Faculty  of  Letters  and  Human  Sciences  in  Agadir  

Department of English Professional B.A “TEFL AND ICT”

Ibn  Zohr  University  

TEFL AND ICT Ibn  Zohr  University  Faculty  of  Letters  and  Human  Sciences,  Agadir  

Study-Days Conference

English language teachers are generally facing many challenges in teaching English as a Foreign Language. Helping our students to achieve proficiency in a foreign language is not something that can be taken for granted. Instead it is a challenge, and one that language educators are constantly grappling with, as we work to improve our craft and to help our students learn more effectively. Furthermore, traditional ELT methodology has recently come increasingly under scrutiny and teachers have been under the obligation to adapt to new teaching models, which emphasize active, task-based learning and which integrate modern technologies into the classroom. As language professionals, we know that integrating the latest in theory to compliment what we do in practice can be a struggle. However the rewards for both the teacher and the student are very high. New trends in teaching constantly challenge educators and it is only through dialogue with fellow practitioners that educators can themselves learn and develop their professional skills. Conferences, which are strong outlets where we can learn from each other, are obviously a good opportunity to foster a continuing professional dialogue amongst English language teachers.  

Current Trends in ELT: Creating Opportunities for Quality

and Excellence

Call for papers  

It is within this perspective that we invite proposals for an international study-days conference to be held on the theme: “Current trends in ELT: Creating opportunities for quality and excellence” at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of Ibn Zohr University in Agadir, Morocco. The aim of this conference is to bring together English language teachers from Morocco and elsewhere to exchange views and present research on the many issues and challenges ELT professionals face in the context of modern trends in education. This conference will be an excellent opportunity for classroom practitioners to learn and share ideas, research findings and teaching philosophies. The conference objectives are:

Ø To exchange ideas about current teaching methods Ø To explore issues related to learner autonomy Ø To narrow the gap between teaching and research Ø To review ELT in a changing world Ø To examine new trends in ELT including the use of ICT

 

 

Ibn  Zohr  University  

 

Call  for  proposals  

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We invite the following types of proposals:

Ø A 30 minutes paper followed by a 10 minutes question/answer time.

Ø A 50 minutes workshop aiming at involving the participants in activities which help the participants solve problems or develop specific teaching techniques. A step by step procedure of the workshop along with a short description of activities should be outlined.

While writing the paper/workshop outline, please keep the following points in mind:

Ø In general, presentations should draw on practical classroom experiences.

Ø Preference will be given to papers which aim to explore new trends in ELT from a theoretical and practical standpoint.

Ø Your contact details and affiliation should be included with your proposal.

Proposals can be sent to the following address: y.tamer@univ-ibnzohr.ac.ma Deadline for receiving proposals is 01 – 04 – 2011

Brief  Overview  of  the  professional  B.A  “TEFL  AND  ICT”  

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both our personal and professional lives, and our learners are using technology more and more. Yet teacher training programs often ignore training in the use of ICT, and teachers are often far less skilled and knowledgeable than their own students when it comes to using current technology tools. This professional B.A shows how teachers can use these new tools in and beyond the classroom. As such it is about the practical application of technology to teaching English.

Study-Days Conference Current Trends in ELT: Creating opportunities for quality and excellence

25 to 30 – 04 – 2011

Department  of  English  Faculty  of  Letters  and  human  Sciences  

Agadir  

www.flsh-­‐agadir.ac.ma    

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This professional B.A is the outcome of a new vision of university studies in Morocco and of new criteria of learning and evaluation that are concomitant with the spirit of the Reform. It proposes job-oriented modules functioning as a « passerelle » opening up on the job market. This professional B.A in The Teaching of English as a Foreign Language and Information CommunicationTechnology (TEFL AND ICT) is a degree of practical scope devoted entirely to the theory and practice of English language teaching. The trainees, who are often involved professionally with language or languages, are practically prepared to teach English. It equips them with an understanding of the structure of English and the most effective techniques for teaching English to learners. Furthermore, technology is becoming increasingly important in

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The conference organizers welcome proposals which fall within the broad areas of: ELT Methodology The use of ICT in ELT Research in ELT Potential delegates may wish to consider sending proposals in the following not exhaustive list of areas: Relationship between L1 and L2, Course Design and Needs Analysis, The role of culture in ELT, Classroom Management, Literature and ELT, English for Specific Purposes, Assessment and Testing, Technology in the EFL Classroom.