Upcoming CPD Opportunities: Winter 2024-2025
Upcoming CPD Opportunities: Winter 2024-2025
Here is my early Christmas present to all
you ELTers!
This is now the 6th seasonal
collection of links to ELT events. I started these to help me keep track all
the CPD opportunities available. As it seemed useful, I decided to share and
the response has been great – thank you for all your support!
I update the posts regularly but – as ever - if I’ve missed anything you think might be useful, please let me know in the comments.
TITLE: Fostering Little
Innovators: Creativity in Early Years and Primary
PRESENTERS: Cherie
Umagiliya
DATES & TIMES: Wednesday
15 January 2025, 16:00pm
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Trinity
College London
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Creativity in Early Years and Primary
education is about allowing children to see and shape the world in their own
way. This webinar will provide practical, easy-to-implement strategies to spark
curiosity and encourage creative thinking in young learners.
We’ll explore inquiry-based learning,
guided play, and open-ended activities to empower students to take charge of
their learning. Participants will also discover how creativity supports
whole-child development, including confidence, critical thinking, and
social-emotional growth.
This interactive session will leave you
with strategies to foster creativity in diverse classrooms and tips to nurture
your own creative practices as a teacher.
TITLE: IX Multilingual
Teachers’ Day, Barcelona
PRESENTERS: Various, see
programme
DATES & TIMES: Saturday,
18th January, 2025 – 9-14h (CET, Spanish time)
LANGUAGE: Catalan,
English, French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin & Spanish
ORGANISED BY: EIM (School
of Modern Languages), University of Barcelona
TYPE OF EVENT: Face-to-face
event, registration €16
SUMMARY
The 9th edition of the 'Jornades
Multilingües' will take place on Saturday, 18 Jan, 2025. This event offers 12
workshops and 2 plenaries in 7 different languages (Catalan, English, Italian,
Japanese, Mandarin, Spanish and French). As well as sharing up-to-date and
innovative techniques for classroom practice, this is a unique opportunity to
meet and share ideas with teachers of other languages. Previous editions of the
conference have been a great success with attendees, who appreciate both the
diversity and specialisation of the talks and the opportunity to find the
common interests that unite us as teachers.
TITLE: LASIG: Autonomy Exchange:
Insights & Practice for English Teachers
PRESENTERS: TBC
DATES & TIMES: Sunday,
19th January, 2025 – 11:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: IATEFL LA
(Learner Autonomy) SIG
TYPE OF EVENT: Online
event. Free for IATEFL members, 5 GBP for non members.
SUMMARY
This online sharing-caring session aims to
bring together English teachers around the topic “Learner Autonomy” by
discussing thought-provoking quotes on autonomy, sharing personal experiences,
and exchanging best practices. This collaborative space fosters the sharing of
teaching materials and innovative ideas to help teachers support their students
in taking ownership of their own learning.
TITLE: Introducing
Cambridge English Qualifications Digital for young learners
PRESENTERS: Clare Williams
& Donya Estafanous
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
21st January - 09:00 (GMT) & Thursday, 23rd January 15:30 (GMT), 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Cambridge
University Press and Assessment
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Cambridge English Qualifications Digital
for young learners deliver a new, fun and interactive English testing
experience designed to nurture a positive mindset in young learners towards
learning and assessment. Pre A1 Starters Digital and A1 Movers Digital take
young learners to fantasy worlds to give them their first taste of assessment
in a way that amuses, motivates and rewards them throughout, setting the scene
for their English language adventure. All four skills are tested to the same
level as our paper-based young learner exams.
In this webinar we'll take you through
what’s included in both levels, as well as new resources to help you get
started with preparing your learners. You'll also get a chance to ask any questions
you may have.
TITLE: TEASIG webinar
anniversary online event 2015-2025
PRESENTERS: Hosted by Neil
Bullock, Anna
Soltyska and Reshmi Murali
DATES & TIMES: Wednesday,
22nd January - 17:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: IATEFL TEA
(Testing, Evaluation & Assessment) SIG
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
The first TEASIG webinar took place on 7
January 2015 via Adobe Connect and attracted 45 participants. Since that date,
TEASIG has hosted more than 65 sessions, and welcomed numerous speakers and
over 5,000 attendees from all over the world.
To celebrate 10 years of TEASIG webinars,
on 22 January 2025, we are organizing a special online event where we will be
looking back on the past decade together with our guests, including former
speakers, friends and collaborators. We will talk about what TEASIG means to
teachers and testers, how the TEASIG webinar series has helped to spread
language assessment literacy within and beyond the IATEFL community, and even
recall some humorous anecdotes from our online encounters.
TITLE: Developing as
teachers – mini-event
PRESENTERS: See programme
DATES & TIMES: Thursday,
23rd January 2025 – 14.00–17.30 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: British
Council
TYPE OF EVENT: Free online
mini-event
SUMMARY
This event will provide tools, ideas and
inspiration to help you take charge of your professional development. The
webinars will explore how to go beyond formal training and create collaborative
networks with other teachers. You will also learn how to carry out your own
action research and explore fun, game-based learning techniques to take your
teaching skills to the next level.
Session 1: How can CPD be collaborative? 14.00–15.00
(UK time)
Speaker: Rachel Öner
We'll start by looking at the vast range of
professional development opportunities available to teachers nowadays. Then we
will consider how colleagues and networks can help us solve our current
challenges and grow as teachers. Finally, we will explore the value of action research in improving
your teaching practice and the learning experience of your students. Join us to
discuss and plan your CPD.
Session 2: Can you gamify professional
growth? 15.15–16.15 (UK time)
Speaker: Georgia Papamichailidou
Join this session to explore engaging tasks
that not only refine your teaching skills but also add an element of fun to the
process. We'll look at game-based learning techniques and hands-on activities
designed to enhance focus and address specific teaching skills. Let's make our
professional development journey enjoyable!
Session 3: Panel discussion: How can we
develop as teachers? 16.30–17.30 (UK time)
Speakers: Inga Mdivani, Hery Yanto The,
Salome Zarkua
Three teachers from around the world show
you different ways that they connect with other teachers, take part in action
research and take charge of their professional development.
TITLE: BESIG: Point of
Information! Using Debate for Pre-Service Learners
PRESENTER: Annie Heringer
DATES & TIMES: Saturday,
January 25th - 15:00 to 17:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: IATEFL BE
(Business English) SIG
TYPE OF EVENT: Online
event. Free for members of IATEFL, Non member price: 15 GBP
SUMMARY
Preparing for the world of business means
mastering some pretty advanced speaking skills in English: making persuasive
arguments, defending a position and tactfully proposing alternatives. Apart
from role-plays, how can pre-service learners practice using this type of
language? Debating is a fun, structured way to develop critical thinking skills
and practice public speaking. It teaches learners to listen carefully, examine
issues from multiple perspectives and formulate an effective response quickly.
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to lead
a debate for a small-sized group of learners in the British Parliamentary
style, which favors logical arguments over rhetorical flair. You'll also be
introduced to debating-practice activities that can be done with any amount of
learners, developing skills that are transferable in nearly every job and help
boost the confidence of any English learner.
TITLE: “Do, Be, Have –
they’re all we need!” A spotlight on the Three Operator Model
PRESENTERS: Christopher
Walker
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
28th January 2025 - 16.00 (London time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Modern
English Teacher
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
We’ve all experienced the same thing – our
students throw up their hands and say, “How can I learn all 36 tenses in
English?!” From past perfect continuous to the passive voice, there’s a lot to
cover, and it can feel overwhelming for both teachers and students.
In an article in Modern English Teacher in
November 2023, Christopher Walker explained how you can take a completely
different approach, and look at the English verb system in terms of its three
principle operators – do, be, and have.
In this interactive webinar, we’ll look at
the Three Operator Model, and we’ll compare it to the way that course books
treat troublesome areas of grammar such as a short past simple action
interrupting a long past continuous action. If we embrace the Three Operator Model,
we might never have to hear our students complain about the weight of English
grammar again!
TITLE: Getting the most
from every moment of learning: an introduction to integrated learning and
assessment
PRESENTERS: Matthew Ellman
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
28th January - 10:00 (GMT) & Thursday, 30th January - 16:00 (GMT), 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Cambridge University
Press and Assessment
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Integrated learning and assessment (ILA)
combines teaching, learning and assessment methods to get the best outcomes for
learners of all kinds. In this webinar we’ll see what ILA is, why it’s so
powerful, and look at practical steps you can take to start bringing ILA
techniques into your teaching, whether you teach children, teenagers or adults.
Matthew Ellman works in the Insight
Application team at Cambridge, designing and delivering training for teachers,
institutions and Ministries of Education around the world. He has worked as a
teacher and trainer in the UK, Spain and Malaysia, and has delivered courses,
workshops and talks in a further 30 countries. Matthew’s research into teacher
education won the British Council’s MA Dissertation Award at the 2018 ELTons,
and he is co-author of From Teacher to Trainer, published by Cambridge
University Press in 2022.
TITLE: APAC Annual ELT Convention, 2025
PRESENTERS: Programme tbc
DATES & TIMES: January
30th, January 31st and February 1st, 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: APAC (Associació de Professorat d’Anglès de Catalunya)
TYPE OF EVENT: 3-day hybrid
event: online and F2F in Barcelona
SUMMARY
The motto "Taking Things One Step
Further" embodies our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation
in ELT education. It challenges presenters to explore beyond conventional
practices, pushing the boundaries of teaching and learning. By pushing the
boundaries of teaching and learning, we aspire to inspire transformative change
and foster a culture of innovation within the ELT community. Together, let us
embrace the spirit of discovery and endeavour to unlock new possibilities that
enrich the educational experiences of learners worldwide.
Key themes include pioneering
methodologies, cutting-edge technology integration, inclusive practices for
diverse learners, and advancements in assessment strategies. We invite
submissions that delve deeper into these areas, proposing novel solutions and
approaches that propel ELT education forward.
Let's collectively embark on a journey of
exploration and discovery, striving to elevate the standards of English
language teaching for the benefit of learners worldwide.
TITLE: Educast
International 3rd Online Conference 2025
PRESENTERS: Various – see programme
DATES & TIMES: Friday 7th February, 07:00 – Saturday 8th February, 19:00 (CET)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Educast
TYPE OF EVENT: Online
event
SUMMARY
Educast's International Conference 2025 is
a premier gathering of educators, policymakers, and industry leaders dedicated
to revolutionizing the landscape of education. As the world rapidly evolves, so
too must our educational systems to meet the challenges and opportunities of
the 21st century.
This conference aims to explore the
transformative potential of emerging technologies, such as EdTech and AI, in
reshaping education. By harnessing the power of these advancements, we can
create more personalized, engaging, and effective learning experiences for
students of all ages.
Join us as we delve into the latest trends
and innovations in education, discuss the challenges and opportunities facing
educators today, and explore strategies for implementing cutting-edge
technologies in the classroom. Together, let's shape the future of education
and create a brighter world for learners everywhere.
TITLE: Global Teachers’
Festival
PRESENTERS: Various (see
programme)
DATES & TIMES: Monday,
10th February – Friday, 21st February, 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Macmillan
Education
TYPE OF EVENT: Free online
event
SUMMARY
Welcome to the 5th annual Global Teachers’
Festival from Macmillan Education! Boy oh boy, have we cooked up something very
special for you this year…
With 21 talks delivered by 25 international
speakers, this year’s programme is our most eclectic and unique so far with
topics like understanding the iGeneration, board design, conversation skills,
critical reading, neurodiversity, AI tools review, the K-12 language learning
journey, characters & colour in learning and loads more! Join us from 10th
to 21st February 2025 for THE annual online event of the year for teachers of
English.
TITLE: Techniques for
getting the most from every moment of learning with primary learners
PRESENTERS: Anna
Bejshovcova
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
11th February - 10:00 (GMT) & Thursday, 13th February 16:00 (GMT), 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Cambridge
University Press & Assessment
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Providing evidence of progress and giving
actionable feedback are the best ways to help learners succeed. However,
primary learners have specific needs relating to their cognitive, social and
emotional development. In this webinar we will look at practical techniques for
implementing an integrated learning and assessment (ILA) approach in your
primary classroom.
Anna Bejshovcova is an EFL/EAL specialist,
teacher trainer and curriculum designer. She is currently employed as an EAL
coordinator for Key Stage 1 and after-school English programs in one of the
international schools in Thailand. Anna is interested in developing early
literacy skills, assessment for learning and helping language learners with
SEND needs. tegrated learning and assessment (ILA) approach in your primary
classroom.
TITLE: Visual Literacy:
For Learning and Life
PRESENTERS: Jade Blue
DATES & TIMES: Wednesday,
12th Feb, 2025 09:00 (GMT) & 15:00 (GMT)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: National
Geographic Learning
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
In a world that exposes our students to
vast amounts of visual information on a daily basis, Visual Literacy goes
beyond just seeing, to looking and thinking more critically. In this webinar,
we’ll explore practical ways of integrating Visual Literacy into the English
language classroom to help students navigate and interact effectively in the
world, using example activities from Life, Third Edition.
Jade Blue is an English language teacher,
trainer, and educational consultant whose primary research interests focus on
learner-generated visuals in ELT, learner autonomy, and integrating life skills
into classroom practice. Jade has authored a wide range of ELT articles,
Teacher Guides and Research Guides, delivers training courses around the world,
and regularly creates training content for major ELT publishers. Jade is the
lead consultant on Visual Literacy content in National Geographic Learning’s
Life, Third Edition, and Multiple Literacies content in Trailblazer.
TITLE: TEASIG: Testing
language learners’ multimodal skills: why, what and how?
PRESENTERS: Tineke
Brunfaut, Judit Kormos
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
18th February 2025 - 17:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: IATEFL TEA
SIG
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Language use in today’s world is vastly
multimodal, not least because of technological advancements. For example, while
watching TV or YouTube, we may simultaneously be listening to speakers, see
their body language, look at the video footage and visuals, read phrases
highlighting key info, and then text a friend about what we saw. Essentially,
effective communication in social, educational and professional contexts
nowadays requires multimodal literacy. It is therefore important that learners
are given opportunities to develop their multimodal literacy and that teachers
can evaluate learners’ progress and abilities in this area.
In this webinar, we will share examples of
two types of multimodal integrated test tasks, which we developed and
investigated for use in English language classrooms. We will provide tips on
how such tasks can be made and show how learner performances can be marked. Our
materials will be freely available to webinar participants.
TITLE: "Watch,
discuss, create: 3 ingredients for a jigsaw video-lesson”
PRESENTERS: Rachel
Tsatseri
DATES & TIMES: Weds.
19th Feb, 2025 – 16:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Modern
English Teacher
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
The MET Spotlight Series shines a light on
key topics we’ve explored in MET. In these webinars, our fantastic MET
contributors will explore their chosen topic in more detail, and share their
expertise alongside practical tips, useful ideas and more.
Lesson planning can be time consuming and,
by the end, it often doesn’t feel as though it has been productive enough.
Planning lessons that encourage learners to communicate, whilst differentiating
for different levels in your class can be a huge challenge. However, in an
article in Modern English Teacher in March 2024, Rachel Tsateri suggested a
low-prep jigsaw video lesson idea that can engage learners in meaningful
communication.
In this interactive webinar, we’ll look at
the whats and the whys of jigsaw learning, particularly when using video. How
can we structure an effective jigsaw lesson and what are the benefits of using
this procedure? Why use video? And how can all this help with your lesson
planning? Join Rachel to find out!
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TITLE: Seeing Teaching
Through Peer Observation
PRESENTERS: Cecilia Nobre
DATES & TIMES: Weds.
19th Feb, 2025 – 16:00 (UK time)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Trinity
College London
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
This session will explore the benefits of collaborative reflection through peer observation as a key tool for teacher development.
We will discuss how observing peers can provide valuable insights into different teaching styles, classroom dynamics, and learner behaviours, helping teachers become more self-aware and reflective practitioners. We’ll also examine how peer observation promotes critical thinking about classroom management and pedagogy, leading to improved teaching practices.
During the webinar, we will highlight how
peer reflection fosters professional growth and offers teachers practical ways
to refine their teaching approaches.
TITLE: Techniques for
getting the most from every moment of learning with secondary and adult
learners
PRESENTERS: Miranda
Hamilton & Alberto Costa
DATES & TIMES: Tuesday,
25th February 10:00 (GMT) & Thursday, 27th February 16:00 (GMT), 2025
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: Cambridge
University Press and Assessment
TYPE OF EVENT: Free
Webinar
SUMMARY
Providing evidence of progress and giving
actionable feedback are the best ways to help learners succeed. In this webinar
we will look at practical techniques for implementing an integrated learning
and assessment (ILA) approach in secondary and adult classrooms. We’ll explore
ways of setting and sharing goals, understanding how much your students are
learning, and giving feedback that helps them to move forward.
Miranda Hamilton has over 25 years of
experience as a teacher, trainer and educational consultant. She has presented
extensively at conferences and published in academic and professional
publications.
Alberto Costa is a Senior Assessment
Services Manager for Cambridge in Brazil. He specialises in teacher training
and his interests include language assessment and CPD for teachers.
TITLE: English UK ELT
Conference 2025
PRESENTERS: Various
DATES & TIMES: Friday,
28th Feb 2025 09:00 - Saturday, 1st Mar 2025 17:30 (GMT)
LANGUAGE: English
ORGANISED BY: English UK
TYPE OF EVENT:
Face-to-face conference in London, UK. Prices start from 105GBP
SUMMARY
The English UK ELT Conference is our
largest annual gathering of ELT academic staff. Join us to discuss best
practice in ELT management and teaching.
Book for both days or select the day that
best suits your interests and needs. The programme on Friday will focus on
academic management. On Saturday it will concentrate on teaching practice.
Micheal Rosen returns
We are delighted to have poet and
children's author Michael Rosen back for the second year in 2025. Michael gave
the closing talk on the first day of the conference in 2024, entertaining
academic managers in the audience by analysing the grammar of the opening pages
of his iconic picture book We're Going on a Bear Hunt and with stories of
learning French through rude songs and family holidays.
In 2025, Michael will give the closing talk
on day two of the conference, allowing those attending the teaching practice
day to hear from him.
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