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Morning Sessions
Registration
09:30 - 10:00
Exhibition opens - 10:00
Plenary Session - Olympia B
10:20- 11:05 Νίκος Τομαράς - Σύμβουλος / Ψυχοθεραπευτής
Πόσο εύκολη είναι η διαχείριση κρίσεων θυμού, επιθετικότητας και παραβατικής συμπεριφοράς των εφήβων;
Tα τελευταία χρόνια η παραβατικότητα των ανηλίκων βρίσκεται στο επίκεντρο του ενδιαφέροντος με πληθώρα ερευνών από την επιστημονική κοινότητα καθώς και με διεξοδικές αναλύσεις και ρεπορτάζ στα μέσα μαζικής ενημέρωσης και στο διαδίκτυο.
Στην ομιλία αυτή μετά την παρουσίαση και την ανάλυση των αιτιολογικών παραγόντων των διαταραχών συμπεριφοράς και της παραβατικότητας, θα διατυπωθούν προτάσεις για την ανάπτυξη νέων τεχνικών που θα συμβάλλουν σε καλύτερες υπηρεσίες φροντίδας για τους εφήβους υψηλού κινδύνου και στη δημιουργία δυνατών σχέσεων με τα παιδιά μας. Η αστοχία του παραδοσιακού κατασταλτικού μοντέλου επιβάλλει την ανάπτυξη νέων συστημάτων πρόληψης.
Η οικογένεια, το σχολείο, οι παρέες των συνομηλίκων, η υποβάθμιση κάποιων περιοχών, οι κοινωνικές αλλαγές, η ανεργία, η επαγγελματική αβεβαιότητα, η έλλειψη ψυχικής υγείας αποτελούν βασικές παραμέτρους σύνδεσης με την εκδήλωση παραβατικής συμπεριφοράς.
Η διεπιστημονική συνεργασία μεταξύ των στελεχών της εκπαίδευσης και των κοινωνικών υπηρεσιών καθώς και η συνεχής επιμόρφωση όλων των επαγγελματιών σχετικά με τα εργαλεία βελτιστοποίησης των υπηρεσιών τους θα συμβάλλει καθοριστικά στην αποτελεσματική διαχείριση των καταστάσεων κρίσεων.
Τέλος, είναι επιβεβλημένη η οργάνωση δράσεων με στόχο την άμεση και αποτελεσματική αντιμετώπιση του φαινομένου ή ακόμα καλύτερα την πρόληψη των κοινωνικών προβλημάτων που οδηγούν στην έξαρσή του.
COURSEBOOKS
11:10 - 11:35 CATHERINE MANTADAKI - EXPRESS PUBLISHING
4 Minds B1+/B2: Learning for the Real World!
4 Minds B1+/B2 is a comprehensive coursebook designed to equip learners with essential 21st-century skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, public speaking, and digital literacy, while also preparing them for any language examination at this level. The 4 Minds Series integrates the latest trends in technology, entertainment, and social issues, offers engaging Grammar and Writing videos, and encourages experiential and holistic learning through STEAM activities and Life Skills, preparing learners for real-world challenges.
11:40- 12:05 ANNE LEVENTERIS - BURLINGTON BOOKS
How can we keep today’s students engaged in the classroom?
Inspire B1 uses an innovative combination of print and digital material to bring learning to life and life to learning. It includes up-to-date topics that teens can relate to and develops key 21st century competencies, while laying the groundwork for all B2 exams.
Join In 1 for A Class.Enter Jake and Jodi’s online world and encourage students to learn, think and create together. Join In combines adventure stories with real-world information and is packed with engaging and challenging activities that will develop critical and creative thinking as well as enhance all four major language skills.
12:10- 12:35 MARIA MPAKA- MM PUBLICATIONS
Key Links Β2: A Coursebook for the Modern Learner
Introducing a transformative English coursebook for teenagers and young adults that blends engaging content with effective technology. The course emphasises practical language use, cultural understanding and, naturally, interactive learning.
Discover how it equips students with the skills necessary for the 21st century!
12:40- 13:05 EFTYCHIS KANTARAKIS - NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING
SEL and SDG focus now with SPARK, only from NGL
Social and Emotional Learning and UN Sustainable Development Goals focus come in your ELT and ESL classroom along with SPARK, the unique online and offline platform from National Geographic Learning. Make your students’ learning experience an unforgettable one, through materials that can SPARK their imagination and give YOU the tools to teach any lesson, face-to-face or online, effectively and remarkably.
Now with ALL books from NGL.
13:10- 13:35 ANDREW BETSIS & NATASSA MANITSA - ANDREW BETSIS ELT
EXAMS UPDATE
In ELT achieving exam success relies on a deeper engagement with the language. This presentation explores how comprehensive educational strategies enhance exam performance through engaging content and stories that cater to diverse learning needs.
Key resources include Macmillan's “Gateway to the World," which combines sustainability, collaboration, and critical thinking with thorough exam preparation. "Learning Well" focuses on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), ensuring emotional intelligence alongside language skills and integrating exam readiness. "Academy Stars" supports autonomous learning, blending CLIL, TBL and comprehensive exam preparation, all within inclusive and diverse narratives. These series equip students with the skills to excel in exams by integrating amazing content and embracing every student's unique learning needs.
YOUNG & VERY YOUNG LEARNERS
11:10 - 11:50 KATHERINE REILLY
Engaging Minds: ELT Approaches for Young Learners
Teaching young learners is widely acknowledged as challenging, necessitating diverse methods to engage their minds effectively. This training will integrate several approaches: Total Physical Response (TPR) for linking language with physical movement, Play-Based Learning to encourage natural language use through structured and unstructured play, Sensory Play to engage multiple senses in vocabulary acquisition, Realia for tangible learning with real-life objects, and Routines and Repetition to instill confidence and familiarity through consistent practice. These strategies collectively foster a dynamic, supportive environment that enhances early language development and cultivates enthusiasm for learning.
11:55 - 12:35 ELIZABETH VELIOU
Messy & Sensory Play in ELT
Messy play and Sensory play have been widely used in education, however their use in ELT has been very limited and quite restricted in the field of SpLD. In this presentation we will see how messy play and sensory play can be used to engage Very Young Learners but also pre-A1 and A1-A2 level students in the learning procedure, boosting valuable skills and promoting language development.
12:40 - 13:05 ATHENA APOTSI - EXPRESS PUBLISHING
HappyToons for Junior Classes: Learning has just become carTOONishingly FUN-tastic!
Happy Toons, our brand-new junior course, turns learning into a FUN-tastic experience, featuring creative storytelling that instills essential values in young learners! Rooted in STEAM education, our series integrates authentic documentary-style videos and captivating 3D illustrations and animations to bring lessons to life and make every concept memorable. Join an inspiring learning adventure that fosters empathy, teamwork, and creativity, all integrated into our Express Digibooks platform.
13:10 - 13:50 ZAFI MANDALI
Puppets in early learning contexts
Puppets come in multiple forms and bring numerous benefits to early learners. Whether in finger, stick, sock, glove, hand or shoulder form, puppets - self-made or purchased- prove to be helpful class friends and language assistants. Our session will be on how to animate inanimate performing objects. We will experience how puppets used to create interactions and meaningful contexts in class activities bring new dynamics in the learning process and help model language, behavior and values. Ultimately, learners watching puppets come alive, in role of the character and personality given to them, are magnetized, fully focused and involved.
Puppets are a great resource to align creativity, arts, crafts, inspiration and humor in language teaching. Children’s concentration is unwavering when they watch the puppets move, retell, take part in games. Not only is listening and speaking supported when kids try out their English with the puppets but learning experiences are created and feelings of friendship are nurtured.
EMPOWERING EFL EDUCATION: CLIL AND BEYOND BY MACMILLAN
11:10 - 11:55 JULIE WALLIS - MACMILLAN EDUCATION
CLIL - Clilling me softly
CLIL is that it is very much a humanistic, educational approach – by which I mean an approach where it is not only learning the content and the language, which is important, but the learner’s development as a whole. And this involves not only learning Content and language (or Communication in CLIL terms) but also developing the ability to think – developing cognitive skills, such as Critical thinking, which are usually divided into Lower Order Thinking skills and Higher Order Thinking skills. CLIL’s fourth C is Culture or Context – developing the learner’s understanding of their place in and their effect on the community – whether that community is seen as the classroom, the school, the local town, Italy, the European Union or the world. In this presentation I will look at the positive impact CLIL has on education.
12:00 - 12:40 MARIA DIAVATI - MACMILLAN EDUCATION
Metamorphosis: Evolving CLIL for Metaskill Mastery
This 30-minute session will delve into the innovative realm of MetaCLIL, a dynamic adaptation of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) aimed at fostering metaskill mastery in students. The presentation will explore the theoretical foundations of metaskills and their significance in modern education while examining how MetaCLIL can offer a unique approach to integrating language and content while explicitly targeting the development of critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills. Practical examples and classroom strategies will be shared to provide actionable insights into implementing MetaCLIL techniques, empowering students for success in academic and real-world contexts. Embark on this transformative journey to unlock the full potential of CLIL through metaskill development. Together we will explore the innovative MetaCLIL approach, empowering students to become self-aware, reflective, and strategic learners, ready to thrive in the challenges of the 21st century.
ROLE-PLAYING ACTIVITIES
12:45 - 13:35
Explore practical solutions to everyday teaching challenges through our role-playing activities at the 2024 Foreign Languages Forum on September 1 in Athens. This interactive session will cover:
• Strategies to re-engage disruptive students
• Addressing homework completion issues
• Responding to parental concerns about teaching methods
• Managing early ELT exam pressures from parents
Join expert moderators and participants including:
• Elizabeth Veliou, FLS Owner
• Despina Mallidou, FLS Owner
• Dora Sopasoudaki, ELT Teacher
• Gogo Sklia, ELT Teacher
• Panoraia Balali, ELT Teacher
• Yulie Sklia, FLS Owner
• Panagiota Vampoula, ELT Teacher
• Eleni Dougekou, FLS Owner
Moderator: Katherine Reilly
13:40- 14:30 - COFFEE BREAK - OLYMPIA FOYER
Afternoon Sessions
Plenary Session - Olympia B
14:30- 15:00 Dr Kosmas Vlachos - Associate Lecturer, Department of English Language and Linguistics, University of Athens
Harnessing Generative AI for Effective Foreign Language Instruction
Are you ready to revolutionize your English as a foreign language classroom? Join us for an enlightening presentation on the transformative potential of generative AI, with a special focus on tools like ChatGPT. Discover how AI can create interactive, personalized, and engaging educational experiences that captivate and inspire students.
We will kick off by defining generative AI and unpacking its core functions, emphasizing the crucial role of well-crafted prompts in eliciting meaningful and relevant responses from AI systems. Our deep dive into practical applications will show you how to design AI-driven language activities, including vocabulary practice, sentence completion, and simulated conversations, all tailored to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
Moreover, you'll learn how to teach your students the art of crafting effective prompts, a skill that will boost their critical thinking and creativity. We will also address potential challenges and ethical considerations, ensuring you are equipped to use AI responsibly and effectively.
EXAMS
15:05 - 15:30 ANNE LEVENTERIS - BURLINGTON BOOKS
Burlington VTest for Schools
Burlington VTest for Schools: Redefine success for your young learners! This powerful educational tool uses state-of-the-art adaptive testing technology to assess the four language skills in a fun, student-friendly and motivating way. Students receive personalized feedback to enable teachers to identify strengths, measure progress and set goals.
15:35- 16:00 PAUL BOUNIOL - LANGUAGECERT
Cultivating emotional intelligence in the classroom: activities & tasks to build social and emotional skills in the EFL context
Can emotional intelligence be cultivated in the EFL context? How can we foster a supportive learning environment by handling our students’ and our own emotions?
This presentation explores the role emotional intelligence plays in the classroom and how we can help our students cultivate emotional and social competencies, such as self-awareness, motivation, self-regulation, empathy, and adeptness.
16:05- 16:30 DIMITRIS ZIOGAS - BUTTERFLY PUBLISHING
Fly to ... Exam: Cultivating skills, not just scores
The "Fly to … Exam" series is designed with a dual focus: to ensure students not only excel in their exams but also develop a deep, functional understanding of the English language. This presentation will explore how our books move beyond traditional test preparation by emphasizing comprehensive skill development and practical language use.
16:35- 17:00 TOM REYNOLDS - EDENFIFTYONE
Real success is about learning!
EdenFiftyOne - Empowering English Teachers and Learners. With pressure on students, teachers and schools to perform to ever-increasing standards, monitoring grades and success is a central part of life in education. But…Knowledge of the grade does not help the teacher to teach…Knowledge of the grade does not help the student to learn…Exam grades are a destination. Let's break down the journey into steps…The 51 universal skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. One skill and one step at a time… EdenFiftyOne.
TEACHING & LEARNING
15:05 - 15:30 CLIFF PARRY - EXPRESS PUBLISHING
Listening and Speaking: introducing the very best in modern classroom practice with first-hand knowledge of the challenges students face!
Come along and find out how to improve the listening and speaking skills of your students from A1 to B1 level!
15:35 - 16:00 CATHERINE MANTADAKI - EXPRESS PUBLISHING
Express Digiplus: Harnessing the power of AI towards an adaptive learning experience.
Let's explore how AI-powered tools can be integrated into our language classrooms to enhance language learning and provide a personalized learning path. Through a hands-on approach, we uncover the impact of a unique AI-driven adaptive learning platform on student engagement, performance, and individualized skill development. Let's embrace AI technology in our curriculum for a more responsive learning journey!
16:05 - 16:30 MARIA ALAFOGIANNI - BESA
Three courses that will drastically change your career!
1) VTCT LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING (ΕΚΠΑΙΔΕΥΤΙΚΗ ΕΠΑΡΚΕΙΑ ΑΓΓΛΙΑΣ) για όλες τις ειδικότητες στην εκπαίδευση
2) CIOL (CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF LINGUISTS) DIPLOMA IN TRANSLATION EQF LEVEL 7 (EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK) – MASTERS EQUIVALENT
3) TBE (TEACHING BUSINESS ENGLISH) with INTESOL
Find out all about the courses and the opportunities you will have to develop your career.
16:35 - 17:00 DR. MARIA AVGERINOU - THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE
Empowering Tomorrow’s Educators: Mastering Learning Design and Technology for ELT Excellence
This presentation explores how ACG's Master of Arts in Learning Design and Technology can significantly enhance the professional skills and career prospects of ESL teachers. By integrating advanced learning theories and innovative technological tools, this MA program empowers ESL educators to create engaging, effective, personalized and authentic learning experiences. The session will highlight how this specialized training equips teachers with the skills to design interactive curricula, create digital materials, utilize pedagogy-driven platforms and tools for language practice, and implement data-informed instructional strategies. Ultimately, the program fosters a dynamic and adaptive teaching environment, improving student outcomes and advancing the overall quality of ESL education.
HOLISTIC EFL TEACHING: SUSTAINABILITY, PRONUNCIATION, AND ATTENTION DEFICIT STRATEGIES BY MACMILLAN
15:05 - 15:35 JULIE WALLIS - - MACMILLAN EDUCATION
Pronunciation Fun
Many teachers avoid focusing on pronunciation, but it could arguably be more important than grammar when it comes to speaking and listening skills. In this talk I will focus on engaging and practical interactive activities for the classroom that encourage learners to play with spoken language, explore their ‘mouth map’, and understand how one sound may affect another and how the pronunciation of individual words may change when in a sentence.
15:40 - 16:10 PEGGY KARAGIANNI - MACMILLAN EDUCATION
Sustainabliss: International Days and Sustainable Goals aligned.
This presentation explores the infusion of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into educational frameworks and the alignment of these goals with International Days. Emphasizing the transformative potential of education, the discussion will focus on how integrating SDGs into curricula can foster a holistic and sustainable worldview among students. By aligning educational activities with international days such as World Environment Day, International Day of Education and International Day of Peace, the aim is to create meaningful, context-driven learning experiences that promote global citizenship and environmental awareness. The presentation will highlight best practices, and give lesson ideas for educators to incorporate SDGs into lesson plans as well as extracurricular activities. The goal is ultimately preparing students to become proactive participants in building a sustainable future.
16:15 - 16:45 FENI KOKKINOU - MACMILLAN EDUCATION
Διαταραχή Ελλειμματικής Προσοχής / Υπερκινητικότητα (ΔΕΠ-Υ). Η Αντιμετώπισή της στη Σχολική Τάξη
Τα τελευταία χρόνια, οι εκπαιδευτικοί έρχονται ολοένα και συχνότερα αντιμέτωποι με περιστατικά μαθητών που παρουσιάζουν δυσκολίες να συγκεντρωθούν, γεγονός που εμποδίζει τους μαθητές να παρακολουθήσουν το μάθημα, παρακωλύει τη διεξαγωγή του και αποδιοργανώνει και τους υπόλοιπους μαθητές. Συνεπώς, είναι απαραίτητο να βρεθούν τρόποι με τους οποίους οι εκπαιδευτικοί να βοηθήσουν τους μαθητές τους (τόσο αυτούς που έχουν επίσημη διάγνωση ΔΕΠ-Υ όσο και εκείνους που δεν έχουν διαγνωστεί με τη διαταραχή) και ταυτόχρονα να προάγουν τη μάθηση στο σχολικό περιβάλλον.
Σε αυτήν την παρουσίαση, μετά από μία σύντομη αναφορά στον ορισμό της ΔΕΠ-Υ, τα κριτήρια διάγνωσης, τα είδη καθώς και τα συμπτώματα και τα χαρακτηριστικά εκδήλωσης που εμφανίζει η διαταραχή, θα παρουσιαστούν απλοί και πρακτικοί τρόποι παρέμβασης, τους οποίους μπορούν να χρησιμοποιήσουν οι εκπαιδευτικοί με σκοπό τη μείωση των συμπτωμάτων της ΔΕΠ-Υ, τη δημιουργία θετικού κλίματος μέσα στη σχολική τάξη και την απρόσκοπτη συνέχιση της διδασκαλίας.
EXPERIENCE SHARING SESSIONS
16:50 - 17:40
Engage in structured group discussions on the impact of corporate communication and marketing strategies. Participants will be guided by questions designed to stimulate discussion and encourage the sharing of opinions and experiences. These sessions include:
• Improving School Communication through Social Media
• Qualities of a Good School Leader
Speakers:
• Hara Xyntaraki: Communication Success on Video Platforms
• Joanna Scarligou: Marketing and Educational Values
• Stella Kopakaki: Coaching-Wise Marketing
• Maria Giachali: Leading by Example
• Nikos Dellas: Creating Corporate Culture
• Vasilis Tsonidis: Collaborative Environments
Moderator: Natassa Manitsa