CPD Opportunities Autumn 2023
CPD Opportunities Autumn 2023
Tues. 7th Nov. 10.00 (CET) & 18.00
(CET) (ENGLISH)
STRATEGIES
FOR ENGAGING SUSTAINABILITY LESSONS IN THE ENGLISH CLASSROOM
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
Presenter: Daniel Barber
The urgency of protecting our planet is
front of mind for students and teachers worldwide. But how can we incorporate
sustainability topics meaningfully into our English language lessons? In this
session, we will explore strategies to help teachers raise awareness about
environmental issues in the English classroom and promote positive action among
their students. Ideas range from quick and easy 'twists' to existing lessons,
to engaging projects that encourage learners to be global citizens. Drawing on
examples from National Geographic Learning programs, this webinar will equip
you with practical tools to connect English learning with climate action.
Together, let’s empower our students to make a positive impact on the world
around them.
Tues. 7th Nov. 10.00 (UK time) & Thurs.
9th Nov. 16.00 (UK time) (ENGLISH)
GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR COURSEBOOK: BRINGING LEARNING AND ASSESSMENT TOGETHER FOR YOUNG LEARNERS (Pre A1-A2)
(Cambridge
English)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, we will look at engaging
ways to exploit your course resources and motivate your students, making the
most of learning and assessment opportunities. You will leave this webinar with
practical ideas and tips on how to best support and prepare your young learners
who are studying towards Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers or A2 Flyers exams.
Presenters: Andrea Tolve & Mark
Meredith
Tuesday 7th Nov. 11.00 – 11.45 (CET)
(ENGLISH)
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, A PREREQUISITE TO WELLBEING IN CLASSROOM
(Eaquals)
Free
webinar
Presenters: Zeynep Oğul & Sena Elibal İçuz:
The World Health Organization defines
wellbeing as “a state in which the individual realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and
fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community”. With
this definition, it is reasonable to state that only with sustained wellbeing
can an individual feel fulfilment and satisfaction in life.
In this workshop, the two presenters are
going to start by referring to the literature to set the frame and then
highlight the significance of social-emotional learning as the basis for the
wellbeing state. Then, in an interactive fashion, the presenters are going to
raise awareness about how essential social-emotional learning is in an attempt
to promote wellbeing practices in the classroom. Finally, a list of useful tips
to set a social-emotional learning setting, thus the basis for wellbeing in the
classroom is going to be deduced together with the audience with the implicit
message that to foster mass academic growth, there is urgent need for
widespread practices such as embedding social-emotional learning objectives to
the curriculum rather than addressing to day-to-day wellbeing needs of the
individuals.
Jueves, 9 de Nov. 11.00 – 11.45 (CET) (ESPAÑOL)
EL
MÓVIL EN EL AULA, ¿SI O NO?
(Eaquals)
Fri. 10th November, 2023. 13.00 – 16.30 (UK
time) (ENGLISH)
ACTIVE
LEARNING METHODOLOGIES – MINI EVENT
(British
Council)
Sat. November 11th 9:30 - 12:30 CST (UTC +8,
Asian time zone) (ENGLISH)
2023
OXFORD DAY ONLINE
(OUP)
Free online training day
Speakers: Hayo Reinders, Setsuko Toyama,
Scott Roy Douglas, John H.A.L. de Jong
Who is it for: English teachers in Asia and
other regions.
AI is disrupting not just how we learn but
changing the skills we need for the future. But let’s not forget the skills we
as humans, have and need, that AI can not replace. How the teacher utilizes
content and technology to deliver lessons is central to the success and
fulfilment of every learner’s journey.
*The webinar takes place in the East Asia
timezone but we invite teachers from anywhere in the world who are interested
in the talks to sign up and watch the live talk or the recording!
Tues. 14th November 10.00, 15.00 &
10.30 (UK time) (ENGLISH)
ENGAGING
TEENAGERS DAY
(Macmillan)
Free
webinar
“Teachers craft classrooms that are good
matches for their teaching styles as well as for learner needs.” Carol Ann
Tomlinson
Teenagehood is a time of self-exploration
on an epic scale. It’s a time when people find out who they are, what they
like, how they behave, and so on. This makes the life of a teacher of teens
renownedly difficult. How do you cater for every student, when every student is
trying to stand out and carve their place in the world?
In this special one-off event (2 hours
total), we will be looking at how to motivate every teenager in your classroom,
no matter your context. The event will also include a presentation of the
findings from a recent study by Macmillan Education into what makes teenagers
tick in 2023.
If you teach teens, this really is a
must-see event!
Weds. 15th November 9.00 (SGT) & Thurs.
16th November (SGT) (ENGLISH)
LET’S
GET ORGANIZED! USING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS TO DEVELOP ACADEMIC SKILLS
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
Join us for an interactive webinar as we
explore the integration of academic note-taking skills and graphic organizers
in the English language classroom. Discover effective strategies for teaching
note-taking techniques and learn how graphic organizers can enhance students'
comprehension and organization of information. This webinar will feature
examples and exercises from National Geographic Learning's new
listening-speaking series, 21st Century Communication, 2nd Edition. Don't miss
this opportunity to gain practical insights and valuable resources to enhance
your language instruction!
Divendres, 17 de novembre, 16.00 – 17.30 (GMT+1)
(CATALÀ)
COM
ENSENYAR GRAMÀTICA ALS NIVELLS C1 I C2 (AMB UN ENFOCAMENT PER TASQUES)
(PAMSA
– Publicacions de l’Abadia de Montserrat)
Webinar
gratis
Ponents: Ares Llop Naya I Montserrat Pérez
Ventayol
Saturday, 18th November. 13.00 (UK time)
(ENGLISH)
ESPSIG
ONLINE OPEN FORUM 2023
(IATEFL
ESP SIG)
Free
online forum event
Join us for our Online Open Forum Event
2023 where you will have a chance to meet the IATEFL ESPSIG committee, as well
as find out more about ESPSIG’s main objectives, activities, planned events and
publications. Additionally, there will be a number of pop-up presentations
Mon. 21st November 14.00 (UK time) (ENGLISH)
IATEFL GISIG-ReSIG JOINT WEBINAR: RESEARCHING THE IMPACT OF WEEKLY INTERCULTURAL ZOOM LINK-UPS ON CHILDREN’S ENJOYMENT OF STUDYING ENGLISH IN LARGE CLASSES IN GOVERNMENTAL SCHOOLS IN GAZA
(IATEFL GISIG & ReSIG)
Type
of activity (e.g. free webinar)
In the autumn months of 2022, The Hands Up Project provided weekly online intercultural link-ups via Zoom to hundreds of children in large classes in Government schools in Gaza. We also conducted quantitative research into the impact on motivation and confidence of the children taking part in these sessions.
As a means to report and reflect on this research, you are cordially invited to a joint IATEFL Global Issues SIG and IATEFL Research SIG webinar from 2 pm until 3 pm UK time on Monday, 20th November (World Children’s Day)
The webinar will be comprised of the following 4 stages:
1) A presentation of the activities undertaken in the Zoom sessions – Nick Bilbrough
2) A report of the research methodology and findings – Andre Castro Bilbrough
3) A panel discussing the findings and possible implications for other contexts around the world – Prof Fiona Copland, Prof Isabel Martin, Dr Marisol Guzman and Dr Eric Ekembe
4) Q&A with the audience - Dr Ernesto Vargas Gil Text/Summary
Tues. 21st Nov. 10.00 (GMT) and Thurs 23rd
Nov. 16.00 (GMT) (ENGLISH)
INTRODUCING
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS DIGITAL
(Cambrudge
English)
Free
webinar
What are the benefits of taking Cambridge
English Qualifications exams digitally? Find out about the new support and
resources we offer for all levels and take away practical teaching ideas to
prepare your learners and ensure they succeed in their digital exam. This
webinar is aimed at teachers who prepare learners for A2 Key - C1 Advanced.
Presenters: Sarah Ellis & Donya
Estafanous
Wednesday, 22nd November, 16.00 (UK time)
(ENGLISH)
TRANSFORM
YOUR EFL CLASSROOM WITH PBL
(Trinity
College London)
Free
webinar
Ron Morrain will lead an exciting Transformative Teachers webinar, where he'll outline 11 types of PBL, explain how they work, and provide practical ideas and guidance on how and when to use them in your classes, in-person and online.
The various types of PBL we’ll be exploring
throughout the webinar include:
- - Passion-Based Learning
- - People-Based Learning
- - Performance-Based Learning
- - Phenomenon-Based Learning
- - Place-Based Learning
- - Play-Based Learning
- - Practice-Based Learning
- - Prescriptive-Based Learning
- - Problem-Based Learning
- - Product-Based Learning
- - Project-Based Learning
Friday, 24th Nov. 17-21h (in person)
(ENGLISH)
TESOL-SPAIN
MADRID MINI-EVENT 2023: FORMING CONNECTIONS
(TESOL-SPAIN)
In-person
event (fees below)
5 € for TESOL SOAIN members and 15 € for
non-members.
Do you teach English in Madrid?
Or maybe you work in ELT as an author,
editor, publisher, or academic manager?
TESOL-SPAIN invites you to join us for an
evening of sharing, learning and networking at Saint Louis University Madrid
(San Ignacio Hall at Calle Amapolas, 3, Madrid) on Friday, November 24th from 5
to 9 PM. (Doors open at 4:30 PM.)
- Meet other teachers
- Share experiences
- Get new ideas
Our presenters come from many different
backgrounds and teaching contexts, but they’ve all been in the classroom and
faced practical dilemmas. Do any of these sound familiar?
“My students only do the minimum when I ask
them to write. How can I get them to write more?”
“I’d like to do origami with my primary
classes, but it sounds awfully complicated. And yes, it would be fun, but would
it really help their English?”
“I have students of all ages mixed
together. How am I supposed to teach baby boomers and Gen Z in the same class?”
There will be nine talks to choose from, so
you’re sure to find something that connects with your professional needs and
interests. Use the timetable to plan your evening. Which sessions will you
attend? Come to the talks by Hamish Binns, Silvie Rasikova, Mercedes Luque and
Beatriz Marbán to hear their answers to the dilemmas listed above!
Saturday, 25th November. 9.00 – 17.00 (UK
time) (ENGLISH)
JOINT
LTSIG & ESOLSIG ONLINE EVENT – TECHNOLOGY IN ESOL: EMPOWERING THE GLOBAL
COMMUNITY OF LANGUAGE TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
(IATEFL
SIGS)
Online
conference (fees below)
- Non-member: £7:00
- IATEFL member: £5:00
- LTSIG and ESOLSIG members: FREE
- University of Nicosia colleagues and students: FREE
This online Conference entitled, Technology
in ESOL: Empowering the Global Community of Language Teaching Professionals, is
a collaboration of LTSIG, ESOL and the University of Nicosia, aiming to share
ideas on incorporating technology in low-resource ESOL contexts/ classrooms.
The programme is currently being finalised but incorporates plenaries from Nik
Peachey and Dr Georgios P. Georgiou, along with international proposals from
teachers, academics, publishers, and other stakeholders involved with
implementing technology in teaching English as a second language, reflecting
the diversity and variety of the profession.
Plenary Speakers - Nik Peachey and Dr
Georgios P. Georgiou
Sunday, 26th November, 13.00 – 19.00 (UK
time) (ENGLISH)
MAWSIG
& BRAZ-TESOL JOINT ONLINE CONFERENCE – GLOBAL VOICES
(IATEFL
MaWSIG & BRAZ-TESOL)
Online conference (fees below)
- Non-members: £15
- IATEFL member: £10 (BRAZ-TESOL / IATEFL)
- IATEFL MaWSIG member: £4.95
- BRAZ-TESOL MaWSIG member:£4.95
Join us for an online conference co-hosted
by BRAZ-TESOL MaWSIG and IATEFL MaWSIG, where language professionals from
Brazil and beyond converge to explore the latest trends in Materials Writing
for English Language Teaching. This virtual gathering promises a rich exchange
of ideas, insights, and best practices in the field of ELT materials
development. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with experts,and elevate
your materials writing skills.
Mon. 27th November, 2023. 11.00 – 12.40 (UK
time) (ENGLISH)
CLIMATE
IN THE ELT CLASSROOM – MINI-EVENT
(British
Council)
Free
webinars
Register to attend two webinars and two
panel discussions to inspire work on the topic of climate in the ELT classroom.
This event will feature two webinars and two panel discussions with ELT
teachers and experts from around the world. All four sessions will help English
teachers think about how they engage their students with climate issues in the
classroom. The webinars are for teachers of primary, secondary and young adult English
language learners.
Day
1
Session
1: Embedding climate action into language classes (webinar)
Speakers: Cristiana Osan and Teo Naiba
(Romania)
This event will be the first of two
interactive webinars with experienced teacher trainers Cristiana Osan and Teo
Naiba. After looking at why it is of great importance to introduce the topic of
the climate emergency into the classroom, they will provide you with tools,
tips and guidance on integrating climate awareness into your language classroom
practice.
Session
2: Climate action in the classroom - practical ideas (panel discussion)
Speakers: Hala Gharib, Tahany Rushdy, Heba
Mohamed, Ghada Hassan Al-Atrony (Egypt)
12:00 - 12:40 (UK time) November 27, 2023
In this panel discussion, four winners of
the 2022 Teach Engage Aspire climate competition for teachers showcase their
work. They will share practical ideas for the classroom, drawing on their
experience integrating climate issues into the Egyptian national curriculum.
Day
2
Session
3: A cross-curricular approach to climate education (webinar)
Speakers: Cristiana Osan and Teo Naiba
(Romania)
In this second session with Cristiana Osan
and Teo Naiba, the focus will be on tackling the climate subject from a
cross-curricular approach. This webinar will guide you through developing
projects with teachers of different subjects. It will also introduce you to the
Climate Connection education resources developed by the British Council and it
will provide ideas on how to use these materials for projects that can lead to
local action in your community.
Session
4: Engaging learners in climate action - challenges and success stories (panel
discussion)
Speakers: Iman Hassan Zain, Shaimaa Hassan,
Osama Mekki (Egypt)
In this panel discussion, three winners of
the 2022 Teach Engage Aspire climate competition will share their experiences,
solutions and tips for engaging learners with climate issues. They will discuss
the insights and learning they gained integrating climate issues into the
Egyptian national curriculum.
Weds. 29th November, 15.30 – 18.30 (CET) (ENGLISH)
ITAP
FALL SEMINAR: AUDIOVISUAL INPUT IN PRAGMATICS TEACHING
(ITAP,
International Association for Teaching Pragmatics)
Free
webinar for ITAP members
Program
15:30
Opening
15:30 – 16:00 Luke McCarthy “Teaching
pragmatics through social media”
16:00 – 16:30 Yashar Khazdouzian
“Developing Farsi pragmatic competence through audiovisual materials”
16:30 – 16:45 BREAK
16:45 – 17:15 Júlia Montañés & Rebeca
Finger-Bou “Speech acts in context:
learning English vs Spanish pragmatics through multimodal input”
17:15 – 18:15 Silvia Brutti “Talk the real
talk: a cinematic approach to teaching pragmatics” (PLENARY SPEAKER)
18:15 – 18:30 Closing
We look forward to meeting you all at the
ITAP Spring Seminar, 2023.
The ITAP Team ITAP membership is free. The
webinar link is available to members via the website.
Join here
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