Welcome remarks

When students use their first language in English class, they’re signaling something about what’s happening in their learning. This workshop helps teachers recognize those signals and respond with intention. Rather than treating Spanish as something to eliminate, participants explore how different patterns of L1 use point to different needs—such as unclear tasks, increased risk, or missing language—and how addressing the underlying issue leads to stronger English outcomes.

This workshop introduces participants to the foundations of Experiential Learning Theory developed by David A. Kolb, focusing on how individuals perceive, process, and transform learning experiences. Rather than treating learning as a one-size-fits-all process, the session presents a practical diagnostic quiz that helps learners identify their dominant approach across two dimensions: Grasping Experience and Transforming Experience. Through a simplified binary (Yes/No) instrument, participants map their preferences onto four learning styles—Accommodator, Diverger, Assimilator, and Converger—gaining insight into how they engage with theory, action, reflection, and application. The lecture explains the theoretical rationale behind the tool, demonstrates how to interpret results, and explores how learning style awareness can inform study strategies, instructional design, and technology integration. By the end of the session, attendees will identify their learning style and also define what AI tools would contribute more to their learning process in accordance with their Learning Style Quiz results.

Time to pause, explore the book fair, and exchange ideas with colleagues.

As AI transforms the educational landscape, teachers have a unique opportunity to focus on what matters most: developing human potential. What skills will students need in a future where artificial intelligence is everywhere? This session explores how educators can help learners navigate an AI-driven world by fostering critical thinking, adaptability, empathy, and responsible decision-making. Through real classroom experiences, practical activities, and AI-enhanced learning tasks, participants will discover how technology can be used not as a replacement for human interaction, but as a catalyst for deeper learning and meaningful engagement. Participants will leave with practical strategies and fresh perspectives for creating learning experiences that balance technological innovation with the human qualities students need to thrive in an ever-changing world.

What does it truly mean to prepare students for the future? This session provides clear, actionable methods to integrate critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and resilience into English teaching. Through project design frameworks and skill-based assessment strategies, participants will learn how to evaluate more than vocabulary and grammar — and create learning experiences that develop confident, adaptable communicators ready for real-world impact.

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