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Developmental Approaches to Teaching and Testing

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Language Proficiency and Skills
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Esteemed educators inspire with developmental strategies to enhance students’ reading, writing, and speaking in ELT. They present evidence-based, student-centred methods, expertly employing scaffolding and tailored instruction to foster language fluency for diverse learners.

Technology Enhanced Teaching
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Experts captivate with innovative AI in education and cutting-edge digital tools to transform ELT. They demonstrate dynamic platforms and apps, crafting engaging, interactive lessons that advance developmental learning and elevate language acquisition outcomes.

Engagement Through Arts
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Dynamic educators and arts practitioners invigorate ELT with storytelling and playwriting. Blending arts with innovative education approaches, they inspire emotional and linguistic growth, captivating students through immersive narrative and performance.

Assessment for Learning
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Distinguished specialists enthral with developmental strategies to monitor ELT progress. Harnessing the latest technology, such as analytics platforms, they deliver real-time feedback and personalised instruction, transforming student growth with data-driven insights.

Noor Akmar binti Jais @ Mat Jaih
Noor Akmar binti Jais @ Mat Jaih Director English Language Training Centre, Ministry of Education Malaysia
Language Proficiency and Skills
Noor Akmar binti Jais @ Mat Jaih drives ELT policy and teacher training, leveraging strategic planning to enhance English proficiency nationwide.
Ruzaini Ibrahim
Ruzaini Ibrahim Language Teacher Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Assessment for Learning
Ruzaini Ibrahim enhances ELT through innovative ECS assessments, leveraging digital tools to ensure workplace-ready communication skills.
Ermi Ruziyana Md Nordin
Ermi Ruziyana Md Nordin Senior Lecturer Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Language Proficiency and Skills
Ermi Ruziyana Md Nordin advances ESL literacy through sensory play, fostering cognitive and social skills in young, struggling learners.
Teo Woon Chun
Teo Woon Chun Senior Assistant SJKC Peay Min, Johor
Technology-Enhanced Teaching
Teo Woon Chun, Senior Assistant at SJKC Peay Min, Johor, who passionately leads Google Educators Group (GEG) Kota Tinggi Chapter and drives ELT innovation with...
Professor Dr. Saleh Salim Al-Busaidi
Professor Dr. Saleh Salim Al-Busaidi Dean of Education Sultan Qaboos University
Language Proficiency and Skills
Professor Dr. Saleh Salim Al-Busaidi, Dean of Education at Sultan Qaboos University, advances ELT through learner autonomy and material development, shaping innovative teaching practices in...
Associate Professor Dr. Vahid Nimehchisalem
Associate Professor Dr. Vahid Nimehchisalem Associate Professor Universiti Putra Malaysia
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Vahid Nimehchisalem advances ELT through language assessment and materials evaluation, enhancing testing and teaching practices.
Dr. Quynh Nguyen
Dr. Quynh Nguyen Director University of Languages and International Studies, VNU
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Quynh Nguyen advances language assessment in Vietnam, shaping equitable testing policies through innovative research.
Associate Professor Dr. Punchalee Wasanasomsithi
Associate Professor Dr. Punchalee Wasanasomsithi Associate Professor Chulalongkorn University Language Institute
Assessment for Learning
Punchalee Wasanasomsithi enhances writing assessment, advancing ELT through emotive response research.
Associate Professor Dr. Jirada Wudthayagorn
Associate Professor Dr. Jirada Wudthayagorn Director Chulalongkorn University Language Institute
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Jirada Wudthayagorn advances language assessment, aligning Thai testing standards with global frameworks.
Associate Professor Dr. Cecilia Zhao
Associate Professor Dr. Cecilia Zhao Associate Professor University of Macau
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Cecilia Zhao enhances L2 writing assessment, advancing academic literacy through innovative testing methodologies.
Professor Dr. Antony Kunnan
Professor Dr. Antony Kunnan Senior Research Fellow Carnegie Mellon University
Assessment for Learning
Dr. Antony Kunnan advances language assessment through fairness and ethics, shaping global testing policies with innovative research.
Terence Toh
Terence Toh Journalist and Playwright
Engagement Through Arts
Terence Toh engages ESL learners through theatre and music, using plays and musicals to enhance language and cultural understanding.
Professor Dr. Mallika Vasugi Govindarajoo
Professor Dr. Mallika Vasugi Govindarajoo Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities UNITAR International University
Engagement Through Arts
Professor Mallika Vasugi Govindarajoo uses creative writing to inspire ESL learners, fostering imagination and language skills.
Professor Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani
Professor Dr. Malachi Edwin Vethamani Emeritus Professor University of Nottingham
Engagement Through Arts
Professor Malachi Edwin Vethamani inspires ELT through poetry and literature, fostering cultural narratives and creative expression.
Chua Kok Yee
Chua Kok Yee Adjunct Professor Universiti Putra Malaysia
Engagement Through Arts
Chua Kok Yee enriches ELT through creative writing, using literature to foster language skills and cultural exploration.
Pearlly Chua
Pearlly Chua Actress and Trainer
Engagement Through Arts
Pearlly Chua inspires ELT through theatre, using performance arts to enhance voice, speech, and cultural expression.
Jan Blake
Jan Blake Storyteller and IATEFL Patron
Engagement Through Arts
Jan Blake, a globally renowned storyteller, enhances ELT through storytelling, fostering cultural connection and active listening skills.
Dr. Wei Keong Too
Dr. Wei Keong Too Associate Dean University of Nottingham Malaysia
Technology-Enhanced Teaching
Dr. Wei Keong Too enhances ELT through digital tools and teacher development, advancing multilingual education practices.