A poster session is a self-explanatory exhibit that allows for informal discussion with participants. It is presented on a display board that includes a title, the name and institutional affiliation of the presenter(s), and a brief text with clearly labeled photos, drawings, graphs, or charts. Presenters are available for discussion. No AV equipment or electrical access will be available. Exhibits are set up 15 minutes before the session and dismantled immediately after the presentation. An easel will be provided by TESOL Arabia. Presenters must provide all other materials.
A practice-oriented session is a demonstration, explanation, or elaboration of an existing teaching practice. It can include a brief explanation of the theory behind the practice but should include a demonstration or practical component that shows how it can be used in the classroom in different teaching environments. The summary should include what the participants will learn and take away from the session.
This is a presentation where a practical skill or teaching method is demonstrated to participants. It is "hands-on," meaning that it is an interactive workshop where teachers will get practice in using the skill or teaching method. The summary should include a statement of what participants will learn during the presentation and outline the practical aspects of the presentation.
A teaching tip is a short introduction and demonstration of a teaching technique, tool, or technology that the presenter has found usefuls and wants to share with a larger audience. It should be adaptable to different teaching levels and environments.
A research-oriented session describes a current research project that is being carried out or has recently been carried out. It gives a brief introduction and background as well as a description of the methodology, the context, the data collection, the results, and a discussion of the results as well as implications for teaching and areas for further research.
This is a discussion or debate featuring a panel of speakers. It may feature from two to five speakers on a chosen topic or theme such as “The Paperless Classroom,” “Hot Topics in Assessment,” “Innovations in Curriculum Design,” or “The Non-Native Speaker (NNS) vs the Native Speaker (NS) Debate.” Proposal submitters must submit the names and details of all presenters/panel participants at the time of submission.
This presentation type is for people who are from outside the UAE and are not able to attend the conference in person, but still want to participate. Presentations will be made in real-time via Zoom, and recorded to be made available on the TESOL Arabia YouTube Channel for all attendees to access after the conference. The presentation time is a total of 30 minutes, 25 minutes to present and 5 minutes for questions.