TESOL Scotland 22nd Annual Conference
Saturday, 13th November 2004
9.00 am - 3.45 pm
Glasgow Caledonian University
70 Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
"Multiple Identities in Scotland"
A Full Programme of Plenary Speakers, Film and Panel Discussion, with Publishers' Exhibition.
Download a registration
form here, or email: confreg@hotmail.com
Or send an SAE to: Registration, TESOL Scotland, PO Box
17219, Edinburgh EH12 7YQ
Further information from the Conference Organiser: TESOLScotland@hotmail.com
Download the poster in Word format
The demography of Scotland is changing rapidly, and with it the populations who are being taught English as an Additional, Other or Foreign Language (EAL/ESOL/EFL). The conference will explore the multiple identities which constitute Scotland today through stories and voices from a variety of communities.
09.00 – 10.00 |
Registration. Tea/Coffee/Biscuits served. |
10.00 – 10.15 |
Welcome and Introduction |
10.15 – 11.00 |
Keynote Speaker: DR. CHRIS KEARNEY |
11.00 – 11.30 |
Tea/Coffee |
11.30 – 12.30 |
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12.30 – 13.00 |
TESOL Scotland AGM |
12.45 - 14.00 |
LUNCH and Prize Draw |
14.00 –14.30 |
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14.30 – 14.45 |
Stretch Break. |
14.45 – 15.30 |
Panel Discussion: Multiple Identities in ScotlandDr Alan Davies: Freelance, ex-President TESOL Scotland Dr Chris Kearney: Goldsmiths College, London Dr Valerie Hallam: General Teaching Council Joanna McPake: University of Stirling Nick Putnam: Scottish Refugee Council Maria Walker: Glasgow Asylum Seekers Support Project Read some examples of questions submitted for the Panel Discussion, or submit your own question (download question submission form in Word format) |
15.30 – 15.45 |
Closing Remarks |
Some examples of questions submitted for the Panel Discussion:
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V.S. Naipaul has come out quite forcefully against the concept of multiculturalism in Britain. He argues that immigrants must seek to assimilate into their host country and meet it halfway, rather than live in their own way. Does the panel think that the English teaching profession is doing enough to encourage true integration or is language becoming another symbol of difference and division in society?
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How far does the panel agree that multiculturalism is not achievable in one society; and does the panel agree with the view that it can only result in the fragmentation of society?
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Apart from increased funding, what measures would the panel like to see to improve provision for community language learning?
Download an invitation to put questions to the panel.
Download the programme for the day.
Download the form
for submitting motions for the AGM.
Read the proceedings from the 2003 Conference: Englishes - Whose English? |
TESOL Scotland is an Affiliate of TESOL and an Associate of IATEFL