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Harrogate 2010: TDSIG Programme

Mark Bain — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:40:45 +0000

44th annual international IATEFL conference and exhibition, Harrogate, UK, 7th – 11th April 2010

TDSIG Day Harrogate 2010 Programme [63.7 KB - downloads: 165]

Session Title	Presenter	Room Name	Duration	Session Type	Session Number
Teacher as bus or taxi driver? Incorporating needs analysis	Elizabeth Hollis-Watts	Queen’s 2	45	Workshop	2.1
The power of choice in the classroom	Fiona James	Queen’s 2	60	Workshop	2.2
Does English change your gestures when you present?	Robert Wilkinson	Queen’s 2	30	Talk	2.3
Open forum	—	Queen’s 2	45	—	2.4
A Libyan-British encounter and a conversation on teacher beliefs	Katie Head	Queen’s 2	45	Workshop	2.5
The expatriate itinerant teacher of English	Susan Barduhn	King’s Suite	60	Workshop	2.6

Using Open Space Technology

Mark Bain — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 09:17:16 +0000

“ELT, life, the universe and everything”

Harrogate, 7 April 2010

TDSIG PCE Harrogate 2010 [63.65 KB - downloads: 210]

This is a Pre-Conference Event with a difference: in the world where change is the only constant, we are going to challenge the need to stick to things as they are and venture into the universe of the unplanned, where anything can happen.

The structure of Open Space Technology (OST), a leading edge conference methodology, enables people to work together on what is important to them, which is why it doesn’t have a preset programme.

After an introductory session dedicated to getting to know and developing a trusting working relationship with other members of the group, participants are going to suggest the content of the event by the real issues they would like to see addressed that day. You will come in and out of small groups talking about what interests you and working towards solutions through the strength of group intelligence.

This will give you a real chance to work on issues that are important to you, to dictate the content of the session and then build on it. We feel that participants will come out of the day with a clear idea of where they want to go in their teaching having spent a stimulating day with like-minded colleagues

This event, which will be facilitated by Andreja Hazabent Habe and Colin Mackenzie, is ideal for people who want something new from a conference, and also for those who would like to check to what a degree they take the traditional way of conferencing for granted.

Pre-Conference Event Schedule

10.00-11.00	opening of PCE and Colin’s warming up and bonding activities
11.00-11.15	coffee break
11.15 – 12.45	PCE – probably two rounds
12.45 – 13.45	lunch break
13.45 – 15.15	PCE
15.15 – 15.30	coffee break
15.30 – 16.15	PCE
16.15 – 17.00	round up and closing

Some useful links – Read more about Open Space Technology (OST)

Get Exclusive TDSIG Merchandise

Mark Bain — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:51:40 +0000

To accompany the launch of the new TDSIG website, we’ve designed a range of TDSIG-branded products which you can purchase to show your love and affection for the IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group, and teacher development in general.

This cap, for example, would be ideal for keeping the Harrogate sun out of your eyes at this year’s IATEFL Conference.

All merchandise can be purchased at out online store: http://www.cafepress.co.uk/tdsig