We are delighted to invite you to join the two-week online professional development sessions organised by Oxford University Press.
Between 27 September and 8 October, Oxford University Press is running free online sessions on topics that are important to you, including:
Assessment for Learning
Pronunciation
Literature and Extensive Reading
How Languages are Learned
Learner Agency
Diversity and Inclusion
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27th September 2021 – Assessment for Learning
Plenary with Anthony Green: Putting assessment for learning to work in the language classroom Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Nick Manthei: Making reflection fun ;
Secondary with Elna Coetzer: The ‘what’, the ‘when’, the ‘how’ and the ‘why’ of AfL.
Adult with Emrah Kocabuğa: Shaping student learning with a flexible approach;
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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29th September 2021 – Pronunciation
Plenary with Jane Setter: English pronunciation for the 21st century Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Ushapa Fortescue: A little goes a long way
Secondary with Philip Haines: Practical tips for teaching pronunciation to teenagers
Adult with Paul Woodfall: Practical tips and activities for perfectionist teachers!
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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1st October 2021 – Literature and Extensive Reading
Plenary with Amos Paran: Moving in and out of texts: Extensive Reading meets literature Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Nina Lauder: Bringing language to life through literature;
Secondary with Gareth Davies: Using literature: Keeping the text alive;
Adult with Nick Cherkas: Teaching with literature and Extensive Reading for adults;
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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4th October 2021 – How Languages are Learned
Plenary with Patsy Lightbown and Nina Spada: How languages are learned in classroom settings: Three themes Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Charlotte Rance: Building a great foundation;
Secondary with Gustavo González: Music, video and technology to meet learners where they are at;
Adult with Nick Michelioudakis: How to study effectively;
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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6th October 2021 – Learner Agency
Plenary with Paul Driver: Designing for agency in the digital classroom Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Terrie Craddock: Allow learners to be children;
Secondary with Ed Dudley: What skateboard parks can teach us about how teens take control of their learning;
Adult with Nick Thorner: Learner Agency: Making learners feel empowered;
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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8th October 2021 – Diversity and Inclusion
Plenary with Liz Marqueiro: Transforming the privileged ELT landscape Choose the session that is right for you:
Primary with Erika Osváth: Diversity and Inclusion in the primary classroom;
Secondary with Zarina Subhan: Inclusivity – a Global Skill;
Adult with Angela Buckingham: Everyone is welcome: What does Diversity and Inclusion mean for my teaching practice?
Tbilisi Time: 20:00 – 23:00
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