English in a Changing World: A Forum for English Language Education
Date: 30 September - 1 October 2024
Location: Ankara, Türkiye
Overview
The 'English in a Changing World Forum' marks a decade of collaborative success in English language teaching and learning across Türkiye. Organised by the British Council, this two-day, invitation-only event brings together policymakers, educators, and thought leaders from Türkiye, the UK, and beyond. It is an opportunity to reflect on significant progress and explore future strategies for advancing English language education. With participants from national and international institutions, this forum aims to address the evolving needs of English language teaching, foster innovations in teaching methodologies, and strengthen partnerships that will shape the next decade of English education in Türkiye.
Event highlights
- Engage and Share Expertise: Join key policymakers, educators, and academics to exchange insights on the latest trends and challenges in English language education, including cutting-edge research and innovations in English teaching and assessment.
- Innovative Approaches: Discover the role of AI and technology in English language education and explore new methodologies to enhance teaching practices and learner outcomes.
- Strategic Focus: Discuss new project ideas and set research priorities aimed at strengthening English programmes in Türkiye and aligning them with the needs of the global labour market.
- Collaborative Networking: Connect with a curated group of professionals, fostering partnerships that will drive the future of English language education in Türkiye.
- Commitment to Inclusivity: Engage with experts who are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in English language teaching.
Supporting Partners
The forum is made possible through the collaboration and support of key national and international partners, whose contributions are crucial in advancing English language education across Türkiye.
Among the valued partners are:
Key Organisations from Türkiye:
• Ministry of National Education
• ÖSYM: Center for Assessment, Selection and Placement
• THEQC: Turkish Higher Education Quality Council
• DEDAK: Local Language Teaching Evaluation and Accreditation Board
• TEPAV: The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Türkiye
• TESOL Türkiye: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in Türkiye
• Bilkent University, English Language Preparatory Program
• Sabancı Foundation
• Macenta Publishing
• Over 30 universities from across Türkiye, represented by their Directors of Schools of Foreign Languages or other related departments
International Collaborators:
• Cambridge University Press and Assessment
• EAQUALS: Evaluation and Accreditation of Quality Language Services
• IATEFL: International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
• Macmillan Education • NILE: Norwich Institute for Language Education
• OUP: Oxford University Press
Together, these partners contribute to an enriched and diverse dialogue that will shape the future of English language education in Türkiye.