We are delighted to invite you to Advancing Learning Global Teachers\u2019 Festival<\/strong> organised by Macmillan Education<\/strong> from 14th to 25th February 2022<\/strong>. With world-leading teacher training, live Q & A sessions, opportunities to meet other teachers and much more, we have plenty to help teachers around the world, no matter your context or location. All you need to do is register and enjoy the festival. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With topics such as teaching online, inclusion, sustainability in the classroom, global skills, learner autonomy and many many more, the Global Teachers\u2019 Festival 2022<\/strong> promises to be the<\/em> ELT teacher development event of the year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the Programme PDF here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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WEEK TWO<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Day Six – Monday 21th February <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Session 1:<\/strong> Collaborative Learning: From Local to Global<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By David Spencer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this session we will look at how we can develop collaboration between individual students to former stronger groups. We will also see one way in which we can even get classes from different parts of the world working together on projects <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After the above session, you will be given the choice to attend one of the following 2 sessions, which take place simultaneously:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2a:<\/strong> Global Citizenship Education: what exactly is a global citizen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Matt Hayes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This session will look at the knowledge, skills and action Global Citizenship Education (GCE) seeks to instil in students. It will provide practical insights on bringing GCE into the ELT classroom, but also look at the type of citizen GCE aspires to. Are we looking for a generation of Gretas, Elons, or something more diverse and globally inclusive? <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2b:<\/strong> Gateway to the World Showcase and Q&A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Super Huang \/ John Cruft, Laurie Salomon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join this session to learn all there is to know about Macmillan Education’s course for Secondary learners, Gateway to the World. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You only need to register once to attend all 3 of the above sessions!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Tbilisi Time: 14:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Day Seven – Tuesday 22th February <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Session 1:<\/strong> Real life and the classroom: making language learning meaningful<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Rhona Snelling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the role of your students\u2019 life experiences and knowledge in the classroom? In this webinar, Rhona Snelling explores the importance of incorporating your adult learners\u2019 lives in lessons, and how this can be achieved. This interactive webinar will cover techniques and points to remember, and present practical classroom activities and ideas <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After the above session, you will be given the choice to attend one of the following 2 sessions, which take place simultaneously:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2a:<\/strong> Drama Scripts as a Tool in Language Practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Sirhajwan Idek <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This session will explain how drama scripts can serve as a practical exercise for students to improve their language skills and artistic talents. It will specifically delve into script-based activities such as monologue, radio play and pantomime. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2b:<\/strong> Speak Your Mind Showcase and Q&A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Super Huang \/ John Cruft, Semih<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join this session to learn all there is to know about Macmillan Education’s course for Adult learners, Speak Your Mind. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You only need to register once to attend all 3 of the above sessions!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Tbilisi Time: 14:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Day Eight – Wednesday 23th February <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Session 1:<\/strong> Finding Peace in a Communicative Learning Environment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Sarah Hillyard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This session looks at how teachers (and learners) can find themselves sliding into chaos in communicative classrooms. But don\u2019t stress: we will take a positive stand and find solutions to those challenges! We will analyze what to do to create order out of chaos and find peace (not war). <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After the above session, you will be given the choice to attend one of the following 2 sessions, which take place simultaneously:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2a:<\/strong> Mindfulness to support teacher\u2019s wellbeing and resilience in day-to-day work life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Karen Liebenguth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This Breathworks mindfulness workshop will help you deepen your understanding and practice of mindfulness to maintain good mental wellbeing and resilience.
In this workshop you will:
\u2022 understand your mind and thoughts
\u2022 learn how to better emotionally self-regulate
\u2022 three practices for day-to-day work life <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2b:<\/strong> Share it! Showcase and Q&A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Del Spafford\/ Rogelio Chac\u00f3n<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join this session to learn all there is to know about Macmillan Education’s course for Pre-primary learners, Share it! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You only need to register once to attend all 3 of the above sessions!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Tbilisi Time: 14:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Day Nine – Thursday 24th February <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Session 1:<\/strong> Skillful teaching for enhanced student engagement in study skills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Stella Cottrell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stella will consider the importance of continuing study skills development throughout the student journey. She will explore inter-related steps teachers can take to make study skills more effective, especially through harnessing peer power to boost motivation, reflection and engagement. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After the above session, you will be given the choice to attend one of the following 2 sessions, which take place simultaneously:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2a:<\/strong> Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion \u2013 the new kid in town?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Zarina Subhan<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meaningful and successful communication cannot occur without understanding and
acceptance, which means we need to welcome differences in the classroom. This
includes differences in learning.
This session will look at how diversity, equity, and inclusion can help us to meet our students\u2019 needs. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2b:<\/strong> Skillful 2nd ed. Showcase and Q&A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Semih Irfaner\/ Lilian Breton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join this session to learn all there is to know about Macmillan Education’s course for Adult learners, Skillful 2nd ed. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You only need to register once to attend all 3 of the above sessions!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Tbilisi Time: 14:00 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Day Ten – Friday 25th February <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Session 1:<\/strong> A toolkit for building student confidence in exam preparation courses<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Ethan Mansur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
This practical talk will explore three effective tools for helping students build confidence in exam preparation courses: 1) differentiation, 2) familiarity with exam conditions (not just exam tasks), and 3) peer and self-assessment, using examples from \u201cReady for B2 First\u201d and \u201cReady for C1 Advanced\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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After the above session, you will be given the choice to attend one of the following 2 sessions, which take place simultaneously:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2a:<\/strong> Towards Better Informed Assessment Online and Offline;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Lemmy Trujillo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
As we all know, traditional, pre-pandemic ways of learner assessment have come under a lot of pressure when confronted with the realities of on-line teaching. So, let\u2019s put together the lessons learnt. Which strategies, forms, and types of assessment should be focused on, in both on-line and off-line contexts? Come along for ideas and super practical tips on how to enrich your repertoire of assessment techniques, task types and tools. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Session 2b:<\/strong> Ready For Series Showcase and Q&A<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By Joel Wotton, Alejandra Ottolina & Mark Arthur<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Join this session to learn all there is to know about Macmillan Education’s course for Adult learners, Ready for series. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You only need to register once to attend all 3 of the above sessions!<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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