Fostering Multimodal Literacy within English Language Teaching Pedagogy

Aleksandra Popovski IATEFL

Summary

In this talk, we will explore the concept of multimodality and its benefits for language learners. As students are increasingly exposed to a variety of multimedia content, the development of multimodal literacy is crucial for their overall literacy and communicative competence. The talk will outline the theoretical foundations of multimodal literacy and its relevance to language learning. It will also provide a framework for incorporating multimodal resources and activities into the ELT curriculum to enhance student engagement and comprehension. However, the talk will not focus only on the benefits of multimodality but also the challenges language teachers might face when implementing multimodal approaches and offer solutions to overcome them.

Biodata

Aleksandra Popovski is a teacher and teacher trainer with a strong passion for language education. She holds an MA in Professional Development for Language Education from the University of Chichester, where she deepened her knowledge and skills in the field. Her interests include incorporating visual arts into language teaching, exploring effective reading comprehension strategies, and using multimodality in language teaching. Aleksandra is the current president of IATEFL.

Presentation Details

Type of presentation: Plenary
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No

Scheduled for

Date: Friday, 2024-09-20, 14:00 - 15:00
Place: AUD 1L NE