2024 NEAS Communities of Practice: Arts Based Pedagogy in ELT
DATE: Friday 04 October 2024
TIME: 14:30-17:00 AEST
LOCATION: ILSC Adelaide, Level 7/115 Grenfell St, Adelaide SA 5000
Theme: Artful Communication: Enhancing ELT through Creative Expression.
This theme emphasises the integration of artistic methods to foster language learning and communication skills. It highlights the role of creative expression in enhancing the teaching and learning experience in ELT. It explores various artistic modalities such as visual arts, drama, music, and creative writing, and how they can be effectively incorporated into language teaching to engage students and enrich their learning journey.
This event is worth 10 CPD points.
Program:
| 2:30-2:45 pm | Registrations | |
| 2:45-2:50 pm | Welcome Address | NEAS |
| 2:50 pm –3:20 pm | Session 1 | Presenter: Simone Krause Cohen LinkedIn: (2) Simone Krause Cohen | LinkedIn Simone Krause Cohen is a versatile ESL educator, artist, and creative arts facilitator who specialises in helping individuals unlock their creativity and communicate effectively. She holds a degree in Contemporary Arts majoring in Dance and Psychology, and brings over 15 years of experience as an ESL/EAP educator. Simone has taught international students and migrants at various English language centres and at tertiary institutions such as Monash College, and Swinburne University of Technology. Currently, she teaches at Trinity College, the University of Melbourne, and Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre (GEALC), where she offers her innovative “Create to Communicate” course. Passionate about blending art, language education, and well-being, Simone helps learners express themselves creatively, fostering their emotional growth, confidence, and communication skills. Title: Create to Communicate Abstract: Create to Communicate integrates artistic methods into English Language Teaching (ELT) to enhance language learning and communication skills. By exploring diverse mediums—drawing, painting, collage, clay, and movement—students from all backgrounds express themselves, connect with others, and grow personally. The course fosters self-exploration, inspires confidence, develops communication skills, and builds community. Through hands-on activities and reflection, learners navigate cultural differences, uncover hidden talents, and use creativity as a tool for positive change. This course enhances the teaching and learning experience, demonstrating how the arts can transform language education. It empowers students to connect, communicate, and thrive in new cultural environments. |
| 3:20- 3:50 pm | Session 2 | Presenters: Dr Snezhana Chernova LinkedIn:(2) Dr Snezhana Chernova JP | LinkedIn Snezhana is a language facilitator at TAFE Brisbane and a Doctor of Philosophy candidate at the University of Tasmania, where her research focuses on ‘Using Technology to Enhance the Learning of Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students’, an area she is deeply passionate about. In 2023, Snezhana was awarded the NEAS Master Practitioner Award for her project ‘Vidtionary: Using Structural and Integrative Computer-Assisted Language Learning Software to Enhance ELICOS Students’ Vocabulary.’ Title: Doodle your way to academic success: From ‘inkredible’ art to incredible results. Abstract: This presentation delves into the often underestimated realm of doodling within educational settings. It begins with the author’s initial skepticism towards doodling, sparked by the discovery of students’ doodles on official test papers during an internal assessment audit. The prevalent notion that doodling is a distraction to academic focus is challenged, prompting a critical question: Is it reasonable to expect students not to doodle? Through extensive research, the presentation uncovers a complex truth – doodling, often misunderstood, serves as a valuable coping strategy for some students, particularly those who are neurodivergent. Doodling can enhance concentration and provide a means to create a more inclusive educational environment. The session will provide examples of successfully applying doodling in different teaching modes, such as face-to-face, online, and hybrid settings, to enhance diverse learning experiences in the TESOL classroom |
| 3:50-4:00pm | Break | |
| 4:00-4:40 pm | Session 3 | Presenter: Dr Patrick Pheasant LinkedIn: (2) Patrick Pheasant | LinkedIn An experienced leader in international education and training, Patrick specialises in English language teaching, learning, and assessment. His 25+ year career spans senior roles in Australia, the USA, the Netherlands, and Japan including recently serving as CEO of NEAS Australia. Currently, Patrick heads Education Partnerships for Australia and New Zealand at LanguageCert, fostering global collaboration and recognition in language education. He’s passionate about student and teacher well-being and advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion. He also maintains a private counselling practice in Sydney. Title: Psychodrama and Mental Well-being in ELT Abstract This session invites ELT professionals to explore the intersection of psychodrama and mental well-being within language education. Discover how integrating psychodramatic techniques can enhance language learning, emotional regulation and social-emotional skills for both teachers and students. Gain practical insights, supportive strategies, and reflective tools to address mental health challenges and foster a supportive classroom environment. Join a compassionate community, share experiences and explore topics such as drama-based interventions, self-care practices and creating a psychologically safe space for language learning. |
| 4:40-5:20 pm | Social Event |
This event is sponsored by LanguageCert
This event is supported by Study Adelaide
Event Registration Fees:
- Members:
- Free
- Non-Members:
- Event Fee: $30
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