This symposium provides a unique opportunity for ELT teachers, teacher trainers, and administrators to envision, discuss, and create a positive future for English language teaching and learning.
TESOL International Association is organizing this event in partnership with Guangdong University of Foreign Studies.
TESOL gratefully acknowledges the support of its Strategic Partner, National Geographic Learning.
When?
15-16 November 2013
Where?
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
Guangzhou, China
Program Overview
Through interaction with leading experts, and opportunities for peer-to-peer networking and knowledge sharing, both face-to-face and online, this symposium will provide participants with practical, research-based ideas, strategies, and tools to facilitate on-going improvement in their ELT work.
Participants will consider the following questions:
- What constitutes effective practice, especially in China, given today’s rapid pace of change?
- How can we rethink ELT to ensure its relevance and effectiveness in meeting the needs of our students?
- How can we work more effectively together to implement change and provide the professional support needed for teachers and students?
The detailed event program will be available in April 2013.
Who Should Attend?
Primary, secondary, and tertiary education English language teachers, teacher trainers, and administrators in China and other countries working with English language teaching and assessment
Registration and Hotel Information
Registration for this event is not yet open. If you are interested in attending, please contact T
ESOL Education Programs and ask to be added to the sign-up list.
Registration Fees
- Early registration (deadline to be announced): RMB 800 (US $125)
- Late or on-site registration: RMB 900 (US $140)
Registration fees include all materials, 2 lunches, tea breaks, a reception, and 1 year TESOL Global Membership.
Hotel Information
Information about local hotels will be provided in April 2013. Attendees are responsible for making their own arrangements for local accommodations.