Annie Altamirano
Empowering Teachers Worldwide
Spain
Annie Altamirano holds an MA in ELT & Applied Linguistics. She is a teacher trainer, materials writer, and educational consultant. She has visited schools in many countries to better understand teachers' needs and develop contextually relevant solutions. She is currently a mentor with EVE, a Pilgrims and CUP&A trainer.
Her main interests are formative assessment, differentiated instruction, and integrating film, art, poetry, and visual elements to enhance linguistic skills, creativity and values.
Featured: Last but Not Lost: Authentic Literature and Multimedia for Greener Classrooms
26/07/2025 08:00 UTC
This presentation explores how authentic literature and multimodal pedagogies—blending visual, verbal, and digital resources—can transform EFL classrooms by deepening environmental education and awareness of endangered species. Using Nicola Davies' "Last" as a central case study, it demonstrates how multimodal strategies enhance language skills, empathy, and global citizenship. Adaptable classroom activities engage students as creative participants in conservation and sustainability discussions.
Key takeaways:
Multimodal Teaching for EFL Learners: Explore how combining visuals, texts, and digital tools with authentic literature boosts language skills, comprehension, and engagement.
Environmental Education Through Stories: Learn to use books like Last by Nicola Davies to promote environmental awareness, empathy, and global citizenship.
Ready-to-Use Classroom Activities: Get a toolkit of flexible, impactful activities—from digital storytelling to creative debates—adaptable for various ages and levels, inspiring student action on conservation.