CPD Opportunities Spring 2024
CPD Opportunities Spring 2024
Sat. 2nd March, 2024, 15:00 (UK time) ENGLISH
THE
INTERCULTURAL CLASSROOM: WHERE EMPATHY AND LEARNING MEET
(IATEFL)
An IATEFL monthly webinar presented by
Cecilia Nobre
In the context of our increasingly
interconnected world, the role of intercultural competence in language teaching
has never been more vital. This webinar offers insights into the effective
fusion of intercultural language teaching principles with student-focused
lesson approaches. Drawing on the works of Scarino (2013) and Liddicoat &
McConachy (2022), we'll delve into the significance of genuine communication,
emergent language, and the empowerment of learners. Participants will be
introduced to reflective methodologies such as video-based discussions and
practical judgement exercises, all aimed at deepening intercultural
understanding and honing critical thought. The session will also advocate for
the use of reflective journals, enabling students to self-assess and address
potential biases. By the end of the webinar, participants will be equipped with
pragmatic techniques to guide learners towards meaningful communication that is
both culturally sensitive and articulate.
Tues 5th March. 10:00 (GMT) & Thurs 7th
March. 16:00 (GMT) IN ENGLISH
THROUGH
THE LOOKING GLASS: THE VALUE OF LEARNER REFLECTION AND HOW TO BUILD IT INTO
YOUR CLASSROOM ROUTINE
(Cambridge
Press & Assessment)
Making time for reflection encourages
students to take a step back, review what they have learned, and identify where
they need more help, giving them the chance to take charge of their own
learning. For teachers, learner reflection provides important evidence,
informing classroom decision-making, and helping to meet the needs of learners
as they prepare for their exams. In this webinar we explore the value of
learner reflection for learners from B1 Preliminary for Schools - C2
Proficiency. We look at a range of different strategies to help build
reflection into your daily routine in the classroom.
Presenter: Miranda Hamilton
Weds. 6th Mar. 2024, Session 1 - 10:00 (SGT) & Session 2 - 18:00 (SGT), 10:00 (GMT)
IN ENGLISH
GLOBAL
PRONUNCIATION – COMMUNICATING ACROSS BORDERS
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
What is the best accent for students to aim
for? A better question for teachers might be, “Who will my students be speaking
to?” In many teaching contexts, there are people from many cultures and
backgrounds that our students might encounter, so they need to be ready with
clear pronunciation. How can we help them achieve this? In this webinar,
National Geographic Learning teacher trainer Andy will discuss a new approach
to a pronunciation syllabus that prioritizes global communication, so that
students can be understood by a wide variety of people. Andy will discuss how
this pronunciation approach was developed by expert authors, what content is
included in this approach, and how it can be implemented in classrooms.
Thurs, 7th March, 2024. 10:00 & 21:00
(GMT) IN ENGLISH
FIVE
TIPS FOR DEVELOPING STUDENTS’ COMMINICATION SKILLS AND INTERCULTURAL SKILLS
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
Perhaps you know that your students will
use English to interact and build relationships with people from around the
world and you already know that they will need skills that go beyond producing
accurate vocabulary and perfectly grammatical sentences. And perhaps you are
not sure how best to help students develop these skills in the language
classroom. “I can teach grammar very well but I’m not an expert in
communication skills and intercultural skills” or “I just get students to work
in groups and hope that they accidentally pick up these skills” are some things
I’ve heard teachers say.
But developing communication skills and
intercultural skills does not have to be accidental and you might just have
more expertise to do this than you realize. In this session, we'll look at five
simple things you can do to help students master these crucial soft skills in a
systematic way and prepare them for international communication, using examples
from the Voices program.
Presenter: Chia Suan Chong
Thurs. 7th Mar. 2024. 10:00 (Mexico Central
Time), 17:00 (CET) IN
ENGLISH
THE
ENIGMA OF LANGUAGE AND HOW TO TEACH IT
(Helbling)
Free
webinar
If all children learn their first (or home
language) with relative ease - and often more than one - how come it is
difficult for some second language users to do the same? Is it something to do
with how we are taught, the way we learn, how our brains are wired or how we
are motivated? It is of course a mixture of all these and more, but how should
writers of teaching and learning materials address this? Well in the new edition of Jetstream we have
tried to provide different things for different modes and stages because in the
end everything depends on each individual. Our concern, therefore is to try and
reach each of our learners. This talk will discuss how that is done and how it
works - if it does (!) using practical examples.
Thurs. 7th – Sat. 9th March,
2024 IN ENGLISH
ELT
MOMENTUM
(Abigail
Fulbrook)
You are a language teacher or coach with your own business, or you
want to be. The problem is where do you find the right students for you?
How do you get your message across so those perfect-for-you language learners find you?
- - You want to provide great
teaching, make it accessible, even grow a school.
- - Where do you start? And when do
you have time for all of this?
- - You can do these things. The best part: I’ve got something to help.
THE MOMENTUM SUMMIT WAS CREATED TO HELP YOU TAKE ACTION TO START AND GROW YOUR BUSINESS
15 experts over 3 days will teach you strategies you can use to start and grow your language teaching business.
- Maybe you want to make accessible and engaging courses
- You're thinking about how to design a course, or whether starting a
school is right for you
- You need to know about social media in the best way
- You're wondering what happens when you have no students
Whether you're teaching or coaching English, Spanish, Czech, a sign
language, Chinese or any other language this summit is designed for you to find
your momentum, get your business started and grow to new heights.
Friday 8th March 2024, from 09:30 (GMT) IN ENGLISH
FUTURE
OF ENGLISH RESEARCH FORUM: CELEBRATING ENGLISHES, CULTURES AND DIVERSITY
(British
Council)
Free
hybrid event
As part of the wider British Council Future
of English programme, we are proud to announce the second Future of English
research forum which will be held at Conference Aston, Birmingham and streamed online
on Friday 8 March 2024.
This one-day event brings together
researchers from four international UK-led projects, awarded a Future of
English research grant, to exchange ideas, share progress and interim findings.
In this event, we celebrate the benefits and share the challenges of working on
large international, multi-site research projects.
The British Council is also very excited to
welcome David Shariatmadari, the Guardian's non-fiction books editor and author
of Don't Believe A Word: The Surprising Truth About Language.
This is a hybrid event, and registration is
free of charge. In-person attendance is limited and allocated on a first come,
first served basis. We look forward to welcoming you in Conference Aston or
online.
The forum will be of interest to English
language researchers and educators, as well as to applied linguists, policy
makers and socio-cultural researchers more generally.
Fri. 8th Mar. 2024, 10:00 (CET) IN ENGLISH
10 TIPS,
TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES TO TAKE YOUR B2 FIRST AND FIRST FOR SCHOOLS STUDENTS
FURTHER – PART 1
(Exams
Catalunya)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, Pete shares his best 10
tips, tricks and techniques for preparing students for their B2 First exam. The
advice and ideas will cover the Reading/Use of English and Listening papers and
will be drawn from Peter’s 20 plus years of teaching B2 exam preparation
classes
Sat. 9th – Sun 10th March, 2024.
10:00 – 17:00 (UK time) ENGLISH
TEACHERS
RESEARCH! ONLINE 2024
(IATEFL
ReSIG)
Free
online conference
Join us at the ReSIG Teachers Research! International Online
Conference 2024 as we celebrate the spirit of teacher-research and
collaboration on a global scale:
The Teachers Research! International Online Conference is an annual gathering organised by the IATEFL ReSIG, dedicated to fostering a global community of teacher-researchers. This conference plays a pivotal role in supporting the international movement of teachers as researchers, empowering them to contribute to the creation of knowledge for themselves, their students, and their schools. The event focuses on a participant-centered approach, placing teachers at the heart of knowledge construction rather than merely recipients of expert knowledge.
Event Highlights:
- Global Collaboration: Connect
with teacher-researchers from diverse contexts worldwide, promoting the
exchange of ideas and experiences.
- Interactive Format: The
conference adopts an innovative format that encourages interaction among
presenters and participants. Ample discussion time is allocated after brief
poster presentations, fostering communication and the free exchange of ideas.
- Parallel Strands: Attendees
have the opportunity to attend separate poster presentations in parallel
strands, which allows for a rich and varied conference experience.
- Plenary Sessions: Engage in
plenary sessions that spotlight groups of teachers and mentors, placing them at
the centre stage. These sessions encourage reflection on the processes of
teacher-research and mentorship.
Mon. 11th – Fri. 15th Mar. 2024 IN ENGLISH
UNLOCKING
THE POTENTIAL OF AI IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING
(Pearson)
Free
webinar series
How can you unlock the potential of AI in
English language learning?
Watch our live webinar series to discover
tools, tips, techniques and trends around AI in English Language Learning.
Explore topics around generative AI,
story-telling, speaking, ethics, thought leadership, and more, from teacher
trainers and experts in the field.
Mon
11th March, 2024: 16:00 (GMT) Artificial intelligence: Shining light
in the language classroom
Presenter: Dr. Ken Beatty
Explore the impact of AI in language
learning: Join for an overview of AI in language learning, and best practices
of how teachers and students can use AI to explore new paradigms and complement
traditional approaches.
Tues
12th March, 2024: 16:00 (GMT) A teachers' guide to: Safe and ethical
AI usage for learners
Presenter: Kacper Łodzikowski
Join us for an exploration into the
integration of generative Artificial Intelligence in language learning. Gain
insights into enhancing your teaching methodologies including classroom
instruction and practice, proficiency assessment, and self-study practice.
Weds.
13th March, 2024: 16:00 (GMT) Practice English speaking with AI:
Using AI in the classroom to build learners' confidence
Presenter: Magdalena Kania
Explore the use of AI speaking activities
to build learner's confidence and foster speaking practice beyond the
classroom. Discover the right balance, with practical takeaways for ways to
incorporate AI speaking practice into your lessons.
Thurs.
14th March, 2024: 16:00 (GMT) AI and storytelling: How to use AI as
a powerful tool in creative writing
Presenter: Billie Jago
Explore innovative strategies to enhance
creativity and engagement in the classroom. Uncover the role of AI as a
powerful creative writing ally, transforming narrative techniques and inspiring
ideas and creativity in our learners.
Fri.
15th March, 2024: 16:00 (GMT) Teaching in the age of AI: 7 tips for
preparing for an educational evolution
Presenter: Ilya Gogin
Discover how AI can augment teaching,
personalize learning, and boost engagement. Delve into the AI-first pedagogy,
ethical considerations, and practical strategies to make your classroom more
effective, engaging, and innovative.
Mon. 11th – Fri. 15th Mar. 2024 IN ENGLISH
3RD
EARN LEARN THRIVE FESTIVAL OF FREELANCING
(Rachael
Roberts)
Free
Facebook Live sessions
The return of this special event aimed
specifically at Language Teaching Freelancers
Packed full of informative sessions where
myself and other industry experts will help you learn how to create passive
income in your business, protect your business legally, write better content
and copy, get on top of your business admin, get started with Mailerlite,
understand how being neurodiverse can be a strength as an entrepreneur, and
overcome those pesky mindset blocks around money which are holding you back.
Ever wonder if there’s a better way to do
something? Get answers to all those niggling questions from our experts, and in
the grand finale Q&A.
With:
Rachael Roberts
Claire Hart
Jennifer Murray
Nina Mistry
Lucy Legal
Sandy Millin
Tuesday, 12th March. 08:00 & 15:00
(GMT) IN ENGLISH
ELT
& AI: THE BIG QUESTIONS
(Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
Are you concerned or excited about AI
(Artificial intelligence) and its impact on teaching, learning and assessment?
💡 On Tuesday 12 March Cambridge University Press & Assessment are hosting a panel discussion on the big questions facing our industry.
In this webinar our panel of experts will
explore the latest ideas, challenges and opportunities of AI in ELT.
✨ Why Attend? ✨
The webinar will be of interest to all
those working with learners of English as a second language, whether you’re
already using AI or just wanting to be more informed.
📅 Save
the date:
- Morning session: Tuesday, 12 March at 8
am (GMT) https://camengli.sh/3HMJTRT
- Afternoon session: Tuesday, 12 March at 3
pm (GMT) https://camengli.sh/492EEcP
🌍 Event
format: Online
💼 Panel
members
- Dr Henry Shevlin (AI ethicist and
philosopher for cognitive science. Uni of Cambridge. Leverhulme centre for the
future of intelligence).
- Joanna Szoke (Lecturer in ELT
Methodology, Karoli Gaspar University)
- Evelina Galaczi (Director of Research,
Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
- Andrea Vinkler (Insight Application Lead,
Cambridge University Press & Assessment)
As well as contributing to your
professional development, you will receive a certificate of attendance and
post-event access to a range of informative resources created by Cambridge on
this theme.
Sat. 16th March, 2024. 14:00 (UK time) IN ENGLISH
LTSIG
OPEN ONLINE FORUM: TECH-LINGUAL HUB – WHERE LANGUAGE MEETS INNOVATION
(IATEFL
LTSIG)
Free
online forum
This year, we decided to have our Open
Forum Online so that we can give more people the opportunity to join us and
hear what we have been working on and what we are planning on for the future.
We would like to invite you to join our Language & Technology Online Open Forum.
Whether you're fascinated by the latest innovations in computer-assisted
language learning, exploring the intersection of language and artificial
intelligence, or passionate about leveraging technology for language education,
our Open Forum is the ideal Online Meeting for you. Among the speakers are
Vicky Saumell, Raquel Ribeiro and more speakers are to be announced. Engage in
stimulating discussions, share your expertise, and connect with like-minded
individuals who share a passion for the synergy between language and
technology.
Speaker: Vicky Saumell
Title:
Keeping abreast of technological advances. Can we win the race?
Abstract: In a rapidly changing world in
general, we, language professionals, find ourselves continuously trying to keep
up with the latest technological advances that can benefit our professional
practices. Is this a race we can win? Is it worth it? We’ll explore attitudes
towards self-actualisation and try to work out a healthy routine to stay
relevant yet sane.
Speaker:
Raquel Ribeiro
Title:
Generative AI & SGE: communicative experiences in the English language
classes
Abstract:
-
AI-supported solutions in the
field of English language teaching though much talked about, but not so well
understood in terms of applicability within the challenges of the ELT classes.
-
How can generative AI be used
in the English language classes in order to make a difference to the learning
experience of the students?
-
What's the strategic importance
of teacher development to gain confidence and expertise in using generative AI?
- How can teachers deal with the hallucination issue and the limitations?
In this talk I intend to address the key
features of generative AI that can be mobile friendly, beneficial and enhance
the language learning experience of the students along with sharing my findings
and strategies to integrate AI via BYOD mobile learning [both conversational
and generative possibilities] to some classes along the course of a semester.
Let’s differentiate between the mobile-friendly artificial intelligence tools
and understand the suitability for the age ranges and CEFR levels (Common
European Framework of Reference), in activities conducted during the class time
and with the teacher supervision and guidance. The need of a strong pedagogical
support and opportunities for the continuous professional development of the
language teachers, along with a concern with accessibility and suggested action
steps and data from the current 2023 GUIDANCE FOR GENERATIVE AI IN EDUCATION by
Unesco will also be pointed out.
Tues 19th Mar. 10:00 (GMT) & Thurs, 21st
Mar. 16:00 (GMT) 2024 IN
ENGLISH
UNPACKING
CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH QUALIFICATIONS FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
(Cambridge
University Press & Assessment)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, we will explore Cambridge
English Qualifications for young learners, looking at how they are an engaging
assessment tool to motivate students and guide them in their first steps of
their English learning journey. We will look at how they support the
development of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing and share useful tips
and teaching ideas to build your confidence when preparing your students for
Pre A1 Starters, A1 Movers and A2 Flyers.
Presenters: Victoria Peña
Jaenes & Rachel Jeffries
Weds Mar. 20th 12.00–13.30 (UK time). (UK time) IN
ENGLISH
TEACHER
EDUCATION WEBINAR SERIES REVIEW 2023-2024
(British
Council)
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?
Join us for an interactive review of the
themes and key messages from series two of our monthly webinar programme. We
are welcoming back our presenters to facilitate discussion and reflection on
some of the most important current issues in teacher education – artificial
intelligence, collaborative learning, engaging with research, observation for
learning, principles in planning CPD.
With:
- Simon Borg
- Obaje Chogu
-
Graham Hall
-
Amy Lightfoot
-
Nik Peachey
-
Norman Vaughan
Weds Mar. 20th 16:00 (UK time) IN ENGLISH
ASSESSING
LISTENING NEEDS: BEYOND CORRECT ANSWERS
(Trinity
College London)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, we explore techniques for
assessment in the listening classroom. To help students identify specific areas
for improvement in their listening skills, we examine a cycle of goal-setting,
problem diagnosis, and follow-up lesson techniques.
Beyond numerical scores on listening tasks
and vague advice to practise further, what can we do to help our students set
and reach their listening objectives?
In order to be truly responsive to emerging
learner needs, we need tools to assess which areas need further attention in
our later lessons.
In this webinar we take an assessment for
learning approach to listening needs. We will look at a cycle of setting goals,
assessing problem areas and setting follow-up tasks to address these areas. We
will look at listening from a process perspective and examine often overlooked
areas of decoding ability.
Presenter:
Shaun Sweeney
Shaun Sweeney is a teacher and trainer with
over 20 years of ELT experience. His key interests include listening skills,
assessment and TBLT. Shaun has worked around the world in various contexts,
with longer stretches in Italy, Spain, the UK, and Japan.
Weds Mar. 20th 17:00 (UK time) IN ENGLISH
DEVELOPING
LEARNING STRATEGIES
(Delta
publishing)
Free webinar
Rachael Harris (author)
In this online seminar we will look at what is meant by learning strategies and their importance in encouraging effective language learners. After looking at various categories of learning strategies participants will take part in a variety of activities that will develop the use of learning strategies in our ELT classrooms and leave with some food for thought as well as something fun to try in class.
Thurs. 21st March, 10:00 (SGT), 14:00 (UK
time) IN ENGLISH
WHAT
A WEATHER-FUL WORLD! AN ENGAGING LESSON FOR YOUNG LEARNERS
(National
Geographic Learning)
Free
webinar
Wondering about the origin of
"umbrella" or what it takes to capture a storm on camera? Join us as
we explore the fascinating world of weather. Discover practical strategies
enhanced with technology, to spark curiosity in young learners through fun
language and weather-related activities from Level 3 of Imagine. We'll dive
into fun facts about rainbows, engage in a hands-on experiment, and take part
in interactive activities. Experience the power of integrating authentic
content into your lessons as we bring the real world into your classroom!
Thurs. 21st March, 17:00 (UK time) IN ENGLISH
TESTING
AND MEDIATION: WHAT IF THE TEST-TAKERS THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX?
(IATEFL
TEASIG & ESPSIG)
Free
webinar
Linguistic mediation appears to be a
feasible test task in the fight to combat online cheating in tests for B2
students. It can be especially relevant in different areas of ESP where
students need to be able to explain terms to laypeople because when mediating,
language needs to be adjusted; definitions cannot be copied and pasted. The difficulty,
however, comes when the task is to be evaluated. As mediation affords
considerable freedom to the test-taker, some of the answers may be unexpected,
inappropriate or simply incorrect. Can CEFR help us to assess these answers
fairly? Where do we draw the line
between what is still acceptable and what is not?
Names and bios of the speakers:
Barbora
Chovancová teaches English for Legal Purposes at
Masaryk University Language Centre. She holds a PhD in English linguistics,
having specialized in pragmatic aspects of courtroom interrogation. Apart from
her extensive experience in ESP teacher training, she has also been active in
the area of designing and developing ELT materials. Her professional interests
include mediation as a language skill, counselling, and promoting autonomous
learning in and outside the classroom.
Radmila
Doupovcová teaches English for Legal Purposes at
Masaryk University Language Centre in Brno. She is currently responsible for
managing and coordinating the development of legal English tests. Her areas of
interest include exploring different test approaches,evaluating test quality
and ICT implementation in legal English courses.Text/Summary
Fri. 22nd March, 2024. 11:00-14:30 (UK
time) ENGLISH
PRONUNCIATION
IN OUR CLASSROOM: MINI-EVENT
(British
Council)
Free
webinar series
About the event
This event on Friday March 22, 2024 will
feature three webinars with expert ELT teachers from around the world. All
webinars help English teachers think about how they teach pronunciation in the
classroom. The webinars are for teachers of primary, secondary and adult
English language learners.
About the webinars
Session 1: 11:00 - 12:00 (UK time) March
22, 2024 Variation not deviation:
Encouraging tolerance of English diversity in ELT
Speaker: Gemma Archer (UK)
The prestige native speaker model is at odds
with modern English which is a global, diverse, and dynamic language, used more
by L2 speakers than L1. So how can we teachers make room for our students, and
indeed, our own Englishes in the ELT classroom, move away from near-impossible
goals of native speaker model replication, and instead, towards embracing and
accepting clear intelligible international speech, regardless of the variety?
I’ll suggest practical ways in which we can achieve this, encouraging students
to embrace their L2 identity, accept rather than fear unfamiliar Englishes, and
feel confident about their own English voice.
Session 2: 12:15 - 13:15 (UK time) March
22, 2024 It's not what you say, it's the way that you say it
Speaker: Kris Kirby (Hong Kong)
This webinar will give you some practical
ideas to help you work with pronunciation in your classes. Pronunciation is
probably the most neglected aspect of language taught in our classrooms. We
often feel that grammar and vocabulary must take precedence and as such,
pronunciation activities are either skipped entirely or rushed through quickly.
Nonetheless, this aspect of language is essential for clear communication. In
this webinar, we’ll discuss why pronunciation is so crucial to our students and
we’ll look at some practical methods to raise their awareness of the way sounds
in English are produced. Finally, we’ll tackle the tricky question – ‘Which
type of English pronunciation are we aiming for anyway..?’
Session 3: 13:30 - 14:30 (UK time) March
22, 2024 - Honing your pronunciation
teaching skills
Speaker: Ana Paula Biazon Rocha (UK)
This workshop will start by reflecting on
some of the reasons why many English teachers struggle to teach pronunciation,
namely lack of training in pronunciation teaching, lack of confidence in their own
pronunciation, uncertainty about how to incorporate pronunciation into everyday
lessons, inflexible curriculum, reduced access to pronunciation teaching
resources, believing that pronunciation is learned incidentally, etc. Then, we
will look at practical tips such as teaching word stress with your hands,
articulating difficult sounds, using follow-up tasks to complement a
pronunciation point presented in the course book, exploring online
pronunciation resources, among others.
Fri. 22nd March, 2024 IN ENGLISH
9th
Annual Spring Research Conference: LANGUAGE LEARNING IN MULTILINGUAL CONTEXTS
(UIC: Universitat Internacional de Catalunya)
Conference
(Face-to-face
or online)
€30 Student fee in person*
€18 Student fee virtual*
€60 Standard fee in person
€36 Standard fee virtual
Since the 2014-2015 academic year, the Institute for Multilingualism has hosted the Spring Research Conference (SRC), an annual on-site research event held at UIC Barcelona. What initially started as a modest seminar has since evolved into an international gathering of scholars and experts growing in both quality and size with each passing year.
The SRC aims to provide academics with a platform for the exchange of innovative research in the realms of language teaching, acquisition and multilingualism. Our objective is to create a forum where researchers from various disciplines including linguistics, applied linguistics, cognitive science and psycholinguistics can gather and share their latest research and discuss developments in their respective fields of expertise. We seek to provide SRC attendees with an enriching experience fuelled by plenary speakers that never fail to amaze and the unique insights that only interdisciplinary discussions can provide.
The main lines of research conducted by the Institute for Multilingualism and the GRAM Research Group revolve around the analysis of different foreign language learning contexts and the influence of individual differences in the acquisition of second languages. Our research strives to further our understanding of the progression of multilingualism through naturalistic, immersion, and formal language acquisition approaches.
Sat. 23rd March, 2024, 15:00 – 17:00 (UK
time) IN ENGLISH
EXPLORING
MEDIA TRAINING AS AN EDUCATION TOOL
(IATEFL BESIG)
Online
webinar
Free
for IATEFL members
7.50
GBP for non-members
More than ever before, today’s business leaders are exposed to the public through various media outlets, sometimes without the help and guidance of PR departments, resulting in blunders or mixed messaging. This workshop presents the case for incorporating elements of Media Training (from camera competence to crisis communication) in the Business English classroom to help improve students’ professional communications skills. The workshop will provide teachers a hands-on approach to using Media Training as a multi-purpose tool, that they can adapt to their own Business English needs. The workshop will take the form of an interactive quest on building a course together, around the provided teaching activities. Participants will be encouraged to interact and work together.
Speaker: Konstantin
Mikaberidze
Konstantin was born in Georgia, raised in Greece and lives in France. With a background in filmmaking and photography, he obtained a CELTA in 2020. Over the years, Konstantin has garnered valuable experience teaching in higher education and as a Media Trainer for an e-learning platform. He currently holds the position of teacher and coordinator at the Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci, creating Professional English courses.
Mon. 25th March, 2024. 14:30 (UK time) IN ENGLISH
A
JOURNEY THROUGH TIME: REDESIGNING MATERIALS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
(IATEFL
MAWSIG)
Free
webinar
In this practical talk based on recent
personal experience, I consider the various challenges involved in
redesigning and updating materials,
focusing principally on the challenges of designing online interactive materials.
Using examples from a number of books I will outline a framework that teachers
can use to develop online interaction.
Speaker:
Jill Hadfield
Jill Hadfield has worked as a teacher and
teacher trainer in Britain, France, China, Tibet, Madagascar and New Zealand, run
short courses and seminars for teachers in many other parts of the world
and worked as consultant for the UK’s British Council and Department of
International Development, writing materials for and reviewing aid projects in
Africa. She has written over forty books for teachers, including the
Communication Games series, Classroom Dynamics and the Oxford Basics series.
Friday, 5th Apr. 2024, 10:00 (CET) IN ENGLISH
10 TIPS,
TRICKS AND TECHNIQUES TO TAKE YOUR B2 FIRST AND FIRST FOR SCHOOLS STUDENTS
FURTHER – PART 2
(Exams
Catalunya)
Free
webinar
In this webinar, Pete shares another 10
tips, tricks and techniques for preparing students for their B2 First exam. The
advice and ideas will cover the Writing and Speaking papers and will be drawn
from Peter’s 20 plus years of teaching B2 exam preparation classes
Tues. 9th April, 10:00 (GMT) & Thurs.
11th April, 16:00 (GMT) IN
ENGLISH
HOW
TO USE SPEAKING TEST VIDEOS TO PREPARE YOUR A2 FOR SCHOOLS AND B1 PRELIMINARY
FOR SCHOOLS LEARNERS FOR THEIR CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
(Cambridge
University Press & Assessment)
Free
webinar
How can you prepare your learners for the
experience of taking their Cambridge speaking exam, and what do Cambridge
examiners look for in those exams? In this session we’ll show how you can use
new speaking test videos provided by Cambridge to demystify the speaking exam.
We’ll share practical ideas and classroom activities you can use to equip your
learners with the skills they will need to approach the speaking exam with
confidence and perform to the best of their ability.
Tues. 9th April, 12:00 (GMT) IN ENGLISH
TEACHER
EDUCATION AND PRACTITIONER RESEARCH – HOW CAN ONE SUPPORT THE OTHER?
(British
Council)
A way of encouraging teachers to develop increased agency is through supporting them in researching their own practice and their own classrooms. Professor Richard Smith (Dept. of Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick) discusses how teacher educators can support and mentor teachers to further develop their understanding, approaches and skills in relation to practitioner enquiry.
What do we mean by terms such as teacher-research, practitioner enquiry, Exploratory Action Research? How can we work with teachers-in-training and at the in-service level to influence positively teacher perceptions of research? What practical research skills do teachers need and how do teacher educators help teachers acquire them? What are some of the more innovative and accessible ways of disseminating teacher-research insight?
Thursday 11th - Saturday 13th, April 2024 (WET) ENGLISH
EAQUALS
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2024, Lisbon
(Eaquals)
Fee-paying
3-day conference in Lisbon, Portugal
The Eaquals Annual International conference
is open to all, both members and non-members, and provides a rich programme of
professional development for centre owners, directors, academic managers,
teacher trainers as well as researchers and teachers alike.
The 2024 conference will take place in the
city of Lisbon in Portugal and we are looking forward to welcoming you all
there.
The conference programme will be organised
under the following themes:
-
Best practice in language
teaching and learning
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Course design, CEFR &
assessment
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Leadership & Management
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CPD
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AI developments in language
education
Please check back regularly for updates on
the conference or use the hashtag #eaquals2024lisbon.
Sat. 20th April, 2024 IN ENGLISH
6th
ANNUAL SAN SEBASTIAN ELT CONFERENCE
(Language
Testing Services)
Fee-paying,
face-to-face conference in San Sebastian, Spain
WHO IS IT FOR?
The ELT Conference is attended by a wide
range of teaching professionals. There are academy teachers, early childhood,
primary and secondary school teachers, university lecturers, as well as teacher
trainers.
Publishers, suppliers of educational
resources, researchers and authors of national and international renown also
participate in the Convention.
WHAT WE OFFER?
The conference offers participants a wide range of presentations from both national and international speakers, including plenary and keynote addresses and round table debates.
This conference aims to identify the most
important trends for the future of English language teaching, identifying the
challenges facing educators and showcasing the most innovative models for
improvement.
Speakers include: Scott Thornbury, Emma
Heyderman, Herbert Puchta
Tues. 23rd Apr. 2024, 10:00 (GMT) &
Thurs. 25th Apr. 2024, 16;00 (GMT) IN
ENGLISH
HOW
TO USE SPEAKING TEST VIDEOS TO PREPARE YOUR B2 FIRST FOR SCHOOLS, C1
ADVANCED AND C2 PROFICIENCY LEARNERS FOR
THEIR CAMBRIDGE EXAMS
(Cambridge
University Press & Assessment)
Free
webinar
How can you prepare your learners for the
experience of taking their Cambridge speaking exam, and what do Cambridge
examiners look for in those exams? In this session we’ll show how you can use
new speaking test videos provided by Cambridge to demystify the speaking exam.
We’ll share practical ideas and classroom activities you can use to equip your
learners with the skills they will need to approach the speaking exam with
confidence and perform to the best of their ability.
Weds 15th May 2024, 4.00pm (UK time) ENGLISH
SUPPORTING
INCLUSION IN A LANGUAGE CLASS
(Trinity
College London)
Free
webinar
This session aims to understand how to
better help students with learning differences in a language class. The webinar
looks at the main neurodiversity needs that teachers are likely to encounter in
their classes and the main challenges those learners face. Our guest speaker,
Rachel Öner will look at tips, strategies, and resources that aim to facilitate
and maximise the learning of students who may have difficulties. We will cover
how to break down some of the barriers faced with issues such as focus, concentration,
and working memory, as well as accurate and fluent reading.
Tues. 14 May 12 – 13.15 (UK time) ENGLISH
BECOMING
A TEACHER: BEYOND TRAINING
(British
Council)
Image
Copyright Noory Taha
Free
webinar
Please note that the content of this
webinar is tailored for teacher educators and teachers who are engaged in
facilitating the professional development of others.
In a recent discussion, a teacher made this
comment, 'Now that I’ve finished my teacher training, I know how to teach. But
I still don’t know how to be a teacher.' This webinar is in part a response to
that comment, which goes to the heart of teacher education.
Alan Maley, involved in language education
for over 60 years, discusses the results of an informal, unpublished inquiry
where experienced teachers were asked to recall a teacher from their past who
they had particularly admired, liked and respected. They were asked to list the
factors which led them to this conclusion. Overwhelmingly, it was personal
qualities which dominated – of the five main characteristics only one referred
to professional expertise.
Alan suggests that acquisition or
developing these human characteristics is not susceptible to formal training
and suggests a number of possible ways teacher educators can help teachers to
acquire indirectly some of what seem to be desirable qualities – activities
teachers can do alone and activities they can do with the support of others.
Fri. 17 May 14.30 -18.00 (UK time) ENGLISH
MANAGING
RESOURCES – MINI-EVENT
(British
Council)
Free
online mini-event
Register to attend two practical webinars
from specialists about what resources there are for teaching English aside from
textbooks and worksheets. This will be followed by a panel of expert teachers
from around the world sharing some of the creative ways they use resources in
their classrooms.
Session
1: AI as our ally
Maria Jose Galleno (Uruguay) Time and date:
14:30 - 15:30 (UK time) May 17, 2024
In this webinar, we will explore how AI can
be used as a resource to create a more efficient and effective educational
environment by helping us create personalised learning experiences and
automating administrative tasks. Participants will navigate practical
applications of AI in daily teaching practices, but not ignoring safety and
security concerns surrounding using AI as a resource. By understanding the
intricacies of AI in education, educators can make informed decisions, ensuring
mindful and purposeful use of this powerful tool.
Session
2: Using resources that aren't textbooks
Cecilia Nobre (UK) Time and date: 15:45 -
16:45 (UK time) May 17, 2024
In this webinar we will explore the Dogme
teaching approach, which emphasises real-life conversations and uses authentic
materials instead of textbooks. Participants will learn how to use everyday
items and ideas from students themselves to make learning more interesting and
directly connected to their lives. This webinar will provide practical ways and
strategies for teachers to create interactive lessons that really speak to what
students care about, all without needing textbooks. No textbook, no problem!
Session
3: If I don't use a textbook, what can I use? (panel discussion)
Daniel Man-Hon Tse (Italy), Nnenne
Emmanuella Ben-Ekechukwu (USA), Alegra Nikolova- Ristovska (North Macedonia) Time
and date: 17:00 - 18:00 (UK time) May 17 2024
Join us for a sharing session with three
teachers from around the world sharing ideas for creative ways to use resources
in the ELT classroom.
Tues 21st, Weds 22nd & Thurs
23rd May, 2024. 13:00 – 17:00 (BST) each day IN ENGLISH
IS
THE FUTURE PERFECT?
(Pavilion
ELT)
Three-day
online interactive festival (£10 administration fee)
The world of English language teaching is
ever changing. New research, new ideas and new technologies all play a huge
role, but have our teaching practices kept pace? How often do teachers give
themselves a moment to stop and reflect on these changes, and how they impact
their own teaching? And, how easy is it to find, understand and implement some
of these changes in their teaching practices?
Our second annual three-day, online
festival of English language teaching aims to help. Fantastic speakers will
present on a wide range of different topics, as we explore some of the key
changes and current themes in English language teaching. The first day will
consider the types of people we are teaching, whilst the second day moves on to
explore what we are teaching. Finally, Day 3 will round off the festival by
examining the shifts in how we are teaching.
By the end of the festival, we will have
celebrated the successes of change and creativity in global language teaching,
teaching methods and techniques, understood more about who we are teaching and
where ELT is headed and discussed what we need to do to be effective teachers
of tomorrow.
Whilst we hope you will be able to join us
across all three days of the festival, we also know that the dates and times
might not work well for everyone. However, we are delighted that all the
sessions will be recorded, and will be made available for everyone who has
signed up! This means that you can watch all the sessions back later in your
own time, all as part of the administration fee.
Current confirmed speakers: Jon Hird, Jill
Hadfield, Sharon Ahlquist & Carol Lethaby
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