A creative student = A creative worker. How to teach divergent thinking in a Business English class?

Magdalena Gałaj

Summary

Language skills only are not enough to be successful nowadays. The workshop presents techniques for teaching communication, reflection and teamwork through short tasks and challenges emphasizing the importance of creativity, innovative thinking and the ability to solve problems. The presenter aims to engage participants in low-prep activities to prove that a Business English class can be an effective tool for learning a language and a platform for developing versatile skills needed in the current job market.

Biodata

mgr Magdalena Gałaj Centrum Językowe Politechniki Łódzkiej/ IATEFL Poland Magdalena Gałaj – an academic teacher of English as a Foreign Language at TUL’s Language Centre, Business English trainer, researcher and translator; member of IATEFL Poland; blog writer; website creator; educational materials writer; enthusiast of AI and technology in language teaching and learning.

Presentation Details

Type of presentation: Workshop
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: University
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: 21st Century Skills and Employability, including Learning Skills and Presentation & Public Speaking Skills
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No

Scheduled for

Date: Sunday, 2024-09-22, 10:10 - 11:10
Place: NE 234