Mutsuko Nagasaki, Sunao Orimoto and Kristin Armitage, Ian Downer, Desi Tom

1st session: Mutsuko Nagasaki, Sunao Orimoto and Kristin Armitage

Rehearsal and the importance of non-verbal communication.

The presenters will outline their research about using rehearsal in the EFL environment, and how the results led to their current interest in assessing non-verbal communication. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover what and how non-verbal communication affects their impression of EFL learners.

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Break: (Please bring your own drink; we will not be able to provide any snacks).

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2nd session: Ian Downer

Enhancing the use of action logs (student-written reflections) in the classroom.

Despite the potential of action logs to enhance students’ learning and teacher practice, a degree of ambiguity still surrounds the design and implementation of the activity in the literature. In addition to a discussion of the pedagogical merits of action logging for students and teachers, this seminar will present some evidence-based strategies for enhancing the use of action logs in the classroom.

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3rd session: Desi Tom

Beyond Learner-Centered

Most English language teachers believe the key to creating interesting and relevant lessons is by making them learner-centered and active. However, just these principles may not be enough to achieve the required outcomes, and this is where transformative pedagogy can be used to develop superior lessons. The presenter will lead everyone in examining their favorite lesson activities and show how transformative pedagogy can make them even better.