Welcome!
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of TESOL International Association, the
Summit on the Future of the TESOL Profession will bring together a group of TESOL thought leaders, policy makers, and industry professionals to Athens, Greece, 9–10 February 2017. Informed by the work of a
Steering Committee and Reference Group, this summit is designed to address the difficult conversations surrounding the current state of the TESOL profession and to meet TESOL International Association’s strategic objectives.
The
Summit will bring together respected and innovative thought leaders who represent a wide variety of contexts for a strategic conversation about the future of the profession. Supported by the Summit's
Guiding Principles,
Themes, and
Key Terms, each featured speaker will develop an innovative and influential talk that addresses a pressing issue in the TESOL profession. These talks will support and challenge current beliefs.
Online discussions of each theme will start in early December 2016. Following the summit, the online conversations will continue in order to solidify the Key TESOL Summit Take-Aways. Speakers and steering committee members will create high level publications addressing the necessary changes that must take place to further the TESOL profession.
We look forward to welcoming you to the summit, either in person or virtually!
Dudley Reynolds, 2016–17 TESOL President
Summit Delegates
Summit Delegates will attend the Summit on the Future of the TESOL Profession in person, 9-10 February 2017 at the Royal Olympic Hotel, Athens, Greece. Delegates will be leaders who influence English language education policy in their countries or regions, and decision-makers from Teacher Education Institutions, Binational Centers, English Teacher Associations, Non-governmental organizations, and Companies serving the profession. Summit Delegates are a key piece of the Summit convening as they play a critical role in formulating and implementing recommendations that come out of the Summit.
Full Agenda for Athens
List of Delegates
Summit Participants
Summit Participants will attend the Summit for the Future of the TESOL Profession online starting 1 December 2016. We encourage all Summit Delegates, Researchers, Practicing Teachers, Pre-service Teachers, and English language Students to participate. In addition to participating in pre- and post- Summit conversations, all Summit Participants are invited to participate in the live streaming of the Summit in Athens, including opportunities to interact with Summit speakers through round-table discussions and Question and Answer periods. Registration is free.
Register online
Schedule
All times are listed in Eastern European Time.
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Time
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Thursday, 9 February 2017 |
Friday, 10 February 2017 |
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8:00 am
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8:00 – 9:00 am
Registration
Olympia Foyer
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8:30 am
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9:00 am
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Welcoming Session & Summit Purpose*
Olympia Hall |
Reimagining English Competence
9:00 am – Guiding Principle Presentations*
10:00 am – Roundtable Discussions
11:00 am – Session Summaries and Q&A*
Olympia Hall
(find the start time in your area) |
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9:30 am
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Futurology
9:30 am – Guiding Principle Presentations*
10:30 am – Roundtable Discussions
11:30 am – Session Summary and Q&A*
Olympia Hall
(find the start time in your area) |
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10:00 am
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10:30 am
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11:00 am
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11:30 am
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12:00 pm
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12:00 – 1:30 pm: Lunch
Killirroe |
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12:30 pm
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12:30 – 2:00 pm: Lunch
Killirroe |
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1:00 pm
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1:30 pm
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The Profession as a Change Agent
1:30 pm – Guiding Principle Presentations*
2:30 pm – Roundtable Discussions
3:30 pm – Session Summary and Q&A*
Olympia Hall
(find the start time in your area) |
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2:00 pm
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English in Multilingualism
2:00 pm – Guiding Principle Presentations*
3:00 pm – Roundtable Discussions
4:00 pm – Session Summary and Q&A*
Olympia Hall
(find the start time in your area) |
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2:30 pm
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3:00 pm
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3:30 pm
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4:00 pm
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4:30 pm
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4:30 – 5:30 pm
Reflection & Next Steps*
Olympia Hall
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5:00 pm
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Evening
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5:30 – 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Rooftop Garden
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*Live streamed
TESOL International Association
is delighted to partner with the British Council to webcast
the summit for TESOL professionals and decision-makers worldwide.
Featured Speakers
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Guiding Principles
Themes
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Inquiry
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Equity
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Professionalism
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Futurology
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Sue Garton
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Asmaa Abu Mezied
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Greg Kessler
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English in Multilingualism
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Li Wei
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Jo LoBianco
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Robinah Kyeyune
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Reimagining English Competence
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Anne Katz
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Giselle Lundy-Ponce
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Ahmar Mahboob
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The Profession as a Change Agent
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Constant Leung
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Franklin Tellez
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Misty Adoniou
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Suggested Readings from our Sponsors
British Council: LETs and NESTs: voices, views and vignettes
Oxford - Focus on Literacy Chapter 2
National Geographic - ELTJ English-for-Teaching
To join the TESOL Summit online conversation, please join our
online discussion group.