We are thrilled to announce that we will have the chance to introduce TED SIG to our participants on our Pre-Conference Event on 19 October 2023. This introduction session will be followed by a Focus Group Discussion to identify the existing needs. Our pre PCE will be finalized by a Plenary to be held by Gabriela Kleckova. Below are further details about the event.
Session I – Introduction to TED SIG & Focus Groups (13:30 - 14:45)
Our session begins with a lively interactive activity designed to help participants get to know each other.
Following this, committee members will take the stage to introduce TED SIG comprehensively. We'll delve into the mission, purpose, and aims of the SIG, shedding light on its structure, roles and responsibilities, membership details, and the array of professional development activities and opportunities awaiting our members.
To wrap things up, participants will collaborate in groups to explore and articulate their expectations from TESOL Türkiye TED SIG. Each group will prepare a poster displaying their ideas, and a representative from each group will have the chance to present these thoughts at the end of the session.
Session II – Plenary (15:00 – 16:00)
Speaker: Gabriela Kleckova
Bio: Gabriela Kleckova, a former lower secondary school English teacher, chairs the Department of English at the Faculty of Education, University of West Bohemia in Plzen, the Czech Republic, where she also teaches second language teacher education courses to preservice and in-service teachers. Her professional interests include the effectiveness and utility of visual design of ELT materials, teacher education, innovation in education, and leadership. She was TESOL International Association president for 2021-2022. You can learn more about Gabriela at http://www.gab-elt.com.
Plenary Title: Elements of ELT teacher education: continued learning
Summary: We are living in exponential times. Our personal and professional lives are marked by perpetual and pervasive change. In this session, we explore elements to be considered in ELT teacher education/development at these turbulent times. We discuss what learning ELT teachers need to support student learning and improve their English language instruction.
To register for the PCE please see the details below:
1) If you are a TED SIG member or a TESOL Türkiye member in good standing, having kept your annual membership fees up-to-date, please first register to the TESOL Türkiye website (Skip this step if you already have), and please complete your payment through https://tesolturkey.net/products and finalize your registration by completing the registration form under the "Announcements" tab (https://tesolturkey.net/announcements) or at the following link:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwAuzaPQPMbzu5kWnuxlK0BY3KiWgesfQswCBlUCBauYdOcA/viewform
2) If you would like to attend the event without becoming a TED SIG or TESOL Türkiye member, please follow the steps below:
* Register to the TESOL Türkiye website https://tesolturkey.net/.
* Visit the ‘All Products’ page under ‘Profile’ on the menu at the top.
* Select the Product titled "TED SIG Pre-Conference Event 2023" and complete your payment through https://tesolturkey.net/products.
* Please finalize your registration by completing the registration form under the "Announcements" tab at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwAuzaPQPMbzu5kWnuxlK0BY3KiWgesfQswCBlUCBauYdOcA/viewform
Event Fees:
Non-TESOL Türkiye members: ₺150
Non-TED SIG TESOL Türkiye members: ₺150
TED SIG members: ₺75
(payment will be made through https://tesolturkey.net)
Looking forward to seeing you all in Bartın on 19 October
TED SIG