As AI and digital tools become increasingly embedded in English language teaching, it is essential to ensure that educators—our most human and vital resource in education—remain at the heart of the innovation process. This interactive workshop makes a compelling case for centering teacher well-being in discussions around AI integration in ELT. Grounded in social-emotional learning (SEL), we will explore practical, human-centered approaches to using AI in ways that support both teacher and student growth. Participants will engage in reflective dialogue, explore classroom-ready activities, and experience hands-on strategies designed to foster emotional resilience, creativity, and digital literacy in multilingual learners.
Akademia Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna w Warszawie, Professor
Luis Javier Pentón Herrera, Ph.D., is an award-winning Spanish and English educator and a best-selling author. In 2024, he was selected as the 2024 TESOL Teacher of the Year, awarded by the TESOL International Association and National Geographic Learning. He is a Professor (Profesor... Read More →
Tuesday July 8, 2025 9:00am - 12:00pm PDT Room 4Los Yoses, Montes de Oca
This session explores innovative strategies for observing, supervising, and providing feedback in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) contexts, emphasizing supervision as a shared, learning-oriented process for both teachers and supervisors. Moving beyond traditional evaluation models, the presentation highlights creative, teacher-centered approaches that promote reflection, dialogue, and mutual growth—without shying away from critical feedback. Through tools such as video analysis, peer coaching, and collaborative reflection protocols, participants will gain practical, adaptable techniques that support continuous development and instructional improvement in diverse EFL settings.
