10:00: Primary session: Multiedia
projects: developing skills for life – Claire Ross
10:00-11:00: Secondary session: Getting
teenagers talking – Claire Ross
11:00-12:00: The Cambridge Exam Journey:
Tips to ensure learner success at every level – Jim Fuller
12:00-13:00: Five simple questions about AI
– Matt Ellman
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