Το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του Παγκύπριου Συνδέσμου Καθηγητών Αγγλικών (ΠΑ.ΣΥ.ΚΑ) ΟΕΛΜΕΚ προσκαλεί στην Ημερίδα που διοργανώνει με θέμα: Stepping Forward in EFL: Developing Competencies in a Challenging Era. Οι ομιλητές είναι: Adrian Tennant, Dr. Tzovanis Georgakis, Chrysanthi Nicodemou-Pasiardi.
Η Ημερίδα θα πραγματοποιηθεί το Σάββατο 11Νοεμβρίου 2023, ώρα 8.45 π.μ.-1.00 μ.μ. στο Παιδαγωγικό Ινστιτούτο, Λευκωσία. Όσοι ενδιαφέρονται θα πρέπει να δηλώσουν συμμετοχή διαδικτυακά στον ακόλουθο σύνδεσμο https://forms.gle/diyzZamRxNUoJ7R98 μέχρι τις 7 Νοεμβρίου 2022.
Δικαίωμα συμμετοχής στην Ημερίδα έχουν μόνο οι καθηγητές/τριες Αγγλικών που είναι εγγεγραμμένα μέλη της ΟΕΛΜΕΚ. Στους συμμετέχοντες θα δοθεί πιστοποιητικό παρακολούθησης. Οι συμμετέχοντες θα πρέπει απαραίτητα να έχουν μαζί τους το φορητό υπολογιστή ή το tablet τους.
Το πρόγραμμα και οι πληροφορίες για το περιεχόμενο της Ημερίδας βρίσκονται πιο κάτω:
DAY EVENT PROGRAMME
8:45-9:00 Registration-Check in
9:00-9:30 Keynote talk by AdrianΤennant
9:30-10:00 Talk by Chrysanthi Nicodemou-Pasiardi
10:10-10:15 Coffee Break
10:15-11:15 Workshop by Adrian Tennant
11:15-11:30 Coffee Break
11:30-1:00 Workshop by Tziovani Georgakis
ADRIAN TENNANT
Keynote talk abstract
Title: Developing competencies
In this short talk Adrian will give a quick overview of the UNICEF wheel of competencies and what it means. He will also look at which competencies the World Bank says employers are looking for. Finally, Adrian will highlight some of the current gaps and suggest practical solutions.
Workshop abstract
In this practical workshop Adrian will demonstrate four short activities: one for writing, reading, speaking and grammar. These activities will cover four key competencies highlighted in the keynote talk: Problem solving, Critical thinking, Collaboration and Negotiating. Finally, we will discuss how to assess the competencies used in these activities and the learning outcomes.
Short Bio
Adrian Tennant has been working in education for over 30 years. He has delivered talks and workshops at over fifty conferences around the world. In recent years he has worked on teacher training projects and curriculum development in a number of countries. As an author, he has written materials for many of the leading publishers, including Oxford University Press, Macmillan Education, Pearson / Longman, Cambridge University Press and Garnet. He currently lives in Cyprus and hopes to be involved more in ELT in the country.
DR. TZIOVANIS GEORGAKIS
Workshop abstract
Title: Mastering Prompting with ChatGPT for EFL Teaching Material
In the rapidly evolving landscape of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, the integration of cutting-edge technology is more critical than ever. This workshop aims to equip EFL educators with the skills to leverage ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art conversational AI, for creating compelling and effective teaching materials. The session will commence with an insightful introduction to ChatGPT, elucidating its capabilities and relevance in the EFL classroom. Participants will then delve into the basic principles of prompting, a crucial aspect of interacting with ChatGPT to generate targeted and meaningful content. The core of the workshop will focus on the five essential components of effective prompting: Role, Action, Context, Examples, and Formatting & Constrain. Each component will be thoroughly explained, and their collective impact will be demonstrated through a practical example. The workshop will culminate with a hands-on session, offering participants the chance to put their newly acquired skills into practice. Under guided instruction, attendees will use ChatGPT to create their own EFL teaching materials, thereby bringing the workshop’s key lessons to immediate, practical use.
Short Bio:
Dr. Tziovanis Georgakis has been a member of the Department of English Studies, University of Cyprus, since 2012, where he serves as Special Teaching Staff. Over the years, he has developed a comprehensive portfolio, teaching a wide array of both introductory and advanced courses. Moreover, he is the founder of the Writing Centre at the Department of English Studies, a pivotal resource that he continues to supervise. The Writing Centre is dedicated to providing undergraduate students with tailored guidance on enhancing their academic writing skills. In addition to his teaching and supervisory roles, Dr. Georgakis served as a member of the exam committee for the Pancyprian examinations, contributing his expertise for a total of 10 years.
CHRYSANTHI NICODEMOU-PASIARDI
Talk abstract
Title: The EFL Curriculum & Alternative Assessment
This talk focuses on aspects of the current Curriculum in Public Secondary schools, with particular emphasis on Alternative Assessment. It provides examples of Alternative assessment and challenges.
Short Bio:
Chrysanthi Nicodemou-Pasiardi has been involved in English Language Teaching in Cyprus for 30 years. Currently, she is Deputy Head A΄ in Public Upper Secondary Education. Prior to joining Public Education, she had worked at Frederick Institute of Technology for 13 years. Also, she serve as EFL Advisor at the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth for several years. She delivered teacher training at the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute, and held talks in local and International conferences on the integration of ICT in the language classroom, Assessment for Learning, Differentiated Instruction with Short Stories, Human Rights Education, Transversal competences to name a few. She is interested in technology-based learning, curriculum development and evaluation, alternative assessment, Portfolios, media literacy.
