George Kokolas
Express Publishing
About
George Kokolas has been working as the Academic Director and Teacher Trainer for Express Publishing for the last 21 years. He has delivered lectures, presentations and demo lessons to over 1000 institutions/conferences in 89 countries. He is a certified LEVEL 5 TEFL teacher with deep knowledge and vast experience in training teachers. He is also a certified ADVANCED Neurolanguage CoachⓇ, practising Neurolanguage CoachingⓇ professionally or as an integration to regular classes. He currently studies Positive Psychology trying to merge ELT into it through different mindsets and activities He also holds a BA in English Literature and he is the co-host and producer of the internationally successful podcast “Teachers’ Coffee”. Since 2020 he is the Senior Editor/columnist for the Neurolanguage Collective Magazine.Sessions
Synchronous (Session) Mastering Motivation Mechanisms more
Sat, Nov 6, 15:00-15:45 Asia/Seoul
For many years, academics, psychologists, teacher trainers and teachers have been trying to define how to motivate students. We read about these techniques every day but we never find out if they are finally implemented or work out. The assumption that, maybe, instead of trying to find out how we motivate “students”, we first try to find out how to motivate “people” will be primarily discussed. The speaker will also try to demonstrate that the motivation we are seeking for learning a language is the same that we need in our everyday lives. We also need to be aware of the “dark side of motivation” as a pitfall that teachers may be falling into often without realizing it. All these assumptions and ideas will be accompanied by suggestions on how they can be positively transferred through ELT tasks. Let’s help any teacher transform from an educator into a motivator. MYSTERY EASTER EGG
Synchronous (Session) The Creation of the Textbook Titled English for 21st Century Skills Synchronous more
Sun, Nov 7, 17:00-18:15 Asia/Seoul
In our increasingly interconnected world, people are learning, creating, and interacting in unprecedented ways, but maximizing these opportunities also requires emotional and social skills for creative thinking, solving problems, and implementing solutions. English for 21st Century Skills can help educators achieve this goal. In this forum discussion, the book company and the editors will explore ways in which creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, inclusion, wellbeing, leadership, and other 21st century skills can be integrated and developed in language learning contexts. If you wish to keep up to date with the latest developments in this increasingly important field of language education, please join us. MYSTERY EASTER EGG
Synchronous (Session) How can knowing about the brain transform learning? more
Sat, Nov 6, 18:00-19:15 Asia/Seoul
We are living in unprecedented times, education is in upheaval, educators are key role models for the future. One of the major quests of the educator is as Curtis says to “relieve the suffering of the classroom,” and the more we understand the brain and emotional triggers, the more we can help our learners. Making learning more suited to individuals, making learner focused and centered upon the learners is absolutely key, to make sure that "Anyone can learn how to learn easier, better, faster, and that learning to learn is the most important skill a person can acquire." As a panel we will discover how the speakers added dimension that neuroscience and psychology can add to enhance the learning process and in all disciplines, not only language learning. Join us in a LIVE panel discussion forming a triangle spanning the earth - Argentina, Spain, Greece, Japan to Korea. We will also be responding to your questions and comments regarding this topic, so do send in your questions and on the day we will try and address as many as we can. MYSTERY EASTER EGG
