About the webinar
The workshop will start by taking a look at the common barriers to oral confidence, exploring psychological and pedagogical strategies for overcoming these barriers and effective classroom techniques to support less confident learners. I will show the participants how to scaffold speaking tasks, incorporate engaging activities, and provide constructive feedback to build learners' confidence gradually. Moving forward, the next stage will involve interactive discussions, presentation of case studies, and classroom-tested strategies. Participants will engage in reflective exercises and explore real-life scenarios and practical examples such as role-playing, gamification, and structured peer interactions will be demonstrated. At the end of the session, participants will gain hands-on strategies to foster an inclusive, communicative classroom. Participants will leave with ready-to-use techniques that empower students to speak confidently.
About the speaker
Ezinne Chima is a passionate language educator and teacher educator from Nigeria with over ten years of experience. She holds a Master's Degree in English. She is a member of ELTAN and currently, the coordinator of ELTAN, Ebonyi State Chapter. Her flare for supporting teacher professional development has spurred her into inspiring and mentoring teachers, guiding them through identifying professional development action plans to meet the 21st century ELT needs. She has facilitated teacher training programmes both physically and virtually for teachers in her context and English Connects Sub-Sahara Africa Telegram group.
Date
Saturday 14 June 2025
Time
16:00 GMT See what time this is in your location
Duration
60 minutes
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