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This workshop helps teachers sharpen how they notice and interpret classroom speaking. Using Cambridge Oracy as a practical lens, participants gain clearer insight into why some speaking activities drive learning and others fall flat. By tuning into different aspects of spoken communication, teachers strengthen their ability to guide classroom talk with intention—making speaking more focused, more purposeful, and more effective—without adding new tasks or increasing workload.

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.

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, education plays a crucial role in cultivating skills that extend beyond the realm of technology. This talk focuses on fostering empathy, critical thinking, and adaptability in primary and secondary students by harnessing AI tools to enhance learning. Through practical examples and actionable strategies, we will explore how to equip students to navigate the challenges of a digital world while staying grounded in essential human values. Join me to discover how to transform education, making it more inclusive, meaningful, and relevant in the AI era!

Learning a language also means exploring cultures, perspectives, and ways of seeing the world. This workshop will explore practical ways to incorporate American culture into English lessons while keeping Peruvian culture present and relevant. Through classroom activities and examples, participants will discover how cultural comparisons can foster meaningful communication, critical thinking, and intercultural awareness. Rather than simply presenting cultural facts, teachers will explore how to encourage students to connect American culture with their own experiences and cultural identity. The session will provide practical ideas for creating engaging lessons where students learn English while discovering and sharing the richness of their own and other cultures.

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