BC TEAL 2025 Annual Conference

Name: Social Emotional Learning : a game-changer for English language learners
Start: 2025-05-03T11:00:00-0700
End: 2025-05-03T11:45:00-0700

BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.

Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT

TBA

Research highlights that the emotional and social aspects of a learner play a crucial role in language learning success or failure. But how can we, as teachers and educators, create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment, help learners build resilience and adaptability in today’s rapidly changing world, and prepare them with the skills increasingly valued in the global job market?

This session explores the transformative power of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) in language acquisition—boosting confidence, emotional regulation, and social skills. Participants will:
•   Discover the Power of SEL: Understand why Social Emotional Learning is a game-changer for English language learners.

•   Integrate with Ease: Learn practical strategies to seamlessly incorporate SEL into their ESL curriculum.

•   Foster Holistic Growth: Explore how focusing on the whole person enhances both language skills and personal development.

•   Create Inclusive Classrooms: Gain insights on building a supportive, culturally sensitive environment that promotes student well-being.

•   Equip for the Future: Prepare your students with the emotional intelligence and skills crucial for success in today’s job market.

Through an interactive, hands-on approach, this session introduces simple yet effective strategies backed by real-world activities from Connections, a six-level General English series published by TC Media ELT.

While Connections provides a framework for examples, the strategies shared can be easily adapted to any teaching context. No matter what resources they use, educators will leave with fresh, practical techniques to enhance student motivation, engagement, and overall success in language learning.

Speakers

Shawna Cole

Learning and Organization Development Specialist, Cole Educational Designs

For 15 years, Shawna Cole has been strengthening human connections through learning, culture, and leadership—driving meaningful change and real impact as an L&OD strategist.

Saturday May 3, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA

Well-being, Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

BC TEAL 2025 Annual Conference

Shawna Cole

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