| | | | The Teacher as reflective practitioner
On Wednesday and Thursday we look at 'The teacher as reflective practitioner'. With no fewer than 24 talks, 3 plenaries and 2 panel discussions, there is something for everyone. Talks focus on a range of topics, issues and approaches to teacher development including mentoring, story-telling, action research, peer observation, reflective activities, professional standards, MOOCs, examples of local initiatives, and more. Find out more about Day 1 and Day 2 | The learner
On Friday we look at 'The learner', with a particular focus on diversity and SENs. Speakers include David Crabtree, who looks at how teaching to support learners with specific learning difficulties can benefit all learners in the class; Masha Andrievich, who describes some of the strategies she has used to develop a clearer understanding of SEN in the younger learner classroom; and Aya Awwad, who discusses the issues around second language acquisition for learners with speech and language disorders. Find out more about Day 3.
| Assessing and managing learning
Saturday focuses on 'Assessing and managing learning'. In addition to practical sessions on using the CPD framework for e.g. materials development, video resources and remote teaching, choose from a range of talks from assessing speaking skills and strategies for written feedback to collaborative activities in online courses. Find out more about Day 4 .
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| | | | 21st Century skills / core skills, Integrating ICT
On the final day, Sunday, we look at core skills and integrating ICT. The day starts with Carol Higho, who looks at how we can strengthen our communication, cooperation, collaboration and creativity to become more effective teachers in 'The 4Cs and Me'. She is followed by a panel discussion by experts on what 21st century skills are and the importance of their integration into learning. Later, there are also talks which look at the role of critical thinking, mLearning, online resources and networks for CPD, and managing the digital classroom. Find out more about Day 5.
| British Council Spain conference for teachers
The British Council Spain's annual ELT conferences, taking place on 01 October are a great way to start your teaching year. Join British Council experts in Primary, Secondary and Adult Education who will share their strategies, tips, advice and ideas to inspire and take your teaching to the next level.
| Winners of the 2016 Language Learner Literature Award
The Extensive Reading Foundation (ERF) has announced the winners of the 11th Annual Language Learner Literature Award for books published in 2016. The
ERF, which is an unaffiliated, not-for profit organisation, supports and promotes extensive reading in language education. An international jury chose the winning book in six categories, taking into account the internet votes and comments of students and teachers around the world. |
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