conference schedule
Saturday • Oct 19
9:00 - 10:00
Plenary Session: Nik Peachey
AI in Language
Teaching and Learning
10:05 - 11:55
2-day courses - day 2
Courses will run throughout the conference and you can choose one of the topics to follow for the two days
Tutors: Letícia Moraes &
Sueli Busmayer
TEENtelligence:
Integrating Social and Emotional Learning in the Teenage Classroom
As teenagers experience significant cognitive and social maturation, teaching practice and classroom activities need to address this moment. In this context, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) adds valuable insights to lesson planning and activity design. This mini-course explores SEL competencies such as social awareness and responsible decision-making and suggests practical ideas on how to support social-emotional development in teenage groups, aiming to create an environment conducive to learning.
Day 2
We will focus on the SEL skills of self-awareness, self-management and responsible decision-making. We will discuss how we can help our teenage learners make decisions and be more conscious of themselves and others.
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Tutor: Akemi Iwasa
The power of images: Visual Literacy and Representation
In today’s world, where meaning is increasingly built through audiovisual content, developing visual literacy is of paramount importance. This course invites you to explore the crucial skills needed to navigate and create in this visual landscape. Whether you are a materials writer or a teacher, you are likely working with images frequently, so come reflect on the deeper implications of this practice.
Day 2
We will focus on the art of image selection, considering the diversity of stories our students need to tell and ensuring that the images we choose reflect and respect this diversity.
12:00 - 12:45
Webinar Slot
webinars are delivered by members of our community who have submitted proposals and have been coached by Troika staff
Bilingualism
Alfabetização bilíngue e biletramento: mitos e verdades
Juliana Pacheco Oliveira Neves
Inclusive education
Transformative Teaching: Connecting with Learners for Lasting Impact
Beatriz Vicalvi
Learner autonomy
Empowering Learner Autonomy in 1-to-1 English Teaching
Lais Carvalho do Nascimento
Soft skills
Fostering creativity and criticality in English language Classrooms
Katia Bruginski Mulik
Reflective practice
Mirror, Mirror: Cultivating Reflective Skills in the ELT Classroom
Maria Theologidou
Edtech
Technology in Education: Do More with Less
Leila Claro Gouvêa do Carmo
12:45 - 14:00
Lunch Break & Troikafezinho
O que a Troika pode fazer por você?
Aline Schwarzer, Troika members and partners
14:00 - 14:45
Ask the Expert: Lucy Crichton
Childhood - The Essentials
14:50 - 16:20
Round Table - Brazilians working abroad - opportunities and challenges
Leandra Meddings
Cadu Souza
Eduardo Santos
16:25 - 17:10
Webinar Slot
webinars are delivered by members of our community who have submitted proposals and have been coached by Troika staff
AI
AI as a Social-Emotional Catalyst in ELT: A New Frontier to SEL
Leonardo Marinho Dias Lima
Edtech
Using Discord as a teaching tool
Anico Angel Cavalcanti Perfler
Teaching for Understanding
Teaching for Understanding: Are we there yet?
Alinne da Silva Rios
Soft skills
Tigers or capybaras? - Thinking critically about the choices we make
Juan Reis Lopes
Formative feedback
Beyond the red pen: diving into effective formative feedback
Ana Mónica Altamirano
Inclusive education
Including Every Learner: Universal Design for Learning
Ana Paula Botelho Ferreira
17:15 - 19:05
2-day courses - day 2
Courses will run throughout the conference and you can choose one of the topics to follow for the two days
Tutors: Henrique Moura & Rosana Nuci
Transformando Educadores: O Caminho do Professor ao Formador
Este mini-curso intensivo de quatro horas oferece uma compreensão do que é formação continuada e desenvolvimento profissional para formadores de professores. Os participantes explorarão desde conceitos teóricos e práticos, abordando temas como o que é e o que não é CPD, a transição de professor para formador, estratégias para o desenvolvimento contínuo, diferenças entre pedagogia e andragogia, capacitação versus formação, a experiência do professor como aluno, modelos de formação de professores, elementos essenciais de uma ação formativa e os processos envolvidos na formação de professores.
O objetivo é equipar os formadores com habilidades e conhecimentos necessários para aprimorar sua prática, promovendo reflexão sobre pedagogia e andragogia, e oferecendo insights sobre modelos de formação eficazes. Destinado a professores, formadores, coordenadores pedagógicos e gestores educacionais, o curso combina exposições teóricas, discussões em grupo, estudos de caso e atividades práticas.
Tutor: Renata Borges
Assessment - from theory to practice
This course will explore the theoretical foundations of assessment, including its purpose, types, and key principles. We will examine assessment practices for learners of different ages, analysing the importance of both formal and informal assessment methods. Participants will gain hands-on experience in developing assessment criteria and rubrics and learn how to implement alternative assessment strategies to promote authentic language use. By the end of the course, teachers will be able to select and apply appropriate assessment tools and techniques to measure student progress and inform instruction.
Day 2
We will discuss types of formal and informal assessment. We’ll also see different forms of alternative assessment. Participants will have the chance to apply the theoretical foundations to create an assessment task.
19:10 - 20:10
Plenary Session: Tyson Seburn
Beyond background dancers on the stage where queerness should be queen
20:10 - 20:20