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9:00am PDT

[In-Person Workshop] Implementing Reflective Practice For Language Teachers

Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT

This hands-on workshop introduces the principles and practices associated with reflective practice for language teachers. Reflective practice generally means that language teachers subject their assumptions, beliefs and teaching practices to a critical analysis so that they can become more aware of their practice. Gaining teaching experience as a language teacher is not enough to provide automatic professional development, for we do not learn much from experience as much as we learn from reflecting on that experience; thus, experience combined with systematic reflection can lead to professional growth so that we can become more effective language teachers. In this workshop we will use the Framework for Reflecting on Practice to holistically explore five different stages/levels of reflection: philosophy; principles; theory; practice; and beyond practice (Farrell, 2022).

Speakers

Thomas S.C. Farrell

Professor of Applied Linguistics, Brock University, Canada

Thomas S.C. Farrell is Professor of Applied Linguistics at Brock University, Canada. Professor Farrell’s professional interests include Reflective Practice, and Language Teacher Education & Development. Professor Farrell has published widely in academic journals and has presented... Read More →

Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT
Room 2 Los Yoses, Montes de Oca

Workshop Reflective Practice

2:00pm PDT

[In-Person Workshop] Lesson Planning for Effective Teaching: A Structured Approach

Tuesday July 8, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Room 2

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Effective lesson planning is the foundation of successful teaching. In this interactive workshop, participants will explore the WIPPEA model (Warm-up, Introduction, Presentation, Practice, Evaluation, and Application) and experience a real-time lesson demonstration while acting as EFL students. The session will highlight critical thinking, cooperative learning, and communication development, ensuring engaging and outcome-driven lessons. By walking through each stage of lesson planning, educators will gain practical strategies to create structured, student-centered instruction. Attendees will leave with the confidence and tools to plan purposeful lessons—moving beyond improvisation to maximize student learning and classroom success.

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Rob Jenkins

National Geographic Learning

Rob Jenkins is a retired Professor of English as a Second Language in the United States. During his 27-year tenure, he received various awards including the Best Practice of Model Program Award in 2013 from the Association of Community and Continuing Education in California (ACCE... Read More →

Tuesday July 8, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Room 2 Los Yoses, Montes de Oca

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