How learning happens - and why you should care
Grzegorz Śpiewak
Summary
Our learners have unquestionably changed radically in recent years. But what about learning as such?! What is it that we know from current science about how learning actually happens? What does it imply for how learning should be advanced in modern course materials, and in our language classrooms? Above all, what does it all mean for you as a teacher, and those new learners of yours? Come long and find out about a major boost that our understanding of learning has seen in recent years, thanks to fascinating discoveries, in cognitive science and related fields.
Biodata
Grzegorz is a teacher trainer, academic consultant, award-winning ELT project manager, international conference speaker, author and reviewer. Currently affiliated with Macmillan Education, as Head ELT Consultant, Central & Eastern Europe, and with REJ Foundation, as its co-founder & president. He's an Honorary President and advisory board member of IATEFL-PL.
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: Teaching Different Age Groups: Young Learners, Teenagers, and Adults
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Sunday, 2025-09-21, 09:00 - 10:00
Place: E5