Oxford Day Online Asia 2024: Discover the Joys of Teaching

Every lesson we give our best, despite the challenges and sometimes slow progress. We celebrate together with our students those small moments of satisfaction when they participate, of pride when they share, and of joy when they achieve.

Join us for Oxford Day Online 2024 “Discover the Joys of Teaching,” a series of enriching sessions designed to appreciate and support teachers at all levels. Each session will provide valuable insights, practical tips, and creative approaches to help you navigate the unique challenges and opportunities in your teaching journey, alongside exploring our brand-new course books, crafted to enhance your classroom experience.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow educators, share your experiences, and build a supportive community dedicated to excellence in teaching. Don’t miss out on this transformative event—register now to secure your spot and continue discovering the joys of inspiring your students.

*The webinar takes place in the East Asia time zone but we invite teachers from anywhere on the globe who are interested in the talks to sign up and watch the live talk or the recording!

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(09:30-09:40 CST) - Opening

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(09:40-10:20 CST) - Positive Teaching in the Real World
By Patrick Jackson

Teachers can have a positive impact that goes beyond the classroom and far beyond the pages of the course book. Patrick will share some ways he has been successful connecting students, teachers, families and communities around shared projects and goals. Now is the time for teachers to use their positive influence to make the world a better place. And have fun doing so.

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(10:20-11:00 CST) - The Magic of Preschool
By Jen Dobson & Julia Mena Dobson

Preschool classes are full of magic moments. Those of discovery as the children experience the wonders of the world we live in. The excitement with the puppet, as their beloved course character comes alive, who they can hug, interact and share their feelings with. The fun of experimenting with materials to create art. The tender instances as they form their first friendships, learning together in play. And the sound of their laughter as they join in with the stories about the characters’ antics and adventures. As teachers, our rewards come through being an integral part of the children’s journeys, and in the moments of pride as they use their emerging language and develop new skills.

However, things don’t always go according to plan! It’s not always easy to see the fairy dust or know when and how to sprinkle it. In this session, we will learn to identify the sparks and explore how to ignite these magical moments through sharing our favourite anecdotes and the teaching tips, which are also included in Toy Team, that came from them.

Join us to find out how to extract the special ingredients for our spells for success, to help make your preschool classes truly magic!

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(11:00-11:10 CST) - Break

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(11:10-11:50 CST) - Nurturing a Global Future for Today's Young Adults
By Rob Peacock

How can we inspire students to participate actively in a global society? In this session we will look at five interdependent skills clusters for 21st century learning, as well as some practical classroom methods for learner development which also help educators discover the joy of teaching. We will see how teaching communication strategies, building discussions around engaging and relevant video material, and presentation practice with examples from non-native speakers can provide a satisfying experience for teachers and learners alike.

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(11:50-12:30 CST) - The Joys of Progress: Assessment for Learning
By Mark Richard

One of the purest joys of teaching is seeing a student’s face light up as they realize how much they have improved. Assessment for Learning (AfL) is an everyday way of teaching that encourages students to bridge the gap between their current and desired performance. This session shows how to implement AfL through small teaching changes that equip students to monitor their progress and act on our feedback. It also shares human and digital ways to diagnose learner levels so that in-class teaching and student placement are as painless, practical and efficient as possible.

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