Doing English 3
Nature and EFL Teaching in Language and Literature
Conference organized by
Adriana Iacono (PhD), Eurolingue School Director
Chiara Sciarrino (MA, PhD), University of Palermo
We invite teachers, researchers, educators, and practitioners in the field of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) to the third edition of the Conference ‘Doing English Today’, that will be held in Palermo on the 14th and the 15th of December 2023, on the theme of ‘Nature and EFL Teaching’.
This conference aims to explore the integration of nature-related topics and concepts into language and literature instruction, highlighting the potential benefits and implications for language learners.
Keynote speaker:
Sarah Ellis, Cambridge English
“Approaching sustainability in the classroom: Activities to equip learners with sustainability skills”
Speakers:
Caroline Bonelle, Teacher Trainer Palermo
Simon Brown, Cambridge English
Marco Faldetta, International House Palermo
Margherita Giambalvo, Liceo Classico Umberto Palermo
Adriana Iacono, Eurolingue School Palermo
Palmina La Rosa, International House Catania
Valentina Limuti, Eurolingue School Caltanissetta
Giacoma Pace, Liceo Scientifico Carlo Cattaneo Torino
Joanna Paolinelli, British School Pisa
Chiara Sciarrino, University of Palermo
Robert Sherman, Oxford University Press
Jaana Simpanen, Liceo Classico e Musicale Empedocle Agrigento
Stefania Sola, IISS Pio La Torre Liceo Artistico Palermo
Ewa Sonczyk, Eurolingue School Agrigento
Program
Thursday 14th December – Aula Columba
13:30 Registration
14:15 Welcoming addresses: Prof. Francesca Piazza, Director of the Department of Humanities, University of Palermo; Prof. Concetta Giliberto, Foreign Languages and Literatures Courses Coordinator, University of Palermo.
Chair: Adriana Iacono
14:30 Keynote Speaker: Sarah Ellis, Cambridge English
“Approaching sustainability in the classroom: Activities to equip learners with sustainability skills”
15:30 Simon Brown, Cambridge English
“Paving the way… with Cambridge One”
16:00 – 16:30– Coffee Break
Chair: Marianna Zummo
16:30 Chiara Sciarrino, University of Palermo
“Ecocriticism and environmental consciousness in Literature Classes”
17:30 Giacoma Pace, Liceo Scientifico Carlo Cattaneo Torino
“Integrating environmental education and sustainability into EFL curricula”
Friday 15th December – AM – Aula Columba
Chair: Alessandra Rizzo
9:00 Joanna Paolinelli, British School Pisa
“Revisiting the humanistic approach to learning for the digital era”
10:00 Robert Sherman, Oxford University Press
“Global Skills in today’s classroom”
10:45 Margherita Giambalvo, Liceo Classico Umberto Palermo
“Painting, poetry and the climate change: the XIX century romantic nature and the current environmental upheaval”
11:15 – 11:45 – Coffee Break
Chair: Chiara Sciarrino
11:45 Adriana Iacono, Liceo Classico e Musicale Empedocle Agrigento
“Green citizenship”
12:15 Ewa Sonczyk, Eurolingue School Agrigento
“Fostering green literacy and green lifestyle”
13:00 Stefania Sola, IISS Pio La Torre Liceo Artistico Palermo
“Urban nature: rediscovering Palermo through its parks and gardens”
13:30 – 14:30 – Lunch Break
Friday 15th December – PM – Aula Columba
Chair: Ewa Sonczyk
14:30 Marco Faldetta, International House Palermo
“The Green Transition of IH Palermo Language Centre”
15:00 Palmina La Rosa, International House Catania
“You need a flower to improve your English!”
15:45 Jaana Simpanen, Liceo Classico e Musicale Empedocle Agrigento
16:30– 17:00 – Coffee Break
Chair: Jaana Simpanen
17:00 Valentina Limuti, Eurolingue School Caltanissetta
“Be kind already!”
17:30 Caroline Bonelle, Teacher Trainer
“ ‘Don’t ask me about the environment!’ – A project work that REALLY works”
18:00 Adriana Iacono and Chiara Sciarrino: Wrapping up on Doing English Today 3
Conference dates and location:
14th December (1:30-6:45 PM)
15th December (9:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 2:30-6:45 PM) 2023, University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze
Conference fee:
€35 (€20 one day)
Payment details:
Payment to Eurolingue School Iban IT87G0200816607000102656435
Specifying name and surname and conference title: Doing English Today 3 – 14th 15th December
Send a copy of the bank transfer to eurolinguepa@gmail.com
Contact details:
for further information contact either eurolinguepa@gmail.com or chiara.sciarrino@unipa.it