Impact, Include, Inspire
Theme for 2024: Impact, Include, Inspire
The 2024 English Australia Conference will take place from September 11-13 in Perth (Boorloo), situated on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. This vibrant setting adds a significant layer of cultural richness to our exploration of the theme of ‘Impact, Include, Inspire’ as we will be evaluating the ways in which we impact, and are impacted by, our operational contexts and environments; exploring the ways in which we foster and attain inclusivity; and examining how, and from where, we draw inspiration while reflecting on how we in turn, through our people, processes, programs, and places, inspire those who trust us with their English language learning goals.
We invite you to contribute to the dialogue by submitting an abstract to present at this year’s conference where we hope to:
- assess the impact of ELICOS on learners, institutions, and the broader community
- discuss strategies for creating inclusive learning environments for students and teachers from diverse backgrounds
- showcase inspirational examples of best practice from educational methodologies to program management
- identify key value propositions which make ELICOS institutions stand out as inspirational choices for students and partners
Suggested topics for 2024
The Perth Program Committee welcomes abstracts which engage with our theme’s core strands of Impact, Include, and Inspire. Below are some suggested areas which you may choose to explore:
Teaching, Learning, and Assessment
- Assessing and showcasing the tangible impact of ELICOS on learners’ academic and personal development
- Case studies on teaching methodologies which leave a lasting impression
- Embedding cultural competency, inclusivity, and accessibility into contemporary curricula
- Exploring the impact of technology and Artificial Intelligence in determining the future of assessment and testing practices, of learning design, and of teaching and training
Management
- Identifying inspirational practice in program and centre management
- The impact of data-driven decision-making in ELICOS institutions
- Factoring inclusion and diversity into recruitment, onboarding, and professional development
Student Wellbeing and Student Engagement
- Impactful strategies to promote and foster psychologically safe and supportive educational environments
- Initiatives which address common concerns for those engaging in study-travel experiences
- Universal Learning Design and approaches which promote an inclusive student experience both in and out of the classroom
Marketing and Recruitment
- Exploring the challenges within our key source markets with an emphasis on identifying inspirational strategies and solutions
- Strategies for inspiring and attracting learners from emerging areas of demand
- Demonstrating how data-analytics can be used to measure and enhance the impact of initiatives and campaigns
