ATMIC 2024: Appropriate Teaching Methodologies in Interdisciplinary Contexts: Mapping Sociolinguistic Diversity Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh, India, May 14-16, 2024 |
Conference website | https://www.amu.ac.in/news/2024/03/13/three-day-international-conference-on-appropriate-teaching-methodologies-in-interdisciplinary-contexts-to-begin-on-may-14 |
Abstract registration deadline | March 27, 2024 |
Acceptance notification | April 4, 2024 |
Registration deadline | April 12, 2024 |
Submission deadline | May 1, 2024 |
THEME OF THE CONFERENCE
Teaching methodologies and methods have a significant impact on the learning outcomes of students. The current language learning theories, formulated within the monolingual context of English as a Native/Second/Foreign Language lack adequate consideration for diversity language education and sociolinguistic dimensions related to digital-divide, resources and infrastructure, access, classroom size, bi-literacy, bilingualism, multilingualism, rural-urban divide, teacher-student ratio, medium of instruction, among others. The present conference aims to highlight these challenges faced by ESL and content subject learners in the current educational system. The intricate sociolinguistic dynamics that exist within classroom interactions are influenced not only by pedagogic variables but also by broader social and cultural aspects that are ingrained in institutional and environmental settings. This conference aspires to encourage various stakeholders to rethink Appropriate Methodology, not simply in terms of best practices but also by taking into account the dynamics of diversity education based on equitable opportunities. Some of the primary questions that immediately crop up here are: Can appropriate teaching methodology provide greater access to equitable opportunity of learning? If yes, how can we make such teaching practices socially relevant and inclusive? How can these practices prompt cross-cultural communication in a multicultural setting? Also, how can the class be shaped as learner-centred to cater to the diverse communicative needs beyond the classroom? The objectives of the conference would be twofold: firstly, it would aim to focus on developing critical thinking skills and promote cultural exchange by setting a discourse around it and refocusing ourattention towards inclusivity, sustainability and social justice. Secondly, it would try to put forth recommendations to various stakeholders-policy makers, textbook writers, material designers administrators, educators to incorporate necessary methodological changes that would help bridge learning gaps taking into consideration the multiplicity and complexity of classroom interaction and methodology of content subjects as well. The conference seeks to rethink how English can be taught in diverse ESL settings, encompassing socially, linguistically, and economically disadvantaged populations against the backdrop of learning crisises and overdetermined contexts (NEP, 2020; WDR, 2018; GEMR, 2021 and SDG4, 2015).
Keywords: Teaching methodologies, ESL learners, sociolinguistic diversity, inclusivity, cross-cultural communication.
THEMES
Conference themes include but are not limited to:
- Sociolinguistic Competence in the ESL Classroom: Agenda for future research
- International English in its Sociolinguistic contexts
- Diversity and Translanguaging in Language Education: Methodological challenges
- Constructivist Approaches to Teaching
- Review of curricula: Syllabus and Materials Designing, Appropriate Methodology and Assessment: Primary, Secondary & TertiaryEducation Levels(PSTL)
- Methodology in a Technological Environment
- Advances in AI Technology and Methodology
- Technology-based Strategies and Diverse Methodological Practices
- Open Education Resources, Selection & Adaptation and Methodology
- Mainstreaming ESL Teaching Methodology for Equity Concerns
- Literacy Education for Marginalized EBLs’ (Emergent Bilingual Learners) Social, Cultural and Academic Inequities
- Teacher Education for Inclusive Pedagogy (PSTL)
- Policy Perspectives, Practice and ELT Planning: Methodological Challenges
- Cross-cultural and Methodological Options in Second Language Pedagogy
- Teaching Literature and Appropriate Pedagogy (PSTL)
- Instructional Methodology of Language / Literature Teaching (PSTL)
- Appropriate Pedagogical Strategies and Second Language Pedagogy: Speaking and Writing
- Age/Grade Appropriate Pedagogy: Literature and Language Perspectives (PSTL)
- Making Sense of Methodologies: BANA vs TESEP
- NEP (2020) and Appropriate Teaching Methodologies (PSTL)
- Indian Knowledge System, Teaching of Indian Languages and English language: NEP 2020
- Diverse Contexts of Methodology, Communication Strategies and Institutional Practices
- Indian College Teachers’ / Learners’ Beliefs about Pedagogy (PSTL)
- Methodological Constraints, Capacity Building and Teacher Development (PSTL)
- Language Diversity into Content-based Instruction (CBI) Methodology - Faculty of Social Sciences, Arts, Sciences, Medicine, Agriculture, Law, Engineering and Tech, Commerce & Management, Foreign Languages, Modern Indian Languages: Policy and Practices (PSTL)
- Writing Across the Curriculum (content-based approaches)
- Teaching and ‘otherness’
- Teaching and Spaces
- Teaching Language as ‘affirmative sabotage’
- Disability Studies: Language Learning & Teaching / Teacher Education
- CELTA / DELTA Methodology
- TESOL / TESL Methodology
- Assessment and Methodology
- Learning Crisis, Learning Deficits and Methodology
- Methodology for Environment Education and Language Instruction
- ESP: English for Business / EAP / EST
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
- Abstract should be sent on ic.appmethodologyamueng24@gmail.com.
- Abstracts should be between 200-250 words in length (including refrences).
- All abstracts are to be submitted as Word document, with Times New Roman font, 12 as font size and 1.5 spacing.
- Presenter’s name, affiliation and email address are to be included in the abstract.
- Each author can submit a maximum of one proposal as the first author.
- In case of multiple authors, each author must register separately.
- All abstracts and papers to be submitted in APA Style Sheet.
- All abstracts will be peer reviewed.
REGISTRATION FEE
- Participation only ₹ 500 / $ 6.05
- In person PG Students with Accomodation ₹ 2,500 / $ 30.24
- In person PG Students without Accomodation ₹ 1,500 / $ 18.14
- PG Students (Online) ₹ 1,000 / $ 12.09
- Research Scholars/School Teacher (with Accommodation) ₹ 3,000 / $ 36.28
- Research Scholars/School Teacher (without Accommodation) ₹ 2,000 / $ 24.19
- Research Scholars/School Teacher (Online) ₹ 1,500 / $ 18.14
- Faculty/Independent Researchers (with Accommodation) ₹ 3,500 / $ 42.33
- Faculty/Independent Researchers (without Accommodation) ₹ 2,500 / $ 30.24
- Faculty/Independent Researchers (Online) ₹ 1,500 / $ 18.14
REGISTRATION FOR LATE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION (March 27, 2024): ₹1,000 / $ 12.09 additional charge in all (if any) categories mentioned above.
COMMITTEES
Core Committee
- Prof. Shagufta Imtiaz
- Prof. Munira T.
- Dr Md Sajidul Islam
- Dr Kishwar Zafir
- Dr Darakshan Zafar
Organising Committee
- Prof. Mohammad Gulrez - Patron. Vice-Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University
- Prof. Arif Nazir - Dean, Faculty of Arts, Aligarh Muslim University
- Prof. Mohammad Asim Siddiqui - Chairperson & Organising Secretary, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University
- Prof. Raashid Nehal - Conference Convener, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University
- Dr Zainab Sarwat - Conference Co-convener, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University
- Mr Mohd. Ahmar Alvi - Conference Co-convener, Department of English, Aligarh Muslim University
SPEAKERS
Keynote Speaker
- Prof. Suresh Canagarajah - Edwin Erle Sparks Professor, Departments of Applied Linguistics and English, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Plenary Speakers
- Prof. Shobha Satyanath - Former Professor, Department of Linguistics, University of Delhi, New Delhi
- Prof. Chris Anson - Distinguished University Professor, Department of English, North Carolina State University USA
- Prof. Imtiaz Hasnain - Chair-Professor, The Maulana Azad. Chair (MAC), MANU, Hyderabad
- Prof. M.E. Veda Sharan - Professor, Department of English as Second Language Studies, The English and Foriegn Languges University, Hyderabad
- Prof. Deepak K. Singh - Department of Political Science, Punjab University, Chandigarh
CONTACT
All queries should be emailed to ic.appmethodologyamueng24@gmail.com.
SPONSOR
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi.