35.2190, Calls: TESOL Ninth International Conference: Connecting the Dots in ELT

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Subject: 35.2190, Calls: TESOL Ninth International Conference: Connecting the Dots in ELT

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Date: 04-Aug-2024
From: Marwa Mekni Toujani [marwaISLT at gmail.com]
Subject: TESOL Ninth International Conference: Connecting the Dots in ELT


Full Title: TESOL Ninth International Conference: Connecting the Dots
in ELT

Date: 15-Nov-2024 - 18-Nov-2024
Location: Tunis, Tunisia
Contact Person: Wissal Belhaj Rhouma
Meeting Email: bhr.wissal at gmail.com
Web Site: https://www.facebook.com/groups/482308881840192

Linguistic Field(s): Applied Linguistics
Subject Language(s): English (eng)

Call Deadline: 01-Sep-2024

Meeting Description:

The Tunisia TESOL Ninth International Conference, themed Connecting
the Dots in ELT, aims to address the pervasive disconnect within the
field of English Language Teaching (ELT). Our conference invites
participations focusing on problems caused by the missing links, for
instance, between various educational levels within a single system,
the possible misalignment between theory and practice, and/or the
inconsistencies within curriculum components. These issues are not
isolated but are indicative of broader systemic challenges that
challenge practitioners and could undermine the efficacy and coherence
of ELT provision.

One of the critical challenges in ELT in Tunisia is the disconnection
and level gap between primary, secondary, and tertiary education,
which often results in a lack of continuity in language learning
experiences. Similarly, the risk of misalignment between theoretical
frameworks and practical applications can be worth exploring through
school-based and classroom-based research in order to discover why
theoretical knowledge does not always translate effectively into
teaching practices.

Furthermore, many inconsistencies are often observed in the learning
process, which can be traced back to the mismatch between various
curriculum components. For instance, assessment methods or
instructional materials are not aligned with the curriculum
objectives; teachers and learners alike will struggle to meet these
objectives, expectations and may find it difficult to reach their full
potential. This misalignment also extends to the often-observed
disjunction between teaching and testing, where assessment methods and
strategies often fail to accurately measure learner progress and/or
the knowledge and skills expected to be imparted during instruction.
Moreover, curriculum designers, material developers, textbook writers,
testing bodies may not treat all language skills equally and
comprehensively leading to imbalanced language training and hinder
learners' ability to fully develop competence in the language.

Taking into consideration the ideas above, Tunisia TESOL conference
organizers invite researchers, educators, and practitioners to share
their professional experiences, reflections, work in-progress and
attempts to create and innovate in response to these challenges. The
conference, it is hoped, will serve as a platform to explore these and
other related issues, with the goal of fostering dialogue, innovation,
and reform in ELT practices. In light of the contributions, diverse
perspectives and experiences, research results and solutions, we wish
leave guideposts for the ELT community in Tunisia and formulate
solutions, which can be relevant both locally and globally.

Contributions are welcomed on a range of subthemes relevant to the
conference topic, including but not limited to:
 - Multimodality and Technological Innovations in Curriculum
Development
 - English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and Curriculum Design
 - ELT and Glocal Economic Development
 - ELT, Learner Motivation, and Employability
 - Receptive and Productive Skills in the English Lessons
 - The Ideational and the Procedural in Teacher Training and Mentoring
 - Teacher Professional Development and Lifelong Learning
 - Catering for Specific Learner Needs in Inclusive Education
 - Learning Styles and Teaching Styles
 - Learner Autonomy and Self-Directed Learning
 - Learners in Networked English Language Classrooms
 - Language Teaching Syllabus Development and Environmental Concerns
 - Connecting Culture(s) and ELT
 - Culture(s), Inter-culture, and Cross-culture in Teaching Materials
 - Teaching Creativity in English through Literature
 - Teaching Vocabulary through literary Genres
 - Integrating Soft Skills into ELT
 - Bridging the Gap Between Traditional and Modern ELT Approaches
 - The Impact of Globalization on ELT Practices
 - Gamification and ELT
 - Blended Learning and ELT
 - Assessment for Learning and Assessment of Learning
 - Evaluation and Feedback Mechanisms in ELT.

Conference email: tunisiatesol9intconference at gmail.com

Abstract submission link: https://forms.gle/KjgALxV8YB2LWi9QA

We look forward to your contributions.



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