Research Paper

The aim of a research report presentation is to share with the audience a research methodology about how to address a current or future challenge on language teaching or learning so as to create the opportunity to discuss implications. Therefore, the presenter should provide only a brief overview of the study conducted by sharing the research question, the outline of the methodology and the data analysis procedure in brief. The emphasis should be kept on the findings, the insights gained and the future implications. Presenters are encouraged to allocate at least five minutes at the end of the talk for questions from the audience. Duration: 30 minutes.

Presenters are kindly requested to deliver their reports with occasional reference to their notes or slides.

Interactive Paper

The aim of an interactive paper presentation is to enable the audience to gain a thorough understanding of a new approach, idea or theory that may address challenges related to language teaching or learning by creating the opportunity for participants to reflect on and discover the rationale as well as the implications. Thus, the presenter should allow the audience ample time to interact with the purpose of creating discussion so as to lead participants to the new approach, idea or theory. Duration: 30 minutes.

Presenters are kindly requested to plan their presentation so that the audience is allowed at least half of the session time to discuss and share ideas.

Workshop

The aim of a workshop is to create opportunity for hands-on practice through which participants will gain awareness of a new idea or procedure that may help them address challenges for the teachers or learners by working through a series of tasks either as teachers or by assuming the role of learners. Hence, the presenter should be the guide leading the participants through the various stages of the workshop that will eventually enable the audience to gain insight into the new idea or procedure. Duration: 45 minutes.

E-session

These are 45-minute presentations where the presenter shows the participants how to apply one technology or piece of software to language teaching. Depending on the complexity level of the software/application, the presenter may request experienced or inexperienced audience. If the latter, the presenter needs to present the software/application starting from the very basics. All presenters are expected to show applications related to classroom use. Duration: 45 minutes.

Presenters are kindly requested to provide handouts describing how to use the application/software.

Poster Presentation

The aim of a poster is to visually present the findings of a research study related to the theme of the conference. It should clearly indicate the methodology, data analysis and the implications of the study.