9th International and 45th Annual ELTAI Conference, August 21-23, Jaipur – India

[ELTWeekly Volume 6, Issue 11 | April 28, 2014 | ISSN 0975-3036]

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The conference brings together English language experts, professionals and faculty from the ELT domain from various colleges, schools and institutions from across the country and abroad. ELTAI conferences have attracted over 1000 delegates across the country every year. The sessions are highly interactive and latest innovations in the field are discussed through a variety of presentation modes – Skype interviews (of experts from the UK and the US and other parts of the country) Research scholars  and ELT Professionals.

A webinar connecting the faculty from different colleges from English department is also on the cards.

Who should attend ?

• Faculty from English Departments of Schools and Colleges
• Members from Placement wings of colleges
• Administrators and policy makers of institutions

Dates: 21-23 August, 2014

Venue: Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur

Conference Theme

‘English-From Classes to Masses’

The theme ‘English from Classes to Masses’ has emerged out of the diverse use of English in India and other such countries where it is either a second or a foreign language. Whatever be the status, there is no denying the fact that it is now no longer the language of the classes. In fact it is the language used by the masses because it is today getting connected to career and advancement in career. In countries where it is a second language, most career conscious people aspire to be proficient in the language. This widespread use of English has driven away the age old phobia of the once dreaded language. The conference will focus on how English has become the language of the masses and also the factors responsible for its widespread use.

The conference will have plenary sessions, debates, panel-discussion, workshops, technical and paper reading sessions by ELT practitioners from around the country and the world sharing their experience, teaching styles and innovative practices. Focus will also be on shift in teaching styles and techniques and also whether these have assisted the traditional learners or put them at a disadvantage. The international experience of resource persons will also enrich and benefit English teachers, teacher trainers and ESL learners with new ideas. The theme has been divided into the following sub-themes

Approaches

1. The Role of the mother-tongue in teaching English,
2. Teaching English in non-English medium classes
3 Guidance and counselling
4. Diagnostic testing and remedial teaching
5. The influence of the home on classroom learning’
6. Impact of globalization on our teaching English
7. Approaches to the development of linguistic competence.
8.Teaching English to rural and urban children
9.Motivating learners
10.Enrichment programmes for slow learners

Methodology

1. Collaborative learning
2. Teaching homogeneous and heterogeneous groups
3. Teaching employability skills in ESL classroom
4. The Fun method of teaching English
5. Translation and task-based teaching
6. Developing fluency and accuracy in communication
7.Classroom environment for effective learning
8.Group work
9.Projects and assignments

Evaluation

1. Formative evaluation
2. Portfolio Assessment
3. Online tests

Technology

1.Technological tools for enhancement of learning
2.Using blogs for developing linguistic skills
3.Podcasts and their use in developing oral communication
4.The virtual classroom
5.Language laboratory

Fore registration and abstraction submission information, please visit the conference website.