LASIG: Translating holistic and learner-centered approaches into EFL classroom practice

Join us for our LASIG event Translating holistic and learner-centered approaches into EFL-classroom practice, organized at the University Adam Mickiewicz Poznan, Poland on 31 May 2025. This event will focus on motivational aspects in the tertiary sector as well asin school settings that already provide learners with some responsibility for their learning.

Plenaries and workshop abstracts

Prof. Dr. Danuta Wiśniewska,

Language learner autonomy and engagement in the linguisitic landscape

In this talk I will explore the role of the linguistic landscape in fostering autonomous language uses beyond the classroom. The linguistic landscape - comprising public signage, advertisements, graffiti, and other written language forms in the environment - serves as both an implicit and explicit learning resource. However, language learners are often unaware of its pedagogical potential, linguistic richness and the broader sociolinguistic functions embedded within it. I will try to show that language instruction and fostering learner autonomy can equip learners with the skills necessary to critically engage with the linguistic landscape, not only by comprehending its linguistic content but also by interpreting its sociocultural and pragmatic dimensions. This approach can foster a deeper understanding of language as a dynamic element of social life and increase students' willingness and ability to approach these multilingual as well as multimodal environments with a more reflective, critical mindset.

Gabriella Kovács,

Addressing sustainable language education trough shifting roles

Today, language educators face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This talk delves into the evolving dynamics if the language industry, from the rise of AI to the growing emphasis on wellbeing. Attendees will learn how to navigate the complexities of these trends, integrating technology strategically while upholding ethical considerations and access to the benefits it can bring. We will explore actionable strategies for creating personalised learning experiences, building collaboration, and understanding new pedagogical models rooted in coaching principles. By understanding and adapting to these shifting roles, we can ensure a sustainable and thriving future for language education, where educators and learners are empowered to reach their full potential. Join me to discover how to reimagine your practice and create more engaging, effective, and holistic language learning.

Workshops

• Dr Katarzyna Bieniecka-Drzymala (ACC ICF Institute of Applied Linguistics, AMU, Poznan) & Dr. Jakub Przbyl Person-centredness in and outside the foreign language classroom
• Dr Joy Reid (Leibniz Universitat Hannover) Revitalising student connections with English: Fostering learner autonomy and lifelong learning
• Annika Albrecht (Montessori Stiftung Berlin) Agency in the EFL Classroom. The motivational role of students’ extra-curricular skills
• Prof. Dr. Katja Heim (Freie Universitat Berlin) Inclusive spirits in English language teaching – caring for or cementing differences

Programme for the day

The timing for this event is currently listed on the website as UK time but as the event is taking place in Poland, the timings for the are 09:00 to 17:30 CEST
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