Manchester Programme

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GENERAL INFORMATION
How to be successful in an ELT interview with Timothy Phillips (in Central 3-4)
You get invited to a job interview, so your paperwork must be fine. But why don’t you get the job? The 3 A’s:
Appearance, Attitude, and Awareness of your interviewer are as important as your abilities. In this session,
learn how to get yourself a AAA-rating and the job!
How to write for IATEFL Voices and other English teaching magazines with Alison Schwetlick (in Central 5)
In this session I will outline how to come up with an idea, choose the right publication for it and then
convert it into a publishable piece. I will include examples of genres; writing styles; pertinent guidelines;
and tips on how to work with the editor.
MONDAY 13TH APRIL
How to get the most from your teaching association with Jane Ryder & Ros Wright (in Central 3-4)
Considering joining one of IATEFL’s Teaching Associations? This session provides you with advice on
getting involved at a national level. We’ll look at the roles and responsibilities of the key players of any
Executive Committee as well as help you evaluate the skills you can offer the TA in your locality.
How to move into language school management with Andy Hockley (in Central 5)
This session will look at starting the transition from teacher to manager - including reasons why you might
think about making that move, ways of developing to prepare yourself to take on new responsibilities, and
issues that you might want to be aware of. Come and see what is involved.
How to get published in a refereed journal with Graham Hall (in Cobden 3)
This session will look at why you might want to get published in an “academic” journal, and how to go
about it. The editor of ELT Journal will share tips and suggestions for getting your work in print.
Tuesday 14th April
How to submit a speaker proposal with Madeleine du Vivier (in Cobden 3)
In this session, we will review the criteria that are used to decide if a conference proposal is accepted for
the IATEFL Annual Conference programme. We will discuss what makes a successful proposal, both in
terms of the abstract and the summary, and how to ensure that your proposal is accepted.
How to move from being a teacher to becoming a trainer with Silvana Richardson (in Central 5)
It is often a challenge to go from being a teacher to a teacher trainer. In this session, I will describe how
you can develop the skills and knowledge that you need for the role, as well as formal progression routes.
How to write successfully for IATEFL Conference Selections with Tania Pattison (in Central 3-4)
Are you presenting at IATEFL? If so, you may write up your session for consideration for IATEFL’s annual
Conference Selections publication. The editor will provide guidance on how to prepare your report, will
show examples of past submissions that were accepted for publication, and will answer any questions
you have.