As the tech space matures, CALL as a discipline is driven by the complementing spheres of those developing new teaching techniques, and those researchers looking to ensure that teaching methodologies are based on sound principles and research. The focus of this year’s conference is to promote how these two spheres can complement one another and drive the discipline forward.
Art can be a very motivating and refreshing tool for students to practice English. It makes the class fun and engages students in the tasks. The workshop includes art-related tasks to practice English: Drama, music, crafts, storytelling, … are introduced via some practical activities (games) to the participants to enable them to effectively use them in EFL young adult and adult classrooms to make language learning a multi-sensory experience which will never be forgotten.
The theme of this year’s conference is “Global Realities” and focuses on innovative approaches to second language and culture learning through actual global realities and virtual realities.
Teacher training is a cornerstone of language learning in the classroom as the lack of teacher’s preparation might do more damage than good due to their lack of comprehensive knowledge of what being a professional language teacher entails.