English as a Medium of Instruction: Translanguaging and the Enhancement of Teaching in English in Global Contexts
Ms Yulia Kharchenko
Dr Pamela Humphreys
Strong Foundations: A PD Framework for ELT Management Teams
Mr Gerard Boyle
Rebuilding the ELT Profession in Ukraine
His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko
In Focus: Fully Online Providers
Ms Daljit Rao
Don Feaver
Inder Lamba
Everyday Ethics in ELICOS
Mr Paul Williams
IELTS: Innovation & Strategy Session
Mr Reza Tasviri
Mr Brian Smith
Sponsored by IELTS
Premium Sponsor
Allianz: Innovation & Strategy Session
Kevin Schefe
ELT Support: How you can innovate in your organisation
Mr David Hill
Learning Vault: Digital Credentials and Talent Acquisition – the currency closing the gap between learning and employment
Mr Michael Evans
Sponsored by Learning Vault
Silver Sponsor
COP Workshop: Education Agents
Convenor: Ms Leisl Bruhn
Mr Gavin Dowling
Ms Youngeun Song
Ms Shirley Sun
COP Workshop: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT
Convenor: Andrea Pugh
Mr Kit Perry
Ms Virginia Mawer
COP Workshop: Research in Quality Assurance in ELT
Convenor: Professor Thomas Roche
Dr Alexander Nanni
Ms Sharon Leslie
COP Workshop: School Preparation
Convenor: David Ferguson
Ms Vanessa Newbery
Mr Michael Bos
Ms Leisl Bruhn
In Focus: The Master Practitioner
Ms Jakki Postlethwaite
Mr Craig Shayer
Ms Snezhana Chernova
In Focus: Academic Managers
Dr Ivan Kumar
Ms Sarah Huaraka
Brendan Daly
In Focus: Women in Leadership
Ms Katherine Olston
Ms Donna Cook
Ms Heather Thomas
Case Study: Showcasing Enhanced Professionalism Through Quality Assurance
Ms Penelope Main
Ms Zoe Hancock
In Focus: Education Agents
Mr Sylvain Lolley
Ms Melanie Macfarlane
Gauravdeep (GD) Singh
In Focus: The Multi-Site Institution
Ms Gloria Gambrellis
Mr Lucas Chiusoli
Pearson: Innovations in PTE
Sasha Hampson
Derya Uysal
Sponsored by Pearson
Silver Sponsor
Duolingo: AI and the Future of Education – Using Human-in-the-Loop AI Responsibly to Revolutionise Language Assessment
Dr Masha Kostromitina
Sponsored by Duolingo
Silver Sponsor
COP Workshop: Leadership in ELT
Convenor: Mr Benjamin Carkagis
Co-convenor: Mr Jason West
Ms Sophie O’Keefe
Ms Sharon Leslie
Mr Iain Mathieson
Ms Sandra Pitronaci
COP Workshop: ELT Qualifications
Convenor: Ms Natalie Dipsellas
Ms Cara Dinneen
Mr Stephen Heap
Mr Nick Philippou
Adam Kilburn
NEAS Board – NEAS 2026 Strategy
Ms Chloe Tanner
Professor Tanya Buchanan
Mr David Yoo
Dr Pamela Humphreys
Dr Patrick Pheasant
Awards Ceremony
Australian Panel of Leading Professionals – Creating a Profession
Ms Alison Airey
Dr Ruth Ferraro
Mr John Peacock AM
International Panel of Leading Professionals
Dr Alexander Nanni
Ms Pamela Arumynathan
Ms Ashley Gan
Ms Julie Bird
Government, Regulators and Peak Bodies – What it Means to be a Professional
Ms Karen Sandercock
Ms Christina Bolger
Mr Brett Blacker
Ms Katrina Quinn
Raising the Profile of the ELT Profession
Professor Tyrone Carlin
New Regulations on Managing Psychosocial Risk and the Implications for your Institution
Dr Georgi Toma
The Importance of the ELT Profession in Bilateral Relations among Southeast Asian Nations and the Rest of the World
Dr Choltis Dhirathiti
Mr Michael Fay
The program introduces the 2023 theme ‘English Language Teaching: The Profession, The Professional, Professionalism’ and showcases presentations from subject area experts from around the world.
Welcome Address from Study NSW, Investment NSW
Ms Karla Lampe
24 March 2023
In this webinar, members of the Research in Quality Assurance COP provide an explanation on the meaning of research in quality assurance and explain how such research can be conducted to improve the practices and procedures used to ensure the delivery of high -quality English language teaching.
The COP shares their experiences in engaging in and applying research in quality assurance at their centres and identify best practices in approaching and conducting research in quality assurance.
COP Members:
Theme: Using Arts-Based Pedagogy to Improve Student Engagement
Arts-based pedagogy in English language teaching (ELT) incorporates visual and performing arts into the learning process to engage students in a creative and dynamic way. This approach recognizes the power of art to foster critical thinking, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence. By using art as a tool for language development, students can experience the joy of expression and build a deeper connection to the language. Arts-based pedagogy also encourages collaboration, communication, and the development of intercultural competencies, making it an effective and enriching addition to any ELT curriculum.
This workshop will feature presentations by ELT experts in designing and implementing educational programs that use art as a means to build student engagement and confidence in using English.
Presenters
Abstract: Drama is a powerful tool that can be used in English language teaching (ELT) to help students develop their language skills and cultural awareness in a fun and engaging way. In this presentation, Dr Patrick Pheasant will share practical ideas on how to incorporate drama into an ELICOS classroom and how drama can create a more dynamic and interactive learning environment while helping students build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills. In summary, drama can be an effective and enjoyable addition to an ELT curriculum, offering students a unique and valuable learning experience.
Abstract: The use of drawing and puppetry in English language teaching provides numerous benefits for students. These methods provide visual aids that can help students to better understand and retain language concepts. Drawing and puppetry encourage creativity and critical thinking, promoting a more engaged and motivated learning experience. Both provide opportunities for students to interact with the language and express themselves in new and imaginative ways. Drawing and puppetry can be used to develop a wide range of language skills, including vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, and writing. The use of these methods can create a dynamic and enjoyable learning environment that fosters language acquisition and inter-cultural understanding.
Live Panel
This workshop will feature a live panel discussion including the workshop presenters Dr Patrick Pheasant and Ms Peetra Lechte and the following participants:
Bio: Susan is currently the Director of Studies at ILSC Melbourne. Susan leads a department of over 100 educators, which includes Head Teachers, Coordinators, and Teachers. Her responsibilities include teacher recruitment, fostering a collaborative environment, and mentoring others. Susan encourages her team to develop their skills and explore their career aspirations. She leads with a humanistic approach, which includes being open-minded, embracing creativity, and collaborating to ensure others achieve their goals.
Bio: Glenn is currently a teacher on the Language Support and Employability Programmes for international students in the College of Business and Economics (COBE) at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) where he is teaching Drama Workshops. He has been an ESL teacher for twenty-five years, teaching at language centres in Sydney, Brisbane and Hobart, and has always looked for opportunities to incorporate creative-orientated activities into the classroom. Glenn has also been a company actor in a number of theatre companies including Momentum In tandem and OzFrank, plus writer/director for Head North Theatre.
This event is supported by:
Featuring outstanding virtual presentations and content from Teachers and Academic Managers at English Language Teaching (ELT) Centres in Ukraine and Australia, NEAS Australia continues its ‘GOING GLOCAL’ workshop series.
NEAS is presenting this workshop in partnership with GoGlobal, which is an initiative of Global Office NGO aimed at promoting language learning and the volunteer movement in Ukraine. It is GoGlobal’s mission to initiate and implement projects that promote dialogue between Ukraine and the world and create suitable conditions for educating a new generation.
NEAS Australia is a not-for-profit organisation that supports all sectors of the ELT community, and we are honoured to be a stable force in times of need. This specialist workshop is for strategic decision-makers of ELT Colleges and ELT teaching professionals in Ukraine. The objective of this special initiative is to support the ELT teaching community in Ukraine and to develop new partnerships for the education providers of our two nations. It coincides with this year’s NEAS Management Conference, where the Ukrainian Ambassador, His Excellency Mr. Vasyl Myroshnychenko will be the Closing Plenary speaker.
The workshop will be centered around trauma-informed practice and teaching, maintaining student and teacher motivation and mental health, as well as building resilience in ELT in times of crises. By sharing teaching and learning innovations and quality assurance activities of High Schools, Vocational Colleges, Universities, and English Language Centres, that are operating in either Australia or Ukraine we can promote the maintenance of equilibrium in unstable circumstances.
The workshop focuses on two themes:
1. Trauma informed practice and teaching
Trauma-informed teaching and practice is an approach that recognises the pervasive impact of trauma on individuals and communities. By prioritising safety and trust in a supportive learning environment, teachers can empower students to take agency of their learning. Through collaborative engagement in the learning space, students and teachers can promote healing, resilience, and growth.
2. Student and teacher mental health and building resilience in times of crises
Maintaining teacher and student health during times of crises can be achieved by fostering a sense of community, promoting coping skills, and creating a supportive learning environment. Encouraging individuals to adapt and thrive despite challenges leads to resilience. In this workshop, some building blocks will be provided to highlight the importance of self-care, healthy habits, and access to mental health resources.
In the weeks leading up to this workshop, NEAS will release pre-recorded presentations addressing the two themes.
The live workshop was held on Tuesday 18 April from 9:00 am to 10:30 am (Kyiv Time)| 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm (Sydney Time) and featured keynote presenters sharing their expertise and practical techniques.
Workshop attendees, managers and teachers, are invited to attend a virtual panel featuring the keynote speakers and representatives from NEAS and the Ukrainian Embassy in Australia.
A message from His Excellency Mr Vasyl Myroshnychenko
Bio: Vasyl Myroshnychenko resumed the functions of the Ambassador of Ukraine to Australia on April 1, 2022.
On March 7th, 2022 Minister of Defence of Ukraine appointed him as his advisor. In May 2021, he was appointed as a member of the Supervisory Board of the Ukrainian Institute, a cultural diplomacy outfit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he was an active business and civil society leader in Ukraine.
From 2006 to 2022, he was a Partner at CFC Big Ideas, a Kyiv-based strategic communications company. He has 20 years of experience advising clients on corporate communications, public affairs and reputation management. Vasyl has advised many multinational companies and domestic industry leaders across various sectors.
Vasyl is a co-founder of Ukraine Crisis Media Center, a media NGO set up in early March of 2014 aimed at amplifying Ukraine’s voice internationally. He was in charge of numerous projects and campaigns during 2014-2019. In 2015-2016, he was the Head of Board of Professional Government Association, an NGO which has united Ukrainian alumni of the Western Universities with a goal of mobilising talent for the economic, legal and judicial reforms in Ukraine.
He sat on the board of the Ukrainian-British City Club, a London-based organisation promoting UK-Ukraine trade and investment relations between 2007-2022.
In 2018, Vasyl was a Marshall Memorial Fellow, a prestigious leadership program of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. In 2002-2004, Vasyl was a President of the European Youth Parliament-Ukraine, an international youth NGO.
He was a Chevening Scholar and earned an MSc in Politics of the World Economy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (2006, UK). He also holds MA and BA degrees in international relations from the Institute of International Relations, Kyiv National Shevchenko University (2002, 2003). Vasyl is a graduate of the Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry program at Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University (2002, USA) and Swedish Institute Management Program (Sweden, 2009) and a two-week intensive course on public affairs and advocacy from the Center of Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University in Washington, DC (USA, 2014).
Live Panel Members:
Bio: Liubov Zaliubovska is a multi-passionate person with vision and purpose. She is the Head of Education at GoGlobal NGO. Liubov coordinates the programs for Ukrainian schools which involve development of language camp programs and training programs for school teachers of English, as well as orientation programs for GoCamp volunteers.
Bio: As Chief Executive Officer at NEAS Australia, Patrick brings 20 years of experience in applying drama, TESOL and teacher training methodologies across ELICOS, high school, vocational education, higher education and corporate sectors in Japan, the Netherlands, the United States and Australia to a dynamic systems perspective with a global outlook. Patrick has held multiple senior management positions in education and has extensive experience in change management.
Bio: Victoria Wilson holds a PhD in trauma-informed English as an additional language to adults from the University of Queensland. She has published and presented widely on trauma-informed second language education in Australia and internationally.
Bio: Dr Greg Gow leads the Melbourne-based Foundation House Education and Early Years Program, a statewide service supporting schools to respond to children and families from refugee backgrounds. Greg has a longstanding interest in supporting the education of young people from refugee backgrounds. During 2020, Greg and his team launched Foundation House’s School’s In for Refugees website.
Bio: Dr Oksana King is an experienced TESOL professional who has been teaching English to migrants and international students in Australia for 20 years. She has held positions of Curriculum Coordinator and Director of Studies at Monash University and Melbourne’s training organisations. She currently teaches on the Adult Migrant English Program at Holmesglen Institute in Melbourne’s south-east. As a migrant from Ukraine herself, Oksana is active in the Ukrainian community and is the Principal of the Ukrainian Community School in Melbourne.
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