Developing Visual and Linguistic Competencies in ELT through Art

An IATEFL monthly webinar presented by Kenia Santos

In our daily lives, we're surrounded by images, using them to understand our changing world (Mirzoeff, 2016). In Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), educators have long used images for various purposes, such as writing prompts and conversation starters (Donaghy & Xerri, 2017). Yet, technological advances have transformed our interaction with images (Apkon, 2014), prompting a need for new perspectives.

This webinar session aims to introduce participants with the basic competencies of the Common European Framework of Reference for Visual Competency (2020) and strategies to foster the development of observation skills, empathy, curiosity, critical thinking and love of learning, in tandem with the development of language skills specifically through the exploration of artworks.

PRESENTER: 

Kenia is an interdisciplinary specialist based in Minas Gerais, Brazil. She holds an M.A. in Art History, a CPE, and a CELTA. She has worked in the ELT field for 25 years in various roles, including teaching, coordination, and materials writing. She is currently a product specialist working with a private educational organization, and a guest lecturer in Active Learning Methodologies.

She is committed to inspiring innovative thinking and fostering intercultural understanding through the design of learning experiences at the intersection of Cultural Anthropology, Visual Studies, Creativity, and Futures Literacy.

This webinar is free for everyone to attend but only IATEFL members will receive a certificate of attendance and access to the recording. IATEFL members should register for this event using the email address linked to their IATEFL membership.

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