Mike Hogan is a communication skills trainer, teacher trainer and author. Having started in ELT over 20 years ago, Mike’s experience has developed through general and business English, teacher training, digital learning design and development, and leadership coaching and team training. A passion for supporting others with successful international communication is what binds all of these fields together. Mike has co-authored over 15 ELT course books, including Pearson’s Business Partner at four levels, and has also written and consulted on a number of award-winning learning apps and platforms. He is also the developer and co-author of Pearson’s fully online ELTD and CertPT Teacher Training courses.
Ponencia: A Look to the future of language learning and teaching: a full-circle holistic perspective
In this talk, we delve into the future of language learning and teaching through a holistic lens, embracing the 360-degree approach. We will explore how this approach encompasses the entirety of the student and teacher experience, transcending a traditional focus on vocabulary acquisition and grammatical accuracy, as well as the fours skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and the four modes (reception, production, interaction and mediation) of language learning. Our focus extends to lifelong, expansive, and profound learning experiences, nurturing socio-emotional well-being and environments in which students flourish. By adopting a holistic, whole-life perspective, we aim to create learning environments that are inclusive, engaging, and personalized, fostering the development of creative and critical thinkers, flexible and adaptive problem solvers, and active contributors to society. Join us as we navigate the terrain of language education, envisioning a future where the student and teacher thrive.