"Am I Actually Improving?" Making Progress Visible at Higher Levels
Anna Plaksiienko
Summary
How can we help students see their progress? This session explores practical ways to make learning visible, especially for higher-level learners who often feel stuck, unsure of their improvement or don't feel they are benefiting from lessons. Drawing on real examples from an international language school, it highlights strategies that promote reflection, build learner confidence, and make progress more tangible. Attendees will explore classroom activities, feedback techniques, and goal-setting tools that empower students to notice and value their development. Led by a Director of Studies with over 15 years’ ELT experience, this session blends practical insight with tried-and-tested classroom solutions.
Biodata
Experienced ELT professional and teacher trainer with over 15 years in the field. Director of Studies at EF Manchester and founder of English Studio consultancy. Specialises in Education for Sustainable Development, lexical approach, and strategic usage of technology in education. Delivers CPD trainings for teachers and institutions worldwide.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Adult
The session is: Practical solutions presentation / exchange of practical ideas
Category: Effective Ways of Developing General Language Skills
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 13:20 - 13:50
Place: E5