The English Language Institute at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University is organizing an event "Eli Connects: English for the Changing World" to promote innovation in English language teaching practices. The event will take place on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the English Language Institute at the university.
The event aims to emphasize the importance of advancing English language education to meet the evolving demands of a rapidly changing world. It will explore innovative teaching practices along with equipping learners with the skills needed for academic and professional success in light of global economic changes.
The event seeks to strengthen connections between faculty members and education professionals, to ensure that language education aligns with real-world professional needs. It aims to encourage development, promote the exchange of new and effective methods for teaching English, and enhance the knowledge and skills of faculty members. Additionally, the event focuses on encouraging research on English language teaching and learning in a changing world.
The event includes six keynote sessions featuring presentations and panel discussions, with the participation of faculty members, language experts, researchers, and those interested in developing the educational field. The goal is to inspire the adoption of innovative teaching methods that improve learners' academic and professional capabilities.
Dr. Danya Alshaalan, Dean of the English Language Institute, stated that the event represents an important step toward improving English language teaching methods, aligning them with the demands of a dynamic economic world, exploring best practices in language teaching, and fostering collaboration among faculty members, experts, and professionals in the field. She also emphasized that providing learners with essential language skills is crucial for achieving academic and professional success in a world where cultures are becoming increasingly interconnected.
This event is part of the English Language Institute's contribution to the goals of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University's 2025 strategic plan, which focuses on enhancing linguistic diversity, academic excellence in the English language, and developing human competencies that can adapt to global changes in education and work, in alignment with the Saudi Vision 2030. Event Brief
