Abstracts​

 Dr. Charlie Browne

Title: Humanism in the EFL Classroom

In this short presentation, I will try to explain the basic concept of humanism in the English language learning classroom, going over some of the core principles of humanistic language teaching and discussing implications for the classroom in terms of teaching methods, techniques and personal approach to the classroom as well as how humanism has influenced my own approach to running our EFL teacher training program.

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Dorothy Zemach

Title: Should you teach English if you're not fluent?

​In recent years, we’ve seen increasing efforts towards ending discrimination against so-called “non-native speakers”; many people prefer the term “fluent English speaker” instead of “native English speaker.” But what if your English is not fluent? Should you still teach? How good is “good enough”? And—if you do think you should improve your English, how can you do that if you are no longer in school? I’ll first examine these questions and then recommend some free or low-cost resources for English teachers who wish to improve their English skills.

Ania Kolbuszewska

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The 1990s with their “Lunch is for wimps” approach to well-being are thankfully long gone. Lunch is no longer for wimps, and staff well-being is an established concept in all industries. In education, we have also come to understand that without staff well-being, student well-being is endangered. However, research clearly shows that unless our students, as well as all staff and managers, have mastered the skill of emotional regulation, well-being risks remaining only a short-term goal or a short-lived solution. In this practical talk I will focus on how students’ level of achievement as well as a sense of wellbeing can be enhanced by integrating emotional regulation into the teaching / learning process. We will also look at how to involve and support teachers in this process.

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George Kokolas

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Tatschi Tanto de Carvalho

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Robert Howard

Title: Reimagining Teacher Development with EdYOUfest.

EdYOUfest is transforming teacher development by putting you, the educator, at the center. Through our monthly interactive webinars, we offer flexible, ongoing professional learning that fits your schedule. Our vibrant EdYOUfest magazine and blog posts provide cutting-edge ideas and resources, keeping you inspired. The annual EdYOUfest Online Marathon connects you with a global community of teachers, offering dynamic sessions from leading experts. Plus, our face-to-face live events bring the festival experience to key cities around the world, ensuring you can engage with peers and mentors in person. With EdYOUfest, your growth is not just supported—it’s celebrated, anytime, anywhere.