News from IATEFL for January 2024
Welcome to the first update of 2024!
We have so much to look forward to in 2024 and it has never been a better time to join us.
We already have professional development events lined up through to June, with additional sessions being added on a regular basis. We are counting down the weeks to our annual conference and exhibition which is taking place in the beautiful seaside town of Brighton in April and our?expanded range of member discounts was also launched last month offering?a wide range of companies, including subscriptions to ELT publications, courses, online products and other services for English language teachers. These include offers from: Bloomsbury, Collins, International House World Organisation, NILE, Oxford University Press, The Write Stuff and Trinity College London.
On top of all that, this month we are also hosting the Young Learners and Teenagers Special Interest Group (YLTSIG) annual web conference from the 19 to 21 January. Titled, 'Each Child, Every Child and the Whole Child', this free, three day conference promises to be inspiring and interactive with a series of open-access talks that put the child at the heart of teaching. This is an event that is not to be missed so sign up today!
Why not get 2024 off to a fabulous start, become part of an exciting and vibrant teaching community and join us today.?Find out more on becoming an IATEFL member here?or keep reading to see what else we have planned for January.
IATEFL Live!
Join us next Tuesday, 9 January at 14.00?(UK time) for the first IATEFL livestream of 2024!? In this special edition we'll be making some big announcements and exciting news about IATEFL, as well as our programme of professional development webinars, and our annual conference in Brighton in April. We'll be going live on YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn but if you can't join us live, then you can watch the recording at any time on our social media channels.
IATEFL International Conference 2024 early bird deadline
This is your last chance to book for the IATEFL conference at the early bird discounted price and don't forget, members save even more money. Make sure you book and pay for your conference place by?16.00 (UK time) Wednesday 10 January 2024. Find out more about the conference and how to book your place at www.iatefl.org/conference/booking-information
Pre-Conference Events (PCEs)
Hosted by our Special Interest Groups (SIGs), PCE's explore a particular subject area in more depth, network with colleagues from around the world and continue your professional development.
Can't attend in person? Many of our PCEs have an online option with prices starting at ￡39 for members.
Early bird discount available for in-person PCEs but book by?16.00 (UK time) Wednesday 10 January 2024.
Head to https://www.iatefl.org/conference/pre-conference-events?to find out more.
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Upcoming IATEFL webinars and events
So....let's debate!
Date: Saturday?6 January 2024
Time: 15.00 UK time (check the time in your location)
According to American Debate League, a debate is “an organised argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides”. In other words, you divide your students into two groups, you give them a statement and each group has to take sides. Many teachers neglect or are afraid to organise debates as they believe that they are a waste of time or they do not see the value behind it.
In this webinar, presenter Tanya Livarda will provide theoretical and practical knowledge on what debates are, how they can be used in the classroom, and why both students and teachers can benefit from these. She will also present the key steps that one needs to follow, should they wish to create a debate club, as well as some key materials and activities that are useful during the debate classes.
The following events are being run by our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)?in January and all are welcome to attend. Click on the link to find out more or head over to our events page to see other events for the year:
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10 个月Thanks for sharing.