SIG Pre-conference Event in Harrogate 7 April, 2010
Learner Autonomy and Current Trends in Language Teaching and Learning
The LASIG PCE in
Harrogate 2010, Learner Autonomy and Current Trends in Language Teaching and Learning, focused on two ‘trends’ that have received
increasing attention worldwide over the last few years, as technology becomes
ever more pervasive, and as languages (especially English) are increasingly
learned outside the confines of the foreign language classroom:
- Technology
Enhanced Language Learning (TELL)
- Content and
Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)
To discuss the
relationship between learner autonomy and these two major trends we were once
again able to draw up a full and diverse programme, involving learner
autonomy practitioners and researchers from around the world in a range of
different types of presentations (talks, workshops, poster presentations).
Our programme included:
- Four invited speakers (Do Coyle,
- Speakers from nine countries, spread between
- Poster presentations integrated into the day, so that
a high level of interaction with and around them is generated.
- A focus on learning at primary, secondary, and
tertiary levels.
Although we had 12
presentations in all, we managed to build in around them a large amount of
time for reflection and group discussion.