15/11/2022
UK Speaker needed
Summary
China University Foreign Language Discipline Development Alliance (CUFLDDA) will host the 4th High-end Forum on Foreign Language Discipline Development for Pre-Service Teacher Education Universities from 2-4 December 2022. As the organiser of the Forum, the School of Foreign Languages at Sichuan Normal University would like to invite one UK speaker to deliver a 20-30 minute keynote presentation for university English lecturers between 2-4 December 2022, with the specific date and topic open for discussion.
Basic Information
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Conference: |
CUFLDDA 4th International Forum (Chengdu, Sichuan Province) |
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Presented by |
CUFLDDA |
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Organised by |
School of Foreign Languages, Sichuan Normal University |
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Audience |
Leaders and English language teachers from normal universities, in relation to pre-service teacher education and in-service teacher training for primary and secondary schools in China |
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Speaker activity: |
A presentation on topics for in-service teacher development/training |
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Speaker needed |
1 UK ELT consultant with expertise in teacher development |
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Format |
UK speaker join online with audience joining face to face |
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Date |
2-4 Dec, with final date to be confirmed with selected speaker |
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Length of the talk |
20-30 mins |
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Estimate no of participants |
200-300 |
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Expectations of the talk |
A keynote speech on the latest trends and practices of teacher education, continuing professional development for language teachers, etc. for all Chinese pre-service and in-service teachers. The theme of the conference is “New era, new normal education, new foreign language - The Development and Opportunity of Foreign Language and Literature Discipline in Normal Colleges in the underpinning ‘Building morality and cultivating talents’” Specific topics include, but are not limited to: 1. Construction of foreign language and literature disciplines in normal (i.e. teacher education) colleges and universities; 2. Construction of foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 3. Teaching reform of foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 4. Development of teachers of foreign language and literature in normal colleges and universities; 5. Teaching materials for foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 6. Moral education within foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 7. Practice bases for foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 8. Pre-employment and post-employment education for foreign language and literature majors in normal colleges and universities; 9. “Plans for strengthening teachers” and the training of foreign language teachers.
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Consultancy fee |
Paid by the local partner directly (rate: 5,000RMB). |
Contact
If you are interested in this call (or have any queries), please send 1) your CV and 2) your speaker proposal, or any question, to contacts from the local partner, by 20 November, 2022.
- Name: Dr Ruihua Chen (Rachel)
- Mobile + 86 18580211128
- Email: grape128@163.com
Key details/Event FAQs
1. Audience: Re participants, are they all English lecturers, teaching university students?
Answer: Yes. They are all English lecturers. Most of the participants are from universities, and the English teachers are from across China
2. Topic: Should the topic focus on teaching methodology? If yes, what might the teachers want/need? This information is very important in designing any similar event, to ensure relevance.
Answer: If it is aimed at teaching methodology, we hope to focus on EFL teaching strategies, student-centred teaching activity design, or online integrated EFL classrooms. We are open on the topic. It could also focus on academic research or any topic the speaker thinks might be helpful for the teachers’ professional development.
3. No. of audience: Is there any expectation re number of potential participants, 50-100, 100-200 or more?
Answer: If we use meeting software, like Zoom meeting, we may have approximately 200 to 300 participants. We are also considering other forms of live broadcasting platform, which may be better and measurable.
4. Speaker profile: According to the pay rate, does the partner expect or prefer university professors or associate professors to deliver the webinar? Would a freelance trainer with experience of training HE staff be an option as well?
Answer: We prefer university professor or associate professor to deliver the webinar. UK freelance trainers with experience of training HE staff can be an option as well. This session has a certain academic and professional background, so it is recommended to find professional teachers, or trainer.
5. Payment approach: British Council is happy to recommend consultants, based on previous experience of collaboration and track record, but the Chinese partner will need to handle payment to the consultant directly. Would that be ok?
Answer: It's OK.
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