CyTEA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024
A New Teaching Era: Pedagogical Arguments in Language Teaching and Learning
16 NOVEMBER 2024
The number of linguistically and culturally diverse students is growing worldwide. This global trend has led to the development of theories, pedagogical approaches, and practices which are informed by multilingual and multicultural contexts (Kart et al., 2022). Not only does teaching multilingual classes require linguistically responsive teaching, but language teachers who have all three: (some) understanding of the language(s) spoken in their classrooms, awareness of common linguistic markers, and familiarity with basic characteristics of language learning (Lucas et al., 2008; Lucas and Villegas, 2013).
Language teaching, learning, and assessment are closely related to research, theory, practice, and innovation based on change, development, novelty, and improvement with respect to language teaching methods, approaches, and techniques (De Lano et al., 1994; Rogers, 2001; Nurutdinova et al., 2016). Pedagogical arguments in language teaching, whether they draw on traditional, innovative methods, or principled eclecticism (East, 2019), should revolve around the students’ needs, improving the learning process, and achieving the desired outcomes.
Recent developments in the field of language teaching have shown a progressive change in attitudes towards the use of the students’ own languages (translation, translanguaging, etc.), and their role in language teaching and learning (Koletnik and Froeliger, 2019). Thus, Pedagogical Arguments in Language Teaching and Learning aims at bringing together language educators, applied linguists, and language teachers and practitioners to exchange information, experiences, and research results on pedagogical arguments and dogmatic opinions pertaining in TESOL, language teaching, and language learning.
References
De Lano, L., Riley, L., & Crookes, G. (1994). The meaning of innovation for ESL teachers. System, 22(4), 487–496. https://doi.org/10.1016/0346-251X(94)90005-1
East, M. (2019). Sustaining innovation in school modern foreign language programmes: teachers’ reflections on task-based language teaching three years after initial teacher education. Language Learning Journal, 47(1), 105–115. https://doi.org/10.1080/09571736.2016.1221440
Kart, A., Ophoff, J.G., & Xuan, R.P. (2022). Pre-service teachers’ attitudes about teaching and learning in multilingual classrooms. Insights from the Austrian-wide summer school programme in 2021. Language, Culture and Curriculum. https://doi.org/10.1080/07908318.2022.2138426
Koletnik, M. and Froeliger, N. (Ed.) (2019). Translation and Language Teaching: Continuing the Dialogue. Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
Lucas, T., & Villegas, A.M. (2013). Preparing linguistically responsive teachers: Laying the foundation in preservice teacher education. Theory into Practice, 52(2), 98–109. https://doi.org/10.1080/00405841.2013.770327
Lucas, T., Villegas, A.M., & Freedson-Gonzalez, M. (2008). Linguistically responsive teacher education: Preparing classroom teachers to teach English language learners. Journal of Teacher Education, 59(4), 361–373. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487108322110
Nurutdinova, A. R., Perchatkina, V. G., Zinatullina, L. M., Zubkova, G. I., & Galeeva, F. T. (2016). Innovative teaching practice: Traditional and alternative methods (Challenges and implications). International Journal of Environmental and Science Education, 11(10), 3807–3819.
Rogers, T. (2001). Language Teaching Methodology. ERIC Issue Paper. In ERIC Clearinghouse on Languages and Linguistics.
We welcome abstract submissions on any of the following questions or related topics:
- Interdisciplinarity in language teaching, learning, and assessment;
- Language teaching, interpreting, and translation;
- Teaching and learning in the digital age;
- The role of culture in language teaching and learning;
- New Approaches and theories in translation in language teaching and learning;
- Equity, equality and diversity in language teaching and learning;
- Multilingualism, multiculturalism and translanguaging;
- Development of learners’ critical thinking;
- Language education policy and planning;
- Pedagogy, teacher training and education;
- Critical dialogue in language teaching and learning;
- Multimodal language teaching and learning;
- Classroom discourse;
- Materials and content development;
- Content and Language Integrated Learning
Keynote Speakers:
Pia Sundqvist, Professor, University of Oslo
Stavroula Kontovourki, Associate Professor, University of Cyprus
Organizers:
Cyprus Teachers of English Association (CyTEA)
https://cytea.weebly.com/
Department of English Studies, University of Cyprus
https://www.ucy.ac.cy/eng/?lang=en
Organizing Committee:
Dr Sviatlana Karpava CyTEA President (University of Cyprus, Nicosia)
Ms Damaskini Metzidaki, CyTEA General Secretary (University of Cyprus, Nicosia)
Mr Panos Panayiotou, CyTEA Treasurer (European University Cyprus, Nicosia)
Dr Chryso Pelekani, CyTEA Media Coordinator (University of Cyprus, Nicosia)
Dr Natasa Stylianou, CyTEA Event Coordinator (University of Nicosia, Nicosia)
Ms Spyroula Mavrommati, CyTEA Event Coordinator (Hellenic Open University, Patras)
Scientific Committee:
Venue: University of Cyprus, Nicosia
Abstracts for presentations will be accepted until the 15th of June, 2024. Presentations will last 20 minutes, followed by 10 minutes for discussion. The abstracts have to be submitted by email: [email protected]
Abstracts up to 300 words must be written in English (excluding references, graphs and tables) and must be anonymized to exclude any identifiable information. Authors may submit a total of two abstracts, one individual and one joint.
Website: https://cytea.weebly.com/
Abstract submission deadline: 15th of June, 2024
Notification of acceptance: 15th of July, 2024
Conference: 16 November 2024
Registration:
Please register by 1st September 2024.
Conference fee:
Non-members: €50
CyTEA Members: €40
Students: €30
Payment:
Bank of Cyprus, CyTEA Account Number: 357011144409
(payment can be made either via the OneBank app or a deposit at a BoC branch)
BIC/Swift code: BCYPCY2N
ΙΒΑΝ: CY57002001950000357011144409
Conference dinner: TBA
Travel information Accommodation
Travel information
Transport from/to airport
The legal points of entry to the Republic of Cyprus are the Larnaca International Airport and the Pafos International Airport (http://www.hermesairports.com).
Transport from/to airport:
1) Shuttle bus services
Shuttle bus services run to and from the Larnaca International Airport and Nicosia, (please see the schedule at http://www.kapnosairportshuttle.com).
The distance between Larnaca International Airport and Nicosia is approximately 45 minutes.
The shuttle bus will transfer passengers to the shuttle bus terminal in Nicosia; you must take a taxi or a bus to transfer to you accommodation.
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2) Taxi services
Taxi can be booked on arrival and/or on departure.
Getting around Nicosia
Public Transport
Buses: Tickets can be purchased on the bus. More ticket options are available at tickets offices
For further information, you may visit: https://www.publictransport.com.cy
The Pame Mobile App can help you plan your trips.
Taxi Services
Charging is always estimated by a taximeter.
Please note that in Cyprus, taxis are call-in services. There are different mobile apps via which it is possible to call a taxi.
Accommodation
Some suggestions:
- CENTRUM hotel
Tel: +357 22 456444
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://centrumhotelcyprus.com
- CLEOPATRA hotel
Tel: +357 22 844000
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.cleopatra.com.cy/cleopatra/
- THE CLASSIC hotel
Tel: +357 22 664006
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.classic.com.cy
- SEMELI Hotel
Tel: +357 22 452121
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.semelihotel.com.cy
- UC Hall
Tel: +357 22 267 700
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://uchall.com.cy/en/
6. G.R City Heart
Omirou 20, Agios Ioannis, 1097, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 96 686866
Website: https://www.booking.com/hotel/cy/gr-city-heart.el.html
Conference venue
Venue: Nicosia
The University of Cyprus is located in Nicosia, the capital of the Republic of Cyprus. It is surrounded by Venetian walls which are known for the Famagusta gate, the Pafos gate and the Kyrenia gate .In those areas many art galleries and museums mixes with the traditional artisan shops. The most well-known street is Ledra Street which is bustling with shops, cafés and restaurants.
The website of Nicosia Municipality: https://www.nicosia.org.cy/en-GB/home/ will give information about events, concerts tours etc.
To get to Nicosia and to the University Campus you may consult: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/livinginnicosia/en/getting-to-nicosia.
The University of Cyprus
With around 7.000 students, 113 laboratories and 830 faculty and staff members, the University of Cyprus (UCY) is a state University. It is rapidly expanding and consists of 7 faculties, 22 departments and 16 research units. UCY is considered the leading university and the most active research institution in Cyprus, and is currently ranked in the top 400 Universities in the world (World Universities Ranking – Times Higher Education).
The conference will take place will take place at the New University Campus, which is located at the southeast of the city of Nicosia
University of Cyprus Library-Stelios Ioannou Learning Resource Center
Panepistimiou 1, Aglantzia 2109
https://library.ucy.ac.cy
Address: University of Cyprus, 1 Panepistimiou Avenue (1 University Avenue), 2109 Aglantzia, Nicosia).
To get to the campus you may use a taxi or public transportation : bus number: 33, 39, 41, 46 and 48 depending on your point of departure.
The University: https://goo.gl/maps/QN5KDeT2gdwavXUx7
Campus Access: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/documents/Maps/CampusAccess1_27.2.19.pdf
University Buildings: https://www.ucy.ac.cy/documents/Maps/UCY_blds_En_7.7.16_sm.pdf