Grzegorz Spiewak (Dr.)
Dev't of Language Education
Poland
Academic consultant, ELT project manager, international conference speaker, author. Currently affiliated with Macmillan Education, as Head ELT Consultant for Central & Eastern Europe and a key teacher trainer, and with The Foundation for the Development of Language Education, as its president. Winner of EDU-Inspiracje 2013 award and of European Language Label award 2016; shortlisted for British Counsil ELTON – Innovation Award 2016 for ‘Teacher Trainer Academy ‘ programme.
Featured: How Learning Happens - and Why You Should Care?!
26/07/2025 13:00
Our learners have unquestionably changed radically in recent years. But what about learning as such?! What is it that we know from current science about how learning actually happens? What does it imply for how learning should be advanced in modern course materials, and in our language classrooms? Above all, what does it all mean for you as a teacher, and those new learners of yours?
Come long and find out about a major boost that our understanding of learning has seen in recent years, thanks to fascinating discoveries, in cognitive science and related fields.
Key takeaways:
Real learning occurs when it results in a change in long-term memory—not merely when learners are engaged or entertained; effective teaching focuses on how this cognitive change happens.
Modern cognitive science offers proven tools to genuinely enhance learning, and actionable insights into how instruction can be structured for deeper learning; these can help teachers move beyond trends and into research-grounded practice.
Learners may have access to abundant information, but they still depend on skilled, caring teachers to help them make sense of it, organize it meaningfully, and transfer it across contexts; great teaching remains a decisive factor—more impactful than even the most advanced tech tools.
🟦 Panel 1: From Access to Impact — Rethinking Equity and Inclusion in Global Education
25/07/2025 16:00 UTC
In today’s learning ecosystems, mere access is not enough. This panel explores how we can ensure deep engagement and success for every learner—particularly those from marginalized, underserved, or neurodiverse backgrounds. Together, we’ll examine how technology, community, and pedagogy can come together to deliver meaningful learning outcomes for all.
Topics to explore:
Building inclusive digital ecosystems
Supporting neurodiverse and multilingual learners
Global-local approaches to equity
Teacher leadership in inclusive education
Moderator: Judy-Ann Denton-Green