LD30 Conference Sessions: Teachers

A. Research / Practice Talk 

Focuses on a particular learner development, and/or global issues education, and/or teacher development question, puzzle, or conundrum that interests the presenter(s), and which the presenter(s) has/have engaged with, and has/have explored, or is/are exploring.  

With minimal use of slides or other visual aids, the presenter shares a puzzle, research, or activity to do with learner development, and/or global issues education, and/or teacher development, then leads a discussion around 2-3 specific questions on their thematic focus. 

Involves a poster about a puzzle, problem, or project to do with learner development, and/or global issues education, and/or teacher development, and/or to promote change in teachers’ and/or students’ lives, local communities, or beyond that interests the teacher(s), and which the teacher(s) wants to take action on with others. Posters should aim to highlight points quickly and clearly, as well as encourage discussion and exchange between the presenter(s) and participants. 

With minimal use of slides or other visual aids, the presenter shares a puzzle, research, or activity to promote change in their students’ lives, local communities and beyond, and encourages participants to share their perspectives. In the second half of a Learning Café, participants produce mini-posters to share their ideas and reflections with other conference attendees.

Involves a brief lead-in and then extensive facilitated interaction around a thematic focus related to learner development, and/or global issues education, and/or teacher development. A workshop includes several pair/small-group activities and/or discussion tasks so that participants can explore, discuss, and reflect on the thematic focus together.

C. Forum 

Involves multiple (3 or more) contributions on a similar learner development, and/or global issues education, and/or teacher development question, puzzle, conundrum, or theme. While contributions may be sequentially organised, forum presenters are encouraged to opt for concurrent presentations so that participants and presenters can interact. Forums include time for participant discussion and reflection.