Autonomy in language learning conference at the University of Nottingham 30th May 2008

On Friday 30th May 2008, the IATEFL LA SIG and the SWAN (Sheffield, Warwick and Nottingham Autonomy) Network held a joint conference at the University of Nottingham.

Our 8 speakers on the day were:

Dr Richard Smith (University of Warwick, UK)
Dr Zoltán Dörnyei (University of Nottingham, UK)
Felicity Kjisik (University of Helsinki, Finland)
Alex Ding (University of Nottingham, UK)
Sara Cotterall (Akita International University, Japan)
Dr Andy Barfield (Chuo University, Japan)
Dr Barbara Sinclair (University of Nottingham, UK)
Dr Ema Ushioda (University of Warwick, UK)

and we had 5 poster presenters:

Mona Aljehani (University of Sheffield, UK)
Anja Burkert (University of Graz, Austria)
Chien-Hsiang Chien (University of Sheffield, UK)
Carol Everhard (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Chika Hayashi (University of Nottingham, UK)

The day ended with a question and answer panel session. As a follow-up to the event, the questions for each speaker are listed below. To continue the discussion, please click on the "comment" button under each post to write your contribution.

Tuesday 3 June 2008

Actual and imagined worlds of learning learner development


Andy Barfield (Chuo University, Japan)


Questions / comments / reflections for Andy
(When commenting, please indicate which number question/comment/reflection your comment refers to. The question asked during the Q&A panel session is shown in blue. Please also feel free to ask more questions!)

1. How do you divide up responsibilities with a committee of 20-30 people?

2. Many teachers say they're too busy, and would like to take part in extracurricular meetings etc. but don't have the time. What's the secret of the LD SIG's success?
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