Asia Talks with Oxford 2022

As a valued user of Oxford University Press, you qualify for an exclusive invitation to the new series of Asia Talk’s with Oxford, where we connect, learn and grow.
Our new series of talks is developed around your needs. Integrating our Global expertise and resources, we share the latest in theoretical thinking and show how to implement it through practical activities. Your interaction and feedback shapes the future Talk’s.
Join our exclusive community to enrich the learning experience and outcomes for you and your students.
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(09:30-10:20 CST) Encourage creativity and a critical mindset - Supporting essential skills in the primary ELT classroom
by Joon Lee and Robert Peacock
Children learn best when they are active and engaged in the learning process. This includes examining information and exploring ways to share what they have understood or learned. But how can we develop a thoughtful and expressive mindset with our primary learners? In this workshop we will discuss the importance of these skills then introduce practical techniques to harness a learner’s natural creative energy in the classroom, and to develop basic critical thinking skills from an early age.
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(10:30-11:20 CST) Creative, Critical, Curious - Nurturing independent thinkers with great futures
by Oliver Bayley and Mark Richard
Teenagers learn best when they are exploring their own opinions and expanding their world views. This includes evaluating information and experimenting with ways to share what they have learned. But how can we develop a thoughtful and expressive mindset with our secondary learners? In this workshop we will discuss the importance of creative and critical thinking skills and share techniques for developing both, thereby equipping our students for life-long learning success.
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(11:30-12:20 CST) Creative Twists: Inspiring students to activate their English
by Mark Richard and Robert Peacock
Many adult learners of English find it challenging to use language learned during their formal education to express themselves. In this session, we will look at some practical classroom methods to develop key critical thinking skills and to encourage learners to work creatively with the lesson material. We will see how, with appropriate scaffolding and support, learners can develop the ability to communicate their ideas and opinions effectively using the English they already know.