The European Conference on Language Learning 2018

ECLL 2018


Computational Linguistics Language & Linguistics



***Conference Theme – "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change"
In 2017, IAFOR education conferences in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North America have brought together delegates from around the world to consider the theme of “Educating for Change” from a variety of different perspectives and approaches, taking full advantage of the international make-up of the attendees and the huge diversity of experiences. A recurring theme throughout the conferences was the reference to the future, be it immediate or longer term, as being uncertain; the natural resilience and optimism was counterbalanced by both apprehension; with hope also came fear.
In this period of great global political and economic instability, rising inequality and social unrest, the role of education within society has never been more important, but never more vulnerable. This brings us to our conference theme for 2018, which references these inherent vulnerabilities in both educational systems and the individual students and teachers, as well as the necessary resilience needed to not only survive, but also thrive.
How do we teachers, administrators and policymakers adopt and adapt to change outside our control? How do we nurture and encourage positive change, through the excitement of the imagination, innovation and creativity? How can technologies be better used to help us teach, and to help students learn? How do we sustain and manage change? How can we react positively to negative change? How can we, our institutions and our students survive and thrive in these times of change?
The European Conference on Language Learning 2018 (ECLL2018) will be held alongside The European Conference on Education 2018 (ECE2018). Registration for either conference will allow delegates to attend sessions in the other.
In conjunction with our Global Partners, including the University of Sussex and Birkbeck, University of London, we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2018.
– The ECLL2018 Organising Committee
Professor Anne Boddington, University of Brighton, UK
Professor Jean-Marc Dewaele, Birkbeck, University of London, UK
Professor Kwame Akyeampong, University of Sussex, UK
Professor Barbara Lockee, Virginia Tech., USA
Professor Steve Cornwell, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR) & Osaka Jogakuin University, Japan
Dr Joseph Haldane, The International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Japan
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***Key Information
Venue & Location: The Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront, Brighton, UK
Dates: Friday, June 29, 2018 ​to Sunday, July 01, 2018
Conference Theme: "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change"
Early Bird Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2018*
Early Bird Registration Submission Deadline: March 15, 2018*
Final Abstract Submission Deadline: April 16, 2018
Registration Deadline for Presenters: May 16, 2018
*Submit early to take advantage of the discounted registration rates. Learn more about our registration options.
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***Call for Papers – https://ecll.iafor.org/call-for-papers/
The conference theme for ECLL is "Surviving and Thriving: Education in Times of Change", and the organisers encourage submissions that approach this theme from a variety of perspectives. However, the submission of other topics for consideration is welcome and we also encourage sessions across a variety of interdisciplinary and theoretical perspectives.
Submissions are organised into the following thematic streams, abstracts can be submitted through the conference website:
Culture and Language
– Cross-cultural communication
– Cultural literacy
– Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
– Literature and language learning
– Linguistic landscapes
Psychology of the learner
– Learner identities
– Motivation
– Individual differences
– Learning strategies
– Autonomy and self-regulation
– Group dynamics
– Emotions
Intersectionality
– Class, gender, race and minority identities in language learning
Plurilingualism
– Bilingualism
– World Englishes
– English as a Lingua Franca
– Languages Other Than English
Educational Technologies
– Adaptive learning
– Mobile learning / Apps
– Augmented and virtual realities
– Blended learning
– MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)
– OERs (Open Educational Resources)
– Games and gamification
– Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Learning environments
– New classrooms
– Informal learning
– Design for learning
– Learning in the community
– Self-access centers
Professional development
– In-service teacher development
– Pre-service teacher training
– Mid-career teacher development
– Educational management
– Teacher autonomy
– Observation and feedback
Assessment
– Testing and evaluation
– Standardized tests
– Continuous assessment
– Achievement/Proficiency
– Self-assessment
– Mastery learning
– Norm-Referenced/Criterion Referenced
– Formative/Summative
Approaches
– Task-based learning
– English for Special Purposes
– English for Academic Purposes
Applied linguistics research
Disabilities and the language learner
Educational policy
Lifelong learning
Translation and Interpretation