THE C GROUP AT TESOL GREECE 2016

Plenary Speakers:

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Alan Maley

Educational Revolution – An Oxymoron?

After discussing the nature of education and of revolution, I shall examine the fate of past revolutionary ideas. I shall then discuss some possible future revolutionary possibilities. I argue however that education is fundamentally conservative and that we might do better to focus on doing better what we already do.

Watch the plenary by clicking on this link: 

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAktCQLeI4U

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Carol Read

Reflections on How to Be a Highly Effective ‘R-Evolutionary’ 

Teacher Summary This session explores the personal capacities, attitudes and beliefs of highly effective ‘r-evolutionary’ teachers in fast-changing social and technological times. Through investigation of issues that go to the heart of successful classroom practice, you will be inspired and empowered to take your teaching and students’ learning to a new level.

Watch the plenary by clicking on this link: 

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWhep4QsKDo

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Jeremy Harmer

Can Students Learn on Their Own?​

The holy grail for many teachers is that students should take charge of (and be responsible for) their own learning. It’s the mantra we proclaim on all occasions. But is it achievable and if so, is it achievable for all? Some people – like Sugata Mitra for example, or the push for online adaptive learning – suggest that all teachers need to do is set the right tasks. Others think that students need constant help, direction and teaching. Whole education systems rely on tests to keep the whole show on the road.
In this talk we’ll look at what learner autonomy really means in a world where the future seems to offer great possibilities, but the students – the students! – may make it difficult.

Watch the plenary by clicking on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-En5opTye-s


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Misty Adoniou

“R-evolutionary” Ideas for Teaching Vocabulary and Spelling

As we seek out future technologies to inspire and motivate our students, the most revolutionary approaches to teaching English may actually come from examining the past. Join me on an entertaining journey into the past, present and future of English words. It will change the way you teach vocabulary and spelling, and will certainly change the way your students think about English.

Watch the plenary by clicking on this link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FaGp6fFXzI