Nov. 3, 2023 - Nov. 5, 2023
INGED / ELEA-Turkey (English Language Education Association) is an international organization whose mission is to strengthen the effective teaching and learning of English as a Foreign Language in Türkiye while developing international connections. The 21st International Conference aims to provide TEFL professionals with opportunities for professional development through the exchange of ideas and practices in English language teaching and research, thus enable them to integrate their knowledge of current trends in the TEFL field with their ELT practices.
We warmly invite everybody in the field of TEFL / TESOL to be a part of this significant event. We hope the discussions will assist the progress of TEFL / TESOL worldwide.
TOPIC AREAS
This year’s theme, “Getting Off the Beaten Path in ELT”, has been set in the hope that the participants will share and compare their own teaching practices and ideas and collaborate in finding solutions to common problems. This conference aims to focus on innovative theories and practices in the following areas:
• Teaching Language Components and Skills
• Classroom Applications
• Culture and Literature in ELT
• ELF Awareness
• Curriculum, Syllabus, and/or Materials Design
• Foreign Language Teaching Policies
• Technology in the Classroom
• Blended Learning
• Flipped Learning
• Assessment and Evaluation
• Teacher Training, Development & Education
• ELT Management
• Very Young and Young Learners
• Drama in ELT
• Intercultural Communication
• Second Language Acquisition
• Student and Teacher Resilience/Wellness
• Preparatory Schools
Submission instructions:
PRESENTATION TYPES
Paper
A paper is a 20-minute session that describes an innovative idea, research, or a procedure through which the presenter has recently gained awareness of an aspect of language, language teaching, and/or learning. It should describe what has been done in relation to theory or practice or may focus on commercial materials or products. Its content should be relevant to the delegates who work outside the presenter’s local context as well. The presenter is requested to allocate time for questions and discussion.
The presenters are requested to present their papers with only occasional reference to their notes rather than by reading out previously prepared texts or overhead transparencies or slides.
The summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline the steps and topics that will be discussed in the paper. 5 minutes should be allocated for question and answer.
Demonstration/Workshop
A demonstration/workshop is a 40-minute practical presentation that shows how to use or apply a technique(s) or activity/task(s). It is an experiential learning session where participants are actively involved. The summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline the steps and topics that will be discussed in the paper. 5 minutes should be allocated for question and answer.
Poster
A poster session gives a visual presentation illustrating or summarizing a project, research study, or a feature of language teaching and/or learning. Each poster will be allocated wall/board space and there will be a 60-minute slot in the program solely for the presentation and discussion of the posters by the presenters and delegates; however, the posters will be on exhibit for about 3 hours.
The poster presenters will be expected to be on hand during this slot. Their summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline and discuss the steps and procedures that they will present in their poster.
CRITERIA FOR PROPOSAL SELECTION
Proposals fulfilling the following criteria will be considered for selection:
It is clear from your summary that:
• You will shed new light on the topic.
• You have respected the level of knowledge of your audience.
• Your session will consider practical issues and implications.
• Your session will provide the audience with the opportunity to link this experience to their own if it describes a study or project in your local context.
• Your session will report on a complete study or a significant phase that has been completed if it is based on research.
• You have not given this session, or a version of it, at a previous INGED conference.
Important Note for Proposals
While writing your summaries, please keep in mind that
a) each presenter can present a maximum of 2 papers and/or demonstrations.
b) if your proposal is accepted, your summary will be published in the conference website.
c) the screening committee members evaluate the summaries to accept or reject a proposal. Please make sure that your summary reflects your study. The clarity and flow, originality, significance, relation to the theme, and detailed description of the study all effect the members’ decision.
d) joint presenters must also register and pay the conference fee individually.
Submissions open: March 15, 2023 - June 4, 2023
Abstract review period: July 1, 2023 - Aug. 13, 2023