ELT Together 2021

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