TACON 2017: Full Schedule

12:45 GMT+04

Teaching Literature\Teaching Ecology, A CLIL-based Workshop

Teaching literature\teaching ecology in ELT classes does not only enhance language proficiency, but also build up ecological cognition. Using the CLIL approach, the two facilitators will share an array of activities implemented for a better teaching of literature and ecology. Intended audience: teachers of all levels/teacher trainers.

Speakers

Magda Hasabelnaby

Faculty of Women, Ain Shams University

Magda Hasabelnaby is a Professor of literature at Ain Shams; she is also a professional translator and a teacher trainer who has trained hundreds of teachers in Egypt and abroad.

Mona Said

The Faculty of Women, Ain Shams University.

Mona Said is an assistant lecturer at Ain Shams University. She got her master degree in English literature. She is a certified trainer by the Information Technology Institute.

Thursday March 9, 2017 12:45 - 13:30 GMT+04
Junior Suite 3

Interactive Workshop, CLIL

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12:00 GMT+04

Exploring The Hidden Treasures of CLIL

As Jeremy Harmer once said: "to teach English is human, to teach CLIL is divine!",there seems to be an educational gap between the EFL and CLIL integration. This interactive workshop aims at exploring pedagogical CLIL elements in the EFL classroom with hands on activities participants can adopt (and adapt).

Speakers

Hussam Rajab

English Language Institute (ELI) - King Abdulaziz University (KAU)

Hussam Rajab is the Head of Research Unit at the English Language Institute at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA. He is also a TESOL Doctorate candidate at Exeter University (UK).

Friday March 10, 2017 12:00 - 12:45 GMT+04
Executive Suite 4

Interactive Workshop, CLIL

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14:00 GMT+04

Language Needs in the Content Classroom

Language needs are often overlooked in the content classroom. This workshop will look at the beliefs and theory of content teaching, and give primary teachers and leaders tools and strategies to use that help students to build on their English language development through content lessons.

Speakers

Elizabeth Zeidan

Curriculum Coordinator, English Modern School, Doha

MA, PGDip, BEd. Curriculum Coordinator at English Modern School Doha, Qatar. Worked in the Middle East for 7 years, studied and focused on the education of English Language Learners.

Friday March 10, 2017 14:00 - 14:30 GMT+04
Sahab 2

Interactive Workshop, CLIL

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15:00 GMT+04

Teaching Civic Engagement through Literature

Teaching civic engagement in ELT classes prepares students for their roles as effective citizens. The facilitator will use some civic-oriented activities that connect the literature course to issues in the national or local communities.

Speakers

Ghada Abdel Hafeez

Minia University

Ghada Abdel Hafeez is a professor of literature at Minia University, a member at the NileTESOL, a Fulbright scholar, a certified trainer, and finally an external auditor at NAQAAE.

Friday March 10, 2017 15:00 - 15:30 GMT+04
Sahab 2

Interactive Workshop, CLIL

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10:15 GMT+04

Content-and-English Integrated Learning (CEIL): Impact and Implementation

CEIL is twofold educational approach that equally focuses on content inculcation and English language acquisition. Considering the growing demand of teaching various subjects through English, the workshop will discuss CEIL role in enhancement of language and metacognitive skills. Later, participants will learn about CEIL lesson planning, resources development and assessment.

Speakers

Saima Abedi

Beaconhouse School System

Sheâ€™s 14 years teaching experience. Besides multiple Masters, PGCC, courses from Oregon University and ICELT from Cambridge University, sheâ€™s enrolled for professional degree in education and has conducted many workshops.

Saturday March 11, 2017 10:15 - 11:00 GMT+04
Executive Suite 1

Interactive Workshop, CLIL

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