The one-day online conference is being run by IATEFL’s Associate Committee, and participation is reserved for representatives of IATEFL Associate teaching associations around the world. It is dedicated to leadership and management of a teaching association with the aim of providing support and identifying best practice.
It will be held on Zoom, with renowned plenary speakers Gabriel Diaz Maggioli and Beatrix Price, both of whom have experience with, and passion for, Teaching Associations. The conference will also feature speakers from different Associations, who will share their experience and expertise in running and managing their teacher association. IATEFL Teaching Associations can expect to receive more details soon.
IATEFL Associates Online Conference Programme 2023
Plenary speakers
Gabriel Diaz Maggioli
Imagining the future of our associations: Coming together for impact
In this talk, we will explore three concepts of community building used in African societies and we will use them as lenses to imagine how we will impact our members and the field in these turbulent times.
Beatrix Price
From teacher motivation to leadership motivation
Studies on leadership learning reveal that personal and professional growth are additional benefits of volunteering and collaborative work within and across ELTAs and other ELT organisations. These include inter- and intrapersonal skills, communication, management and leadership skills. What are those benefits that we gain while volunteering for our associations and what are the responsibilities that go hand in hand with the benefits?