Dear colleagues,
We're thrilled to invite you to our FLEPS 9th Workshop Festival, "Cultivating Resilience & Well-being: Nurturing Growth in Education," scheduled for May 31st, 2024, at the EMU FLEPS PREP B Building. This event promises a day of insightful exploration into current practices, experiences, and challenges in language education, featuring engaging workshops and presentations.
Join us to
- connect with colleagues from FLEPS and other language schools,
- share your insights, learn from fellow educators, and enrich your teaching practices.
- exchange ideas and explore collaboration opportunities to enhance your influence in the classroom.
While the main theme of the workshop festival is "Cultivating Resilience & Well-being: Nurturing Growth in Education," we're excited to offer a diverse range of subthemes to cater to various interests and needs:
Student-Centred Learning:
- Strategies for promoting student engagement and autonomy,
- Incorporating student interests into lesson planning and
- Empowering students as active participants in their learning journey.
Assessment for Learning:
- Implementing formative assessment techniques,
- Providing constructive feedback and
- Using assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
Promoting Language Learning Resilience:
- Strategies for motivating language learners
- Building confidence and perseverance in language acquisition
- Overcoming challenges in language learning
Teacher Well-being in English Language Education:
- Self-care practices for English language teachers
- Professional development opportunities for language educators
- Work-life balance in the context of language teaching
Supporting Student wellbeing in Language Learning:
- Addressing language learner anxiety and stress
- Creating inclusive and supportive language learning environments
- Developing resilience in language learners facing academic pressure
Innovative Approaches to Language Teaching and Learning:
- Integrating technology and AI into language instruction
- Implementing communicative language teaching methodologies
- Utilising authentic materials and real-world tasks in language learning
Cultural Competency in English Language Teaching:
- Incorporating diverse cultural perspectives into language instruction
- Fostering intercultural communication skills in language learners
- Promoting tolerance and understanding through language education
Leadership and Professional Growth in English Language Education:
- Cultivating leadership skills among language educators
- Advancing career development opportunities in English language teaching
- Leading innovation and change in language education with resilience
Research and Best Practices in English Language Teaching:
- Examining current research on effective language teaching methodologies
- Implementing evidence-based practices in language education
- Sharing successful strategies and case studies in English language teaching
The deadline for abstract submissions is May 24th, 2024.
The deadline for online registration is May 27th, 2024, to secure your spot at the workshop festival and receive a soft copy of the 9th Workshop Festival Certificate of Participation.
Register here: https://flepsworkshop.emu.edu.tr/register
As we approach the end of a demanding academic year, let's unite to foster resilience and well-being in education. We eagerly anticipate your participation on May 31st, 2024.
Warm regards,
FLEPS WORKSHOP FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Ayşegül Sallı
Nadıran Tanyeli, Elif Çilli & Gülden Çağakan
