LASIG pre-conference event in Glasgow
Monday, 19th March 2011, 10.00 – 17.30
(Schedule to print)
10.00-1015: Welcome, outline of structure for the day, brief announcements
10.15-11.00: First plenary
David Little, Dublin: “Language learner autonomy across borders – where are the borders and do they matter?” In smaller groups: Getting to know each other, discussions and preparations of questions/comments for the panel at the end of the day.
11.00-11.15: Examples of “Autonomy in Action” – poster presentations (1):
- Carol Everhard, Greece,
- Bob Morrison, Japan
- Mirza Tariq, Sarwat Reza and Kathryn Kelly, Bangladesh
- Robert Moncrief, Finland
11.15 – 11.45: Looking at posters (coffee at 11.30)
11.45– 12.30: Session 2: Three 15-minute inputs with examples of “Autonomy in Action”
- Dorte Asmussen, Denmark
- Franziska Zeller, Switzerland
- Sanja Wagner, Germany
12.30-13.00: Reflections and questions relating to session 2
13.00-14.00: Lunch and possibilities for looking at posters
14.00-14.45: Session 3: Three more short talks with examples of “Autonomy in Action”
- Katherine Thornton, Japan
- Irina Minakova, Czech Republic
14.45-15.15: Reflections and questions in connection with session 3
15.15-15.45: Coffee and time to look at posters
15.45- 16.30: Second plenary
Scott Thornbury, New York: “Unplugged Teaching – Autonomy in action?” In smaller groups: Prepare questions /comments for panel discussion.
16.30-17.00: Q&A session with David Little and Scott Thornbury
17.00-17.30: Sharing in groups (results on screen): Things we will do on Monday! Evaluation and winding-up of day.
