• Discussing what feedback literacy means for teachers and for students
• How student feedback literacy is affected by teacher feedback literacy
• Practical tips/methods on how to enhance both teacher and student feedback literacy

• 1. What does it mean nowadays to integrate technology?
• 2. What are the tools and resources available for teachers?
• 3. What challenges can an online educator expect in and out of the classroom?

In this interactive webinar, we will explore the concept of social-emotional learning (SEL) and what it actually entails. We will look at why developing social-emotional competences for teachers and learners is now more essential than ever in our modern world and how we can incorporate these in our learning and teaching journey.

Abstract

This interactive session would focus on the usual teaching- learning or listening- speaking barriers that teachers generally come across while teaching. These barriers cause distractions and affect the learner's attention to the lesson being delivered. The session would focus on some of the causes of these barriers and some possible solutions to overcome them in order to have smooth flow to the lesson delivery.

Speaker

Naveed Ehsan is a lecturer at Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu – Colleges and Institutes Sector. He has an M.Phil. degree in English language, Masters in English literature, Diploma in TEFL and Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA). With over 30 years of teaching experience, he has conducted training for various organizations. He is a certified trainer for State Bank of Pakistan. His research interests include Grammatical Error Analysis, Communication Skills with special reference to Oral Presentation Skills and Intercultural Communication.

•            Gain insights into effective strategies for managing mixed-ability classrooms.

•            Learn how to tailor your teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of students.

•            Discover practical approaches to boost student confidence and engagement.

•            Engage in discussions and Q&A sessions with expert facilitators.

•            Exchange valuable ideas and effective classroom practices with fellow educators

Speaker

Bill Bowler has worked as a trainer and author with Oxford University Press for over three decades. He is one of the co-authors of Extensive Reading (Into the Classroom series) amongst other titles published by OUP. His ELT course materials (like Headway Pronunciation) have received English Speaking Union ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Awards and his graded reader adaptations like The Little Match Girl have been finalists or have won Language Learner Literature Awards. A former CELTA trainer, he has delivered face-to-face training to teachers in fifty-nine countries to date – and he is passionately interested in differentiated learning.  

Abstract

In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the language classroom has become a compelling avenue for educators. This workshop explores the innovative use of ChatGPT, an AI-powered language model, as a dynamic teaching tool. We will delve into practical strategies for harnessing ChatGPT to enhance language learning experiences, promote engagement, and personalize instruction.

Speaker

Rahaf Assaedi holds an M.A in Linguistics. Rahaf specializes in multimodal research, a field that explores the complex interplay between various modes of communication, such as speech, gestures, and visual cues. She is passionate for advancing the fields of linguistics and technology-enhanced education.

Presentation Objectives:

1. To define the term "Feedback Literacy".

2. To delve deeper into this term and discuss in more depth how both teachers and students can become more feedback literate.

3. To get a better idea on how to train students to better peer assess each other.

Speaker

Ms. Salha Khafaji is an EFL Instructor who has been working in the English Language Institute since 2015. She graduated from YUC with a Bachelors of Science in Applied Linguistics and completed her Masters of Education in TESOL from the University of Glasgow. Her areas of interest are Educational Psychology and Language Assessment, with a particular focus on teacher perspectives and peer assessment.

Charlotte Rance has been working in the English Language Teaching industry for over a decade as a teacher, teacher trainer and educational consultant. Her main goal as a trainer is to provide practical advice and strategies that teachers can implement in their lessons, and her areas of interest are creativity and enquiry based learning, on which she wrote an article for Modern English Teacher.

Abstract:

The workshop aims to utilize the students’ learning styles in both lesson planning and lesson delivery in the classroom; by focusing on specific exercises and methods that are more suitable for a given section/student. Every learner has their own way of grasping knowledge, thus teachers should resort to numerous practices to present information and convey meaning in their attempt to achieve the course ILOs. One of the means to do so would be through understanding and working in accordance with their students' learning styles

Speaker

Ms. Moneerah A. Alkhoraijah is a lecturer at YEL-PYI. She has a Master’s Degree in English Language and literature. She has teaching experience in different learning environments; and has been a lecturer, teacher, tutor, and trainer. Also, has taught mixed-level groups and mixed-age groups.

Esra Ezici is an ELT expert who possesses valuable experience in curriculum design and integrating educational technology into language education. Her extensive ELT career has spanned various roles, including teacher, foreign languages coordinator, and teacher trainer. She has also contributed as a reviewer for ELT materials published by various publishers. Currently, Esra serves as a Senior Professional Development Consultant and teacher trainer for Turkey, North Africa, and Central Asia at Oxford University Press. She also contributes internationally as a trainer for the Oxford Teachers' Academy. Her professional interests extend to the integration of Artificial Intelligence into language teaching and learning, reflecting her commitment to innovative educational practices.

Duygu Erdoğan has been in the ELT world for over 20 years. She has a BA in American Culture and Literature and an MA in English Language Teaching. She holds an ICELT, DELTA, Teacher Training Certificate and Trainer Training Certificate. She has worked at various institutions ranging from elementary schools to universities in different parts of Turkey, as a teacher, an administrator and a trainer. She is one of the founding members of TESOL Turkey Association. Her research interests include teacher research, in-service teacher education, critical thinking in education. Currently, she is the Key Accounts Sales & Marketing Manager for Western Europe region at Macmillan Education.

Dr. Semih Irfaner works at Macmillan Education responsible for teacher training and product promotion, and prepares training programs on academic skills and the use of critical thinking in language classrooms. Before joining Macmillan Education, Dr. İrfaner worked as both an administrator and a lecturer in the Academic English unit at Bilkent University and prepared and taught courses related to academic English. In addition to the use of critical thinking in language teaching and learning, Dr. İrfaner also has works on the prevention of bullying among the students, which he worked on during his doctoral program at Hacettepe University.

Gülcin Cosgun, Dr.

Gulcin works as an instructor at Sabancı University. She earned her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in English Language Teaching. Her qualifications also include the DELTA diploma and a CELTA certificate, as well as a TESOL Advanced Practitioner Certificate. Gulcin has held pivotal roles in academia, including leadership positions in testing, curriculum development, teacher training, and line management. Currently, she is serving as the SIG representative of TESOL Türkiye.

Philip Haines works as a Global Professional Development Consultant for Oxford University Press. He has trained teachers face-to-face in 14 counties, and carried out online training sessions in many more. Philip is also a materials writer and has written ELT books for young learners, teens, and adult students.

This presentation explores two basic syntactic concepts (the empty category principle [ECP] & syntactic movement) in order to use them in understanding some basic grammatical processes.

Presenter

Abdunasir Sideeg (Ph.D. in critical applied linguistics) offers 25 years of teaching linguistics, educational assessment, and related disciplines. He joined RCYCI in 2010 and is now a lecturer at the English language department in YEL&PYI. Primary interests and research areas are syntactic theory, educational assessment, translational studies, and Islamic philosophy.

In this one-hour interactive workshop, participants will explore the practical application of Kolb's Experiential Learning Model in teaching writing to English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students. Real-life classroom examples will demonstrate how this model can transform writing lessons. The session will include collaborative activities where participants—especially those teaching foundational and advanced English writing—will revise and enhance their lesson plans. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of Kolb’s model and its impact on promoting student engagement and meta-cognitive skills in writing courses.

Presenter

Ms. Najia Nazir is a Lecturer in the English Language and Prep Year Department at Yanbu Industrial College, where she has taught business and technical communication and applied linguistics courses to undergraduate students for over a decade. Currently pursuing a PhD. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric at Texas Tech University, her research interests include composition studies, inclusive teaching practices, intersectional feminism, and digital activism. She is also passionate about healthcare communication, focusing on enhancing its accessibility and inclusivity.

 Join us for an engaging workshop that explores the transformative power of multimodal tasks in language education! In an era where effective communication increasingly blends oral, written, and visual channels, understanding and implementing multimodal approaches is essential for fostering deeper language acquisition and preparing students for real-world interactions.

This session will introduce participants to the principles of multimodal language use and provide concrete examples of innovative tasks that can enhance learner engagement and collaboration. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing their own multimodal assignments tailored to their teaching contexts.

Additionally, we will discuss effective assessment methods that go beyond traditional metrics, offering a more holistic evaluation of student performance in these tasks. By bridging the gap between task design and assessment, we can ensure our students are not only proficient in language but also adept at navigating the complexities of modern communication.

 

Presenter

Dr. Adnan Mukhrib is an applied linguist, and his research interests lie in the areas of second language acquisition. In particular, he conducts research on the roles of tasks, input, interaction, and individual differences in L2 development. He is also interested in aspects of second language acquisition including fluency, pronunciation, accuracy, and complexity of L2 speech production and comprehension, the cognitive processes underlying L2 learning. His current projects investigate the cognitive processes involved in second language writing and speaking, the role of output-based tasks in second language learning, and sources of difficulty in second language production. His research interests highlight L2 speech production and its underlying mechanism and processing, such as how L2 speaking performance develops in different contexts, and what linguistic knowledge enables L2 learners to speak fluently. 

In this session, Prof. Barnawi will explore how neoliberal education policies continue to create complex and multilayered temporal regimes that control, discipline, and shape the social well-being and practices of individual writing teachers as well as students.

He will also discuss how educators navigate these temporal orders, including how they understand, experience, resist, negotiate, and appropriate these frameworks in their teaching practices. This examination aims to uncover the nuanced dynamics that influence writing education and the implications for our professional practices as educators.

This session is not only an opportunity to reflect on our own experiences but also a chance to collaborate and share insights with colleagues. By understanding the broader context of our teaching environments, we can better support each other and foster a more enriching educational experience for our students.

 Presenter 

Othman Z. Barnawi is a professor of Language and Education at the Royal Commission for Yanbu Colleges and Institutes, Saudi Arabia. He is the founding editor of Global South Perspectives on TESOL (Book Series: RoutledgeTaylor and Francis Group). His research interests include the intersection(s) of language and political economy, social and education policy studies, the cultural politics of education, multilingual and multicultural studies, Global South studies, and international/transnational education. His recent books are The Past, Present, and Future of Higher Education in the Arabian Gulf Region: Critical Comparative Perspectives in a Neoliberal Era (Routledge, 2023), Transnational Assessment Practices in the Age of Metrics (Routledge, 2023), and International TESOL Teachers in a Multi-Englishes Community: Mobility, On-the-Ground Realities and the Limits of Negotiability (Multilingual Matters, 2022).

In this session, the presenter will discuss the organization’s hierarchy, the quality management system, and the roles of departmental committees in promoting efficiency and educational excellence. She will also cover the annual planning process and the significance of internal audits for maintaining quality standards and continuous improvement. 

This is a valuable opportunity to enhance our understanding of the institutional framework and to better align our practices with the organization’s success.

Presenter 

Ms. Sondos Bajahlan holds a Master’s degree in TESL from Pennsylvania State University and brings nearly a decade of experience in English Language Development (ELD). She has worked as a planning specialist and served on the planning committee. Additionally, she is a certified professional in Objectives and Key Results (OKR), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and Strategic Planning.

Ben Herbert delved into the critical role of formative assessment in enhancing student learning and informing teaching practices. Unlike summative assessment, which is often mandated by institutions, AFL focuses on continuous feedback and improvement. Participants explored how AFL can be seamlessly integrated into their courses using the Unlock series, a comprehensive educational resource. The session also ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence, discussing the impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT on future assessment practices and the evolving landscape of education.

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Ben Herbert emphasized that blended learning is not merely about delivering content digitally but about creating an interactive and engaging learning environment that caters to diverse learner needs. The session provided a thorough understanding of what blended learning entails, outlined key principles for its effective implementation, and showcased a variety of Cambridge resources available to support educators in this endeavor. The goal was to equip teachers with the tools and knowledge to create dynamic and inclusive learning experiences.

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The final session of the day explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education. Participants were introduced to the ways AI can personalize learning experiences, streamline administrative tasks, and support data-driven decision-making. Ben Herbert provided a comprehensive overview of current AI trends and innovations, addressing both the opportunities and ethical considerations associated with AI in education. This session aimed to prepare educators for the future, highlighting the significant impact AI can have on teaching and learning processes.

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About the Speaker
Abdunasir Sideeg offers twenty-seven years of teaching linguistics, educational assessment, ESP, & related disciplines. With a PhD in critical applied linguistics, his major interests are syntax, philosophy of language, & Islamic philosophy.  

In every semester, we come across a few students who appear different and seem to have issues related to behavioral adjustments. Usually, this comes to notice after a while and there is little that can be done. Also, as EFL learners, the interaction in the class is usually more passive, especially in weak sections. This session aims at raising awareness about special needs and sharing the standard procedures and experiences to support these learners.

About the Presenter

Having a family history of autism, Kashif Qureshi has a deep understanding of special needs and has dealt with them throughout his life. He holds certifications and education in Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). His teaching approach is enriched by his practice of mindfulness and positive psychology, ensuring a supportive and effective learning environment for all students. 

In today’s world, where films and videos capture the attention of audiences everywhere, why not infuse that same thrill into the English language classroom? This webinar, "Cinematic Classrooms: Engaging EFL Learners Through Videos," examines how movies and videos can change the way students learn and use English. The presentation will explore how videos and films enhance language learning through authentic materials, visuals, storytelling, and emotions. It will cover selecting suitable films based on themes, cultural significance, and language proficiency. Participants will learn to create activities for speaking, listening, vocabulary, and cultural awareness, using techniques like character analysis and scene reenactment. Common issues like time management and adapting content for diverse groups will also be addressed with practical solutions.

About the Presenter

Dr. Said Muhammad Khan is a dedicated educator and researcher with 18 years of experience teaching English to diverse student populations across South Asia and the Middle East. He holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, along with a Cambridge CELTA certification. Dr. Khan specializes in Language Assessment, Technology in Language Education, Multilingual Education, and Professional Development for Educators. Passionate about enhancing language teaching and learning, he actively shares his insights and research through various social media platforms.

Peter Lucantoni: Based in Cyprus, Peter has had a distinguished career in English language teaching, teacher training, and management throughout Europe and the Middle East. He is the author and co-author of several widely used coursebooks, including Cambridge IGCSE English as a Second Language and From Teacher to Trainer. Currently serving as the Professional Learning and Development Manager at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Peter regularly speaks at ELT conferences and delivers international teacher training across both public and private sectors. His expertise centers on teacher learning and development, with a particular focus on the transition from teacher-to-teacher educator.

Ben Herbert: A Professional Learning and Development Specialist for Cambridge University Press and Assessment, Ben is based in Prague. He has trained teachers and spoken at conferences in various countries and has taught in different contexts for over 14 years in the Czech Republic, Jordan, Libya, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Ben is a Cambridge CELTA Main Course Tutor, and his current focus of study is Professional Development for Language Education.

Ben Herbert: A Professional Learning and Development Specialist for Cambridge University Press and Assessment, Ben is based in Prague. He has trained teachers and spoken at conferences in various countries and has taught in different contexts for over 14 years in the Czech Republic, Jordan, Libya, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. Ben is a Cambridge CELTA Main Course Tutor, and his current focus of study is Professional Development for Language Education.

Charles Stewart: A Professional Learning and Development Specialist at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Charles is based in Prague. He began his ELT journey in 2011 and has extensive experience in delivering training sessions to teachers in countries across Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. His current focus is Professional Development for Language Education. Charles has a particular interest in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and brings his vast classroom experience into each training session that he leads.

Charles Stewart: A Professional Learning and Development Specialist at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Charles is based in Prague. He began his ELT journey in 2011 and has extensive experience in delivering training sessions to teachers in countries across Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. His current focus is Professional Development for Language Education. Charles has a particular interest in supporting learners with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and brings his vast classroom experience into each training session that he leads.

This second presentation in a trilogy explores how grammar influences logical structure, focusing on conditionals ("if-then" statements), quantifiers (e.g., "all," "some"), and tenses. It examines how tense impacts the truth of statements and reasoning, highlighting ambiguities like scope conflicts and tense mismatches. Attendees will gain practical tools to resolve grammatical and logical inconsistencies, enhancing clarity and analytical precision.

Abdunasir Sideeg offers twenty-seven years of teaching linguistics, educational assessment, ESP, & related disciplines. With a PhD in critical applied linguistics, his major interests are syntax, philosophy of language, & Islamic philosophy.