Join Flash Academy for a Continued Professional Development (CPD) webinar on 11th December at 12pm GMT. Flash Academy will be discussing Beyond Words: Strategies for Connecting EAL and Wellbeing in the Classroom.
Join us for an insightful panel discussion where leading experts in EAL (English as an Additional Language) share practical approaches to tackling language learning challenges while prioritising student mental health and wellbeing. This webinar features a distinguished line up of speakers from leading international schools and will explore innovative strategies to bridge the gap between language acquisition and emotional support, providing actionable insights for educators and school leaders alike.
The panel of speakers include:
Moderator:
Lusine Nalbandyan-Andreke, Customer Success Executive for International, FlashAcademy
Lusine is the Customer Success Executive for International here at FlashAcademy. Even though she has a legal background, learning new languages has always been important part of her life. She speaks English, Armenian, Russian, French, and is currently learning Lithuanian. She personally empathises a lot with teachers and learners, and is passionate about helping them to overcome their EAL challenges. She believes that knowing multiple languages can open up more doors and opportunities for learners, so it is rewarding for her to see how our efforts influence young learners’ language development, giving them confidence in communication and seeking new chances in life.
Panellists:
Nick Robitaille, SENCO/ Inclusion Coordinator, Newton British Academy-Barwa
Nick is in his fifth year as an educator in Qatar at Newton British Academy-Barwa, expanding upon his career teaching abroad, which began nearly a decade ago. As a member of the AESN/Inclusion department, he believes in asserting student’s independence. One of the ways they facilitate that objective is through a range of multi-media resources, which students agency over their learning and -most importantly- make learning fun.
Dalia Aljaibat, EAL Coordinator at The Hamilton International School & Adjunct English Lecturer at the Hamilton International School
Dalia Aljaibat is a dedicated EAL Specialist Coordinator and Adjunct Lecturer who has worked with international students from diverse linguistic & cultural backgrounds and levels. Dalia is passionate about teaching ESL, empowering multilingual learners, and championing inclusive, student-centered education. She supports language mastery and academic success through innovative teaching practices and collaboration. She has a BA in English Language and Literature, a Master’s in Applied Linguistics, and is CELTA and TOT Certified. Dalia is passionate about multilingualism, valuing diversity, and maintaining children’s home language.
Daniel Groves, Educational Technology Leader at International Schools Partnership and The British School of Málaga
Daniel Groves, Technology Leader, teacher, and former Head of English with over 15 years of experience in education, has a pedagogy-driven approach to technology and now leads international projects with ISP LabSchools focused on digital transformation to enhance education.
This session is an excellent opportunity to engage with experts, ask questions and discover practical ways to enhance both EAL learning and student wellbeing.
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