CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
Theme: Teaching, Testing and Technology
Venue: Hellenic American Union
22, Massalias str. Athens
March 17-18, 2012
Convention Objectives
According
to William Gibson ‘the future is already here’ and educators are
asked to adapt to the demands
of a fast-changing world while following timeless educational
principles and fulfilling students’ expectations in an all-inclusive
classroom. The convention aims at offering a weekend of professional
development on important facets of the ELT experience through
presentations, workshops, discussion groups, colloquia and poster
presentations on all aspects of ELT.
Important information
Please note also that a professional presentation should not be used
to advance a book, publisher, author, course or examination. TESOL Greece Members are particularly sensitive to
the distinction between commercial and professional presentations.
What topics are encouraged?
Topics related to Teaching, Testing and Technology as well as any
other aspect of EFL are welcome as long as they are presented in a
professional way aimed at facilitating EFL teaching practice.
Types
of proposals
A Practice-Oriented
presentation which shows, rather than tells, a technique for
teaching or testing. The presenter helps participants solve a
problem or develop a specific technique through a series of
structured hands-on activities.
A formal instructive talk given by (a) subject specialist(s).
A self-explanatory exhibit that allows participants to engage in
informal discussion with the presenter(s). It is based on the
creative combination of text, graphics and visuals.
A discussion group offers participants the opportunity to discuss a
hot topic in TESOL. The presenter(s) have a strong knowledge of the
designated topic and engage the audience members in a discussion of
their views on the particular topic.
A forum for a group of educators or scholars to formally present and
discuss current TESOL issues. Presenters exchange papers in advance
and formally respond to each other’s positions. The colloquium
organizer is responsible for securing participants who represent
various viewpoints in the field before submitting a proposal. A
colloquium may not have more than seven panelists including the
leader.
Responsibilities of presenters
-
All presenters will refrain from changing the content of their
session once it has been approved
-
Provide handouts for the anticipated number of attendees.
- No presenter can refuse attendance to any TESOL member.
Additional Information
If you would like to present, please fill in the application form
and send us the relevant information by
December 4th 2011. The application form
must be emailed to
chair@tesolgreece.org. Alternatively,
the applicant can fill in the electronic application form that can
be found on the TESOL Greece website (www.tesolgreece.org). We
regret that we cannot accept handwritten or typed summary
information which is faxed or mailed to the TESOL Greece office.
We invite you to share this information with colleagues, so please
feel free to photocopy this letter and the accompanying application
form and post them in your office or staff room.
On behalf of TESOL Greece, we thank you for your interest. We are
looking forward to seeing you at the Convention.
The TESOL Greece Board of Directors 2011-2012
Many thanks to Sofia Mysirlakis who developed the online application form.
33rd Annual TESOL Greece International Convention
