In a world where the urgency of addressing climate change is more apparent than ever, education plays a pivotal role in fostering a sustainable future. The "OPEN English Language Expo 2024" is organized with the primary objective of promoting climate action within English language teaching and learning.
ELEXPO 2024 Registration for Attendees
The Regional English Language Office (RELO Pakistan) at the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy Islamabad in partnership with Sindh-Higher Education Commission, Government College University Hyderabad and Evolution, invites English language professionals to attend the 2-day ‘4th OPEN English Language Expo 2024' to be held in Hyderabad on March 02 & 03, 2024. The English Language Expo is based on the theme 'Climate Action in English Language Teaching and Learning'.
The conference is designed for English language professionals to engage in workshops, presentations, and dialogues about new interactive methods of teaching English as a foreign language. The sessions will focus on introducing Eco-Literacy in Language Education, Sustainable Pedagogical Approaches, Climate Advocacy in the Language Classroom, Online and Digital Learning for Climate Education, Cultural Adaptation and Global Citizenship.
OBJECTIVES
Promoting Eco-Literacy
The conference aims to advocate the inclusion of
environmental and climate-related topics within English language curricula to enhance eco-literacy among educators and learners.
Fostering Environmental Awareness
By bringing together a diverse audience of English language professionals, the conference seeks to foster a greater awareness of environmental issues and inspire action.
Highlighting the Role of English Language Education
The conference aims tounder score the critical role that English language education can play in addressing climate change, thereby promoting environmental sustainability.
Equipping Educators and Learners
By facilitating a wide range of sessions conducted by professionals, including Americans from the U.S. Mission in Pakistan and OPEN alumni from across the nation, the conference intends to equip educators and learners with the tools and knowledge needed to take meaningful climate action.
Target Audience
The registration is open for the English Professionals from the Educational Institutes located in Hyderabad Division that includes: Hyderabad, Tando Mohammad Khan, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Dadu, Jamshoro, Thatta, and District Sujawal.
They may include:
• In-service Primary School Teacher
• In-service Secondary School Teacher
• Pre-service Teacher
• Administrator
• Principal
• Curriculum Developer
• University Professor
• University Lecturer
• Students of Graduate/ Post-Graduate Academic and Professional Programs of English Teaching Domains
.
Highlights
40+ Presentations/Workshops
The conference will feature over 40 presentations/workshops delivered by OPEN alumni from various regions of Pakistan. These presentations will delve into the crucial theme of climate action in English Language Teaching and Learning.
Promoting Eco-Literacy
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore how
language education can promote eco-literacy and raise awareness of environmental and climate issues, equipping educators and learners with tools to address climate
change effectively.
Showcasing OPEN Alumni Contributions
The event provides an invaluable platform for OPEN alumni to present their research and academic work, as well as their practical experience related to climate action in English language education.
Showcasing American English Resources
The conference promotes the initiatives
and achievements of the OPEN program, along with the valuable resources available on https://americanenglish.state.gov, including Forum Magazine, in advancing language education and eco-literacy.
Accepting Institutional Registrations ONLY
REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. Kindly note that completing the registration form does not automatically ensure confirmation for attending the Expo. Eligible applicants will receive a follow-up email as confirmation of their participation.
Deadline: 11:59 pm, February 12, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The title of the 4th English Language Expo 2024 is ‘Climate Action in English Language Teaching and Learning’. The expo aims to address the
urgency of climate change by highlighting the pivotal role of education, specifically English language teaching and learning, in fostering a
sustainable future.
The educational institutions within the Hyderabad division are required to complete the institutional registration process to have their English language teaching professionals officially registered for the Expo. Please note that individual registrations are not accepted.
The conference will feature over 40 presentations/workshops delivered by ELT Professionals.
The OPEN English Language Expo 2024 is sponsored by the Regional English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy Islamabad in partnership with Sindh-Higher Education Commission, Government College University Hyderabad and Evolution.
OPEN stands for Online Professional English Network. To know more about the OPEN program please visit:
https://www.openenglishprograms.org/.
The conference will be held on March 2 and 3, 2024 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm in Hyderabad. Venue will be disclosed to registered participants only.
The registration is open to the English teachers from the educational institutes. Interested participants located in Hyderabad Division that includes:(Tando Mohammad Khan, Matiari, Tando Allahyar, Badin, Dadu, Jamshoro, Thatta, and District Sujawal) can apply. The conference management will NOT provide accommodation, on-route meals, or travel reimbursement for attendees.
The conference will be held in-person for 2 days. To be eligible for the conference certificate, you must attend both days of the event.
According to the program policy:
- Only registered participants are allowed. Access to the event will NOT be granted to the unregistered participants.
- Attendees are not allowed to bring family members, friends, siblings, or children to the event.
- Unauthorized individuals accompanying attendees may lead to the revocation of the invitation.
The call for registration is open for the institutional registration. Please click https://forms.gle/EevBLL9wVPC1d3AW8 for detailed information on the
registration process.
Pre-registration is mandatory. Please read the following guidelines for registration.
- The conference will be held in-person for 2 days. To be eligible for the conference certificate, you must attend both days of the event.
- Nomination should be submitted by the heads of respective institutes.
Please note that filling the registration form DOES NOT confirm your registration to attend the conference.
Shortlisted participants will be informed via email.
