Workshops
October 23rd | Friday - Afternoon
18:00 - 18:50
Workshops
AULA 1
Maximising opportunities: Integrated learning and assessment in context - CAMBRIDGE - DAVID BRADSHAW. VICTORIA PEÑA JAENES.
David Bradshaw
Victoria is Assessment Services Manager at CUP&A. She has collaborated in external assessment projects and holds a PhD in washback.
Victoria Peña Jaenes
Descripción
By integrating learning and assessment, we can bring positive impact to the classroom. Based on a clear connection between objectives, learning and assessment, underpinned by sound teaching and assessment principles, it allows more effective use of resources and higher agency and learning outcomes.
AULA 2
ENGLISH FOR INFANTS! LEARNING BY DOING! - OLGA EROLES GARGALLO. LAURA CASTEJÓN GARCÍA.
Soy maestra de lengua extranjera inglés y maestra de educación infantil. Maestra desde 2011, actualmente dando inglés en todos los niveles de infantil
Olga Eroles Gargallo
Soy maestra de lengua extranjera inglés y maestra de educación infantil. Maestra desde 2011, actualmente tutora de infantil en castellano y en inglés.
Laura Castejón García
Descripción
La enseñanza bilingüe en infantil es una gran oportunidad para descubrir, divertirse y adquirir destrezas y conocimientos donde el inglés no es el fin en sí mismo sino el medio para que todo ese aprendizaje sea significativo. ¡Hagamos de nuestras sesiones de inglés un momento de disfrute!
AULA 3
Presentación de libro: Arqueología e historia del concepto "educación bilingüe" - JOSÉ RAMÓN ÁLVAREZ LAYNA.
Dr. José Ramón Álvarez Layna, profesor de Didáctica de las Ciencias Sociales, con experiencia en programas bilingües y en didácticas innovadoras.
José Ramón Álvarez Layna
Descripción
Analiza la arqueología e historia de la educación bilingüe, mostrando cómo conceptos y discursos configuran prácticas, competencias y políticas, y cómo su evolución impacta equidad, inclusión y legitimidad pedagógica.
AULA 4
Exploring The Brilliant Bilingual Brain: Neuroscience to Inspire Language Learners - SARAH JULIA FORSEY.
Profesora de inglés y francés. Asesora de formación en el CARLEE Aragón desde 2016.
Sarah Julia Forsey
Descripción
This workshop explores the idea of motivating language learners by using insights from neuroscience. It shows how bilingualism strengthens cognitive skills, boosts employability, as well as offering practical classroom activities to inspire curiosity and resilience among language learners.
AULA 5
Cómo incorporar la inteligencia artificial de forma ética en la enseñanza bilingüe - SARA GALISTEO MILLA.
Maestra de educación primaria, especializada en integración ética de la inteligencia artificial y metodologías innovadoras centradas en el alumnado.
Sara Galisteo Milla
Descripción
El taller ofrece estrategias prácticas para integrar la inteligencia artificial en la educación bilingüe de forma ética y pedagógica. Se abordan usos, riesgos y actividades aplicables que fomentan el pensamiento crítico, la creatividad y una enseñanza inclusiva.
AULA 6
Do You Dare? Bringing Poetry Writing into the English Classroom - DÉBORA RASCÓN ESTÉBANEZ.
Débora Rascón Estébanez has worked as an English teacher in both Primary and Secondary Education. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the fields of Language and Literature Education and Foreign Language Teaching. Her professional and research work focuses on the analysis of CLIL textbooks, visible thinking, and educational innovation. She has participated in a range of educational innovation projects and initiatives aimed at improving teaching and learning processes, with a particular interest in the use of thinking routines and strategies to foster deep understanding of texts. Her research interests include English language teaching methodology, the analysis of CLIL textbooks, and the development of cognitive skills and Visible Thinking in educational contexts.
Débora Rascón Estébanez
Descripción
Reading and writing are two fundamental language skills that must be continuously developed throughout English language education in primary schools. Pupils are exposed to a wide variety of texts for reading and to different text types when learning to write. Yet, when selecting texts to read or models to inspire writing, poetry is often overlooked. But why? Poetry offers a wealth of opportunities for language learning. It supports pronunciation practice through rhythm, rhyme, and repetition; enriches vocabulary; strengthens memory; and provides meaningful linguistic patterns that help learners explore grammar in context (Bland, 2015). Beyond its linguistic benefits, poetry is also a source of enjoyment and creativity. As Read (2007) points out, poetry encourages children to explore language playfully, experimenting with words, sounds, rhythm, and rhyme. Similarly, when teachers plan writing activities, they often focus on genres such as descriptions, stories, recipes, or dialogues. Poetry, however, can be an accessible and highly motivating form of creative writing for young learners. Writing poems allows children to express ideas and emotions while developing confidence in using English. Moreover, as Finlayson (2009) states, “[m]aking poetry is central to developing language and literacy skills”. This practical workshop is designed for English teachers who would like to introduce poetry writing into their classrooms. Participants will discover simple, engaging strategies for creating poems with their pupils and will have the opportunity to experiment with a range of easy-to-use poetic forms and activities that can be immediately transferred to classroom practice. Are you ready to give poetry a place in your English classroom?
AULA 7
El cuaderno inteligente como motor de pensamiento crítico en el aula Science-CLIL - BEATRIZ MEDIAVILLA GUTIERREZ.
Maestra de Educación Primaria especialista en Lengua Extranjera (Inglés) y Science, mejor docente innovadora 2023.
Beatriz Mediavilla Gutierrez
Descripción
¿Cómo transformar el cuaderno de Science en un motor de pensamiento científico? Un taller teórico-práctico sobre Smartnotebooks en el aula AICLE. A través del Visual Thinking, Mind Maps y el Método Científico, descubrirás cómo el alumnado de Primaria lidera su propio aprendizaje.
AULA 8
Learning Stations in Action! Engage, Explore, Empower - ByME - AMANDA MCLOUGHLIN.
Amanda MCLoughlin
Descripción
October 24th | Saturday - Morning
10:30 – 11:20
Workshops
AULA 1
Motivación temprana y comunicación en educación bilingüe: la experiencia CLIL BRITISH METHOD - CARLOS GARCÍA-BALTASAR RUIZ.
CLIL BRITISH METHOD impulsa motivación, speaking y aprendizaje activo. Marta Gómez lidera la dirección psicopedagógica y Marta Rivera la formación.
Carlos García-Baltasar Ruiz
Descripción
Motivación temprana y comunicación en educación bilingüe: la experiencia CLIL BRITISH METHOD
AULA 2
All Aboard! Inclusive support for all students in bilingual classrooms - LYNDSAY BUCKINGHAM. EVA JECHIMER RAMÍREZ.
Lyndsay R. Buckingham, PhD, teaches EFL/CLIL at Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Her research focuses on inclusive, bilingual teacher training.
Lyndsay Buckingham
Eva Jechimer es, sobre todo, una apasionada de la educación. Doctora en Lenguas Modernas y Máster en Educación Bilingüe por la Universidad de Alcalá, ha ejercido como maestra en Lengua inglesa en centros de Primaria más de 20 años. Es profesora colaboradora en los grados de Magisterio de Universidad Pontificia Comillas y formadora de profesionales de la educación bilingüe. Sus investigaciones se centran en metodologías innovadoras para aprender inglés en entornos CLIL y, más recientemente, en las dificultades de aprendizaje en las áreas bilingües.
Eva Jechimer Ramírez
Descripción
Grounded in UDL and the All Aboard! project, this practical workshop provides ready-to-use tools—including visual scaffolds and checklists—to dismantle learning barriers in EFL/CLIL settings. Educators will learn to design inclusive activities that foster independence for all students.
AULA 3
Fresh Apporaches to Primary CLIL Art - ANA DEMITROFF DEMITROFF.
Ana’s four-decade career has spanned three countries (Spain, the UK and the US) and all the stages from 0-3 in nurseries to Higher Education as a co-tutor on the University of Jaén’s CLIL Master’s. The one constant in Ana’s professional life is a cross-curricular slant, from CLIL and Plurilingual Education to ESP for subjects as varied as Maritime English and Podiatry. She has done training for official entities, like the CEPs, Erasmus Plus, Taith and APPI, to teachers on the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. She is currently co-coordinator (with Anabel Reis) on the Iberian Cross-curricular SIG under the auspices of TESOL-SPAIN and APPI. Ana holds a Master’s in ELT from the Institute of Education (University of London) and the CAP (initial training for Secondary from the University of Santiago).
Ana Demitroff Demitroff
Descripción
In the “”Fresh Approaches to Primary CLIL Art”” workshop, we will focus on: • Language-rich activities to stimulate imagination and boost Art skills for all stages of Primary. • Proven strategies for promoting creativity and confidence, even with your non-arty pupils. • Practical tips for managing classroom mess effectively. Anything not covered in depth during this whirlwind session will be shared via a Google Drive link, ensuring participants have access to clear instructions. We will also provide references for extremely useful, lesser-known resources to inform your teaching.
AULA 4
Music as the Third Language in the Classroom - ANNA PIRES MELEIRO.
Anna Pires is a teacher trainer, coursebook author, materials writer and coordinator of the APPI Mindful EFL SIG, working in humanistic ELT.
Anna Pires Meleiro
Descripción
Music can be read, felt and shared as a language in the classroom. Using a multimodal framework, this session shows how learners can draw on their own language and culture to connect subjects, read sound and image critically, and develop intercultural understanding.
AULA 5
Coaching style needs analysis to transform one-to-one teaching and learning - ELENA KOZHEVNIKOVA.
Elena Kozhevnikova is a CELTA-qualified ELT instructor, coach and teacher trainer with 14 years of experience in adult language education.
Elena Kozhevnikova
Descripción
In this talk, the speaker will share practical coaching and methodological developments in needs analysis for language learners. The approach explores learners’ backgrounds, goals, and learning preferences, helping teachers create more personalized and effective learning experiences.
AULA 6
Neurodiversity in the classroom; from problem to opportunity - SANTILLANA - BOELO VAN DER POOL.
With over 30 years of experience in ELT and being dyslexic himself, Boelo specializes in language teaching to students with dyslexia and ADHD.
Boelo van der Pool
Descripción
Dyslexia and ADHD are not problems to fix, but learning differences to understand. This practical workshop helps bilingual teachers explore simple, smart classroom adjustments that support learners, reduce barriers, and make everyday teaching more effective for the whole class.
AULA 7
Critical AI Literacy for the Future of Multilingual Education - MARIA COADY. TERRI ASHCHI. ROCÍO LÓPEZ CAICEDO.
Dr. Maria Coady is Goodnight Distinguished Professor in Education and a Professor of Multilingual Education at North Carolina State University, USA.
Maria Coady
Terri Ashchi is a Ph.D. student at North Carolina State University whose teaching and research focus on literacy development for multilingual learners
Terri Ashchi
Rocío López Caicedo is a first-generation secondary school, college and graduate student from Colombia. She is a doctoral student in Teacher Education and Learning Sciences, with a concentration in Educational Equity at North Carolina State University. Rocío holds a Master’s in Educational Technology Management from Universidad de Santander (Colombia) and a Master’s in Global Education Leadership from Korea National University of Education (South Korea). As a former English Language Teacher and a rural director in Colombia, she focuses her research on Multilingual Learners and Dual Language Immersion Programs in rural areas.
Rocío López Caicedo
Descripción
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education faster than most schools and educators have had time to prepare for its implementation. This 45-minute workshop invites participants to frame AI from a Critical AI Literacy (CAIL) perspective.
AULA 8
A toolkit for effective coordination in bilingual schools - TRACEY CHAPELTON BURKE.
Tracey Chapelton is the Project Manager for English and School Education at the British Council in Spain. She has extensive experience in teaching, teacher training, curriculum development and materials writing in the bilingual education sector, and runs annual workshops for the Bilingual Education Programme coordinators. Tracey is a firm believer in the impact of bilingual education and supports teachers and coordinators through the annual training programme she overseas, as well as the new methodology guidelines which she is coordinating for teachers in the Bilingual Education Programme.
Tracey Chapelton Burke
Descripción
Effective coordination is one of the critical factors in a successful bilingual programme in any school. A collegiate response ensures consistency of approach, strengthens cross departmental planning and, crucially, leads to better outcomes for students. In this very practical workshop, you will reflect on practical ways to improve coordination in your school and use our handy template to develop your own context specific toolkit. Aimed at Primary and Secondary teachers and coordinators, the workshop draws on our expertise and experience in the British Council’s Bilingual Education Programme. We will have the chance to share challenges and explore actionable solutions together.
October 24 | Saturday - Noon
15:00 – 15:50
Workshops
AULA 1
Learning Beyond the Classroom: Developing Skills for Success - KAMILA DOLEJSI.
Kamila Dolejsi
Oxford International
Kamila is an experienced TESOL professional with over 20 years in English language education, teacher development, and academic leadership. Originally trained in Vancouver, Canada, she spent nearly a decade teaching English and training teachers in the Czech Republic before joining Oxford International Education Group in 2014.
Today, as Academic Director for Oxford International EFL UK & Digital Institute Language Services, Kamila leads academic development and quality assurance across a diverse portfolio of language programmes. She played a key role in developing Oxford International’s Online Pre-sessional English provision and Oxford ELLT, and also oversees in-sessional language support and the Teacher Training department.
With a particular passion for programme and materials development, academic quality, and innovative approaches to language education.
Kamila Dolejsi
Descripción
Universities and employers increasingly value skills such as critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, resilience, and intercultural awareness – yet these are often the most difficult to teach and assess through traditional classroom practice. This interactive workshop explores how international academic competitions provide authentic opportunities for students to develop these essential competencies through real-world challenges, debate, research, and teamwork. Drawing on examples from the Global Academic Championship participants will discover how competition-based learning can complement the curriculum, reveal hidden student potential, and better prepare young people for success in higher education and an evolving global workplace.
AULA 2
Play Date for Teachers: Round Two! - ADRIANA COTO FERNÁNDEZ.
With over 20 years of experience in education, Adriana works as a teacher, group leader, and speaking examiner.
Adriana Coto Fernández
Descripción
Play remains one of the most powerful tools in the English language classroom. This workshop explores new game-based learning ideas, complete with ready-to-use activities and adaptable templates.
AULA 3
Talk Less, Learn More: High-Impact Teacher Language for Bilingual Classrooms - ANGELA SAUCIUC.
Angela Daniela Sauciuc is Director of Programs and Teacher Training at Instituto Franklin–University of Alcalá, where she leads academic initiatives and professional development programmes in bilingual and international education. With more than twenty years of experience in education across Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania and the United Arab Emirates, she has worked as a teacher, trainer, academic coordinator and educational leader in a wide range of educational settings. Her professional experience spans the entire educational continuum, from Early Childhood and Primary Education to Secondary Education, Higher Education and Professional Training, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of language learning, teaching methodologies and educational development across different stages and contexts. Her areas of expertise include bilingual education, teacher language, classroom interaction, classroom management, active learning methodologies and second language acquisition.
Angela Sauciuc
Descripción
How can teachers make instructions clearer and questions more effective in bilingual classrooms? This highly practical workshop explores how teacher language can become a powerful tool for improving classroom management, student participation and learning. Participants will experience, analyse and practise strategies for giving effective instructions, checking understanding and asking questions that promote engagement and deeper thinking. Through interactive activities, role plays and classroom simulations, teachers will leave with a toolkit of ready-to-use techniques and classroom language that can be implemented immediately in bilingual and CLIL settings. A dynamic session focused on practical solutions that help students understand more, participate more and learn more.
AULA 4
¿Puede participar todo el alumnado en un aula bilingüe? Estrategias DUA desde la enseñanza de alemán en un centro preferente de discapacidad auditiva - LAURA LAHOZ MORENO.
Docente de alemán y coordinadora de bilingüismo en Educación Infantil y Primaria, con experiencia en innovación educativa e inclusión.
Laura Lahoz Moreno
Descripción
¿Puede participar todo el alumnado en un aula bilingüe? Taller práctico basado en la enseñanza de alemán en un centro preferente de discapacidad auditiva. Mediante DUA, los asistentes identificarán barreras y rediseñarán actividades bilingües más inclusivas.
AULA 5
When Cooperative Learning and AI Meet: Language, Reflection and Critical Thinking - CRISTINA DE VEGA BENAVIDES.
Cristina de Vega is a Primary Education teacher and British Programme Coordinator at CEIP Clemente Fernández de la Devesa (Medina del Campo, Spain), where she has worked for over twelve years. She teaches Literacy, Science, Social Studies, and Art through English and has extensive experience in bilingual education, Cooperative Learning, reading development, and hands-on methodologies. Passionate about educational innovation, Cristina specialises in the integration of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence to support active, student-centred learning. Her work focuses on combining AI with cooperative learning, formative assessment, and language education to foster communication, critical thinking, reflection, and digital competence. She regularly shares her classroom experiences through teacher training and conference presentations, promoting practical and meaningful approaches to innovation in education.
Cristina de Vega Benavides
Descripción
The rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education has created new opportunities for language learning, but it has also raised concerns about student passivity, and the reduction of meaningful interaction. In bilingual and CLIL classrooms, the challenge is not whether AI should be used, but how it can be used to grow rather than replace these processes. This workshop explores how AI can be integrated within cooperative learning structures to promote language development, reflection and critical thinking. Drawing on practical classroom experiences from Primary Education, participants will discover how AI-generated content can become a catalyst for interaction, discussion and deeper learning. Rather than positioning AI as a source of answers, the workshop presents it as a tool that encourages students to analyse, evaluate, improve, and justify ideas collaboratively. Through a range of examples and hands-on activities, participants will experience how cooperative structures such as Think-Pair-Share, Numbered Heads Together, Rally Robin and Round Table can be combined with AI tools to foster meaningful communication and active engagement. The session will also demonstrate how AI can support formative assessment processes by encouraging students to compare feedback, reflect on their learning and make informed decisions about how to improve their work. Special attention will be given to the development of AI literacy and critical digital competence, helping students move beyond simply generating responses to critically evaluating the quality, accuracy and usefulness of AI outputs. By combining the strengths of cooperative learning and AI, this workshop offers practical strategies for maintaining communication at the heart of learning while preparing students to become thoughtful, reflective, and responsible users of emerging technologies in bilingual educational contexts.
AULA 6
Lectoescritura en construcción: un proyecto real para debatir el futuro del aprendizaje - MIRIAM PASTOR MORATE.
Doctora, pedagoga y maestra con 20 años de experiencia en la docencia en inglés de áreas no lingüísticas del currículo de primaria.
Miriam Pastor Morate
Descripción
Participa en un debate apasionante en la educación actual: ¿cuándo y cómo introducir la lectoescritura en las etapas de infantil y primaria? A partir de un proyecto en desarrollo en un centro bilingüe, y lejos de ofrecer respuestas cerradas, se abrirá un espacio de intercambio de perspectivas.
AULA 7
Desarrollo de Soft Skills a través del debate en inglés - ANA BALLARÍN AUDINA. ANA ESTHER MONGE ARAGONÉS.
Docente desde 2012 en las etapas educativas de Secundaria y Bachillerato, profesora asociada en UNIZAR y he desempeñado puestos de coordinación.
Ana Ballarín Audina
Docente desde el año 2006, ha desempeñado puestos de Jefatura de Estudios y diversas coordinaciones. Creadora del canal de Youtube Ana Esther Teacher.
Ana Esther Monge Aragonés
Descripción
El debate en inglés desarrolla pensamiento crítico, comunicación y trabajo en equipo. Taller práctico para docentes de Secundaria y Bachillerato: cómo estructurarlo, qué soft skills activa y cómo evaluarlas. Basado en 3 años de experiencia real en aula.
AULA 8
Inteligencia artificial y creación de materiales inclusivos: cómo convertir al alumnado NEAE en protagonista de sus lecciones - MARTA WALLISER MARTIN.
Marta Walliser PhDes fundadora y directora ejecutiva de Infinite Spur y creadora de English For Us, un programa de enseñanza del inglés dirigido a alumnado con discapacidad intelectual, trastornos del neurodesarrollo y necesidades específicas de apoyo educativo. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en educación internacional, diseño de programas académicos, liderazgo educativo e innovación pedagógica. Su trabajo se centra en el desarrollo de metodologías inclusivas que combinan accesibilidad cognitiva, Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje, Lectura Fácil, gamificación, tecnología educativa e inteligencia artificial. A través de English For Us, impulsa proyectos que amplían las oportunidades de aprendizaje, comunicación y participación de estudiantes que tradicionalmente han tenido menos acceso a la enseñanza de idiomas. Ha recibido diversos premios y reconocimientos por su labor en el ámbito de la inclusión y la enseñanza del inglés.
Marta Walliser Martin
Descripción
Este taller presenta el uso de la inteligencia artificial para crear materiales inclusivos, accesibles y motivadores en la enseñanza del inglés al alumnado NEAE. A partir de la experiencia de English For Us y del curso English for Work, se mostrará cómo herramientas como ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Suno, NotebookLM, Canva, HeyGen, Wordwall, Interacty, Karthy y el bot conversacional de English For Us pueden ayudar a diseñar lecciones, personajes, cuentos, canciones, vídeos, actividades gamificadas y situaciones comunicativas adaptadas. El objetivo es convertir al alumnado en protagonista de sus lecciones, creando entornos de aprendizaje donde se reconozca, participe, se emocione y gane confianza.
AULA 9
Teaching in the United States: Growth Opportunities, Cultural Expansion, and Adaptation - IAG - SERGIO ESPINOSA.
Sergio Espinosa Delgado is Director of International Partnerships at International Alliance Group (IAG), with more than 20 years of experience in education, international cooperation, and public policy. He previously served as Director General of International Exchange and Affairs at the Sonora Department of Education and Culture, where he led educational internationalization initiatives and the state’s English language teaching program.
At IAG, he develops international partnerships and promotes teacher exchange and professional development opportunities.
He holds degrees in Business Administration from ITAM and Law from UVM, as well as master’s degrees from the Complutense University of Madrid and Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. He also participated in professional development programs at Harvard Law School through the Rafael del Pino Foundation.
Sergio Espinosa
Descripción
Este taller presenta el uso de la inteligencia artificial para crear materiales inclusivos, accesibles y motivadores en la enseñanza del inglés al alumnado NEAE. A partir de la experiencia de English For Us y del curso English for Work, se mostrará cómo herramientas como ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Suno, NotebookLM, Canva, HeyGen, Wordwall, Interacty, Karthy y el bot conversacional de English For Us pueden ayudar a diseñar lecciones, personajes, cuentos, canciones, vídeos, actividades gamificadas y situaciones comunicativas adaptadas. El objetivo es convertir al alumnado en protagonista de sus lecciones, creando entornos de aprendizaje donde se reconozca, participe, se emocione y gane confianza.
October 24th | Saturday - Afternoon
17:00 – 17:50
Workshops
AULA 1
Using Music, Songs & Movement to Develop Biliteracy for the EC and/or Elementary School Programs - DR. GILBERTO D SOTO.
Gilberto D. Soto, Ph.D. is currently Professor of Music Education/Guitar at Texas A&MInternational University where he teaches early childhood and elementary bilingual musiceducation courses. He also supervises the guitar studio, teaching and mentoring its majors,and directs the “TAMIU Classical Guitar Ensemble”.
In addition, Dr. Soto is the author ofthe bilingual music education books “Fiesta de Canciones” (Primary and IntermediateLevels), co-author of “Multilevel Strategies for English Language Learners”, co-author ofthe national music series “Spotlight on Music”, co-author of the national reading series“Treasures/Tesoros”; co-author of the national bilingual series “Wonders/Maravillas”, co-author of the national early childhood series “Three Cheers for Pre-K’, co-author andbilingual song arranger for the national mathematics series and the national series “DLMEarly Childhood Express”.
Dr. Soto is also the author of “Music of our World: Mexico”,“Teaching Music in the Multicultural Early Childhood Classroom”, and has written severalarticles to the national music education magazine “Music Express”, reviewed earlychildhood and elementary music education textbooks, and some of his publications have beenfeatured at the prestigious television network CNN International, and the TLC Channel.
Dr.Soto’s publications have been adopted in public and private school districts, not only all overthe United States, but in Europe and the Middle East, and some of his bilingual songarrangements and lesson plans have been translated in Mandarin, with the intention topublish translated versions of his songs, music lesson plans and activities in The Republic of China.
He holds a BA degree in Education from Universidad Autonoma del Noreste, a BA inMusic from Abilene Christian University, plus a M.M. and Ph.D. in Music Education fromthe University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Soto travels extensively offering hands on clinicsand lectures in bilingual music education to several of the most prestigious educationconferences and school districts.
Dr. Soto also performs flamenco and classical guitarconcerts throughout the United States, Central and South America, including the WhiteHouse in Washington, and recently in Spain and at the Middle East. Some of his guitararrangements and compositions have been featured at NPR national radio station. Dr. Sotohas received many awards for his contributions to bilingual music education, especially inunder priviledged school communities as well as many awards as a higher educationprofessor, administrator, and guitar instructor/performer.
Dr. Gilberto D Soto
Descripción
The main objective of this presentation is to provide principles and strategies as to how music and movement can be related and linked to the expressive and developmental needs of dual language programs for children from early childhood to elementary programs.
AULA 2
Developing Pragmatic Competence in the CLIL Classroom - YASHAR KHAZDOUZIAN. JAVIER CAÑAS VILLARREAL.
Yashar Khazdouzian currently works as a lecturer and researcher at Valencian International University (VIU) at the faculty of Education Sciences.
Yashar Khazdouzian
Javier Cañas currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Dpt of English Studies: Linguistics and Literature at the Faculty of Philology at UCM.
Javier Cañas Villarreal
Descripción
This workshop explores pragmatic competence in CLIL, focusing on how meaningful interaction and content-based tasks can foster appropriate language use in context. Participants collaboratively design CLIL activities targeting pragmatic functions such as requests and suggestions.
AULA 3
Lucky us who know how to use STEREOTYPES! - PIA MAHMOUDI.
Passionate about Internationalization, Communication, HR and AI and how to combine all of them into one big PLUS in Higher Education.
Pia Mahmoudi
Descripción
Are stereotypes really that bad? Perhaps they’re just our little helpers that make us understand the world around us without having to go into detail at every turn. In this worksop we’ll gain tools to use stereotypes to our advantage and to destigmatize them.
AULA 4
Reshaping the EMI Classroom: A Workshop on Teacher-Led Game Design Using Sequential AI Prompts - IRENE CASANOVA MATA.
Irene tiene intereses investigadores en innovación tecnológica, elaboración de recursos y materiales y metodologías activas en la enseñanza de idiomas
Irene Casanova Mata
Descripción
Discover how to build custom classroom games without writing code. This hands-on workshop teaches EMI teachers the art of vibe coding. Using a pre-designed sequence of AI prompts, you will learn to rapidly engineer a variety of interactive video games to boost student engagement.
AULA 5
Teaching sounds in context. Programar desde un enfoque fonológico en el área de Inglés - SONIA FERNÁNDEZ LÓPEZ. MARÍA ISABEL GUERRA ÁLVAREZ.
Maestra especialista en Ed. Infantil y Lengua Extranjera, licenciada en Psicopedagogía. Coordinada de Proyectos de Innovación y Grupos de trabajo.
Sonia Fernández López
Maestra especialista en inglés, licenciada en Filología Inglesa por la U. Complutense de Madrid y Doctora en Didáctica de la lengua Inglesa por la UR.
María Isabel Guerra Álvarez
Descripción
Taller teórico-práctico para programar desde un enfoque fonológico en el área de Inglés, de forma contextualizada, en Educación Infantil y Primaria. Partiremos de la guía didáctica elaborada en un grupo de trabajo intercentros organizado por el Gobierno de La Rioja.
AULA 6
Atelier de musique et de danse en français - MARÍA ISABEL ANDRES ALPUENTE.
Maestra de Ed. Musical, licenciada en Ciencias de la Educación con Máster en Gestión Cultural. Docente en el exterior, asesora de formación y francés.
María Isabel Andres Alpuente
Descripción
Taller vivencial dirigido a docentes interesados en integrar la música, el movimiento y la danza en el aprendizaje del francés. A través de dinámicas participativas, juegos rítmicos, canciones y propuestas de expresión corporal. No son necesarios conocimientos previos musicales ni de danza.
AULA 7
Practical S.T.E.M. for the Bilingual Classroom - CHRISTINA ELAINE VOUROS AUSEJO ALCALDE.
With over 20 years of experience in bilingual education in Spain, specializing in English based programs that foster both language fluency.
Christina Elaine Vouros Ausejo Alcalde
Descripción
This interactive session invites educators to explore practical, hands-on ways to integrate STEM concepts into Literacy and Science classrooms. Participants will discover a range of activities that are both easy to prepare and low-fuss, ensuring that STEM learning can be incorporated seamlessly.
AULA 8
Read, Talk, and Have Fun! - SONIA MARTÍN POVEDA. PATRICIA SÁNCHEZ ILLÁN.
Profesora y asesora de docentes para implantar nuevas metodologías de inglés en Ed. Infantil y Ed. Primaria.
Sonia Martín Poveda
Profesora y formadora de docentes sobre el Inglés como lengua extranjera y phonics en infantil y primaria.
Patricia Sánchez Illán
Descripción
Dar a conocer una metodología novedosa que entusiasma a profesores y alumnos. Mostrar ejemplos prácticos sobre cómo a través de la lectura de cuentos infantiles se pueden abarcar los contenidos de gramática y vocabulario de una unidad didáctica, las 4 habilidades lingüísticas.
AULA 9
Two Languages, Endless Possibilities - ANAYA/PEARSON - HARRY WATERS.
Harry Waters
Harry Waters is an educator, author, teacher trainer and founder of Renewable English. He works internationally in ELT, CLIL, bilingual education and sustainability, helping teachers connect language and content with the wider world. He is also Chair of Trustees at Kids Against Plastic, an international speaker, bike rider and vegan wannabe hippy.
Harry Waters
Descripción
Bilingual learning is about much more than learning the same things in two languages. We can develop language, subject knowledge and the skills learners need.
Drawing on ideas from The Science of Small Big Things Shine&Succeed!, this practical session will look at how we can make the most of that opportunity.
From critical thinking and creativity to collaboration, and global awareness, we’ll explore simple, practical ways to help learners connect what they learn in the classroom with the world around them.
October 25th | Sunday - Morning
12:10 – 13:00
Workshops
AULA 1
Fresh Approaches to Primary CLIL Natural Science - ANA DEMITROFF DEMITROFF.
Ana’s four-decade career has spanned three countries (Spain, the UK and the US) and all the stages from 0-3 in nurseries to Higher Education as a co-tutor on the University of Jaén’s CLIL Master’s. The one constant in Ana’s professional life is a cross-curricular slant, from CLIL and Plurilingual Education to ESP for subjects as varied as Maritime English and Podiatry. She has done training for official entities, like the CEPs, Erasmus Plus, Taith and APPI, to teachers on the Iberian Peninsula and beyond. She is currently co-coordinator (with Anabel Reis) on the Iberian Cross-curricular SIG under the auspices of TESOL-SPAIN and APPI. Ana holds a Master’s in ELT from the Institute of Education (University of London) and the CAP (initial training for Secondary from the University of Santiago).
Ana Demitroff Demitroff
Descripción
In the “”Fresh Approaches to Primary CLIL Natural Science”” workshop, we will look at:
- Language-rich activities to stimulate critical thinking and boost skills for all stages of Primary.
- Proven strategies for scaffolding scientific literacy.
- Practical tips for carrying out hands-on activities without breaking the bank or your back.
- Engaging material for daunting topics, like electricity, simple machines and forces.
Anything not covered in depth during this whirlwind session will be shared via a Google Drive link, ensuring participants have access to clear instructions. We will also provide references for extremely useful, lesser-known resources to inform your teaching.
AULA 2
Fotografía, lenguaje audiovisual y comunicación: propuestas educativas y de formación del profesorado en contextos plurilingües. - JORGE BARRIENDO ANSÓN.
Jorge Barriendo es docente, asesor de formación, fotógrafo y artista visual especializado en educación inclusiva, lenguas y medios audiovisuales.
Jorge Barriendo Ansón
Descripción
Propuesta metodológica para docentes que une fotografía y lenguaje audiovisual en contextos plurilingües. A través de actividades adaptadas a Infantil, Primaria y Secundaria, se exploran la imagen fija, el cortometraje y la narración visual como herramientas de comunicación, AICLE e inclusión.
AULA 3
Desarrollo del pensamiento crítico en el aula AICLE mediante la implementación de Círculos de Lectura - LETICIA FERNÁNDEZ TORRALBA.
Asesora en CARLEE con 18 años de experiencia internacional. Especialista en AICLE, internacionalización Erasmus+ y tecnología en el aula bilingüe.
Leticia Fernández Torralba
Descripción
Esta propuesta aborda la implementación de Círculos de Lectura en Secundaria AICLE como estrategia para desarrollar el pensamiento crítico y la competencia en L2. Se analiza el uso de roles estructurados y andamiaje sociocognitivo para superar barreras lingüísticas y fomentar la interacción oral.
AULA 4
The perfect formula for oral competence in Primary Education - ISABEL ADIEGO PETISME.
Primary English teacher at CEIP Doctor Azúa specialised in oral competence and active methodologies in bilingual education.
Isabel Adiego Petisme
Descripción
Hands-on workshop where teachers explore practical resources and interactive stations to develop oral competence in bilingual Primary classrooms through vocabulary, phonics, sentence building and oral interaction. Participants will experience ready-to-use speaking activities and active learning stra
AULA 5
El bilingüismo se puede cultivar en casa - CELIA DAIMEÉ MARTÍNEZ MÁRQUEZ.
Docente de secundaria, graduada en adquisición de segundas lenguas y madre no nativa criando bilingüe en inglés.
Celia Daimeé Martínez Márquez
Descripción
Este taller desmonta mitos sobre el bilingüismo en casa. Aprenderás por qué tu nivel no es una barrera y cómo crear rutinas afectivas y exposición diversa para que tus hijos conecten con el inglés de forma natural y segura, priorizando la comunicación sobre la perfección.
AULA 6
La francofonía como recurso educativo: talleres interculturales para desarrollar la competencia comunicativa y cultural - CONCEPCIÓN PORRAS PÉREZ.
Profesora sustituta interina en el Departamento de Didáctica de la Lengua y la Literatura de la Universidad de Granada desde 2018 hasta la actualidad, centrando su actividad en la enseñanza del francés y la didáctica de lenguas extranjeras.
Concepción Porras Pérez
Descripción
Este taller ofrece propuestas prácticas para integrar la diversidad cultural de los países francófonos en la enseñanza del francés como lengua extranjera. A través de recursos auténticos, materiales digitales y dinámicas colaborativas, los participantes descubrirán estrategias para fomentar la competencia comunicativa intercultural, la mediación y la ciudadanía global. Se presentarán actividades adaptables a distintos niveles educativos que permiten acercar al alumnado a la riqueza lingüística y cultural de la francofonía. El objetivo es promover una enseñanza del francés más inclusiva, motivadora y conectada con la realidad multicultural actual.
AULA 7
The Art of making learning visible - ANABEL REIS ALVES.
Relying on more than 25 years of classroom experience with different age groups, Anabel has been a teacher trainer for over 12 years and has trained teachers in Portugal, Spain, Tunisia (British Council) and Mexico – both at primary and secondary levels. Anabel holds an MA in Applied Linguistics from the University of Birmingham, U.K. and has a published chapter (University of Porto) on “Hands-on CLIL: A Project-based Orientated Approach to Geography in Lower Secondary”. She is a regular presenter at international conferences, the co-coordinator of the Iberian cross-curricular SIG (APPI), a co-author of a textbook in Portugal and has written material for both Spanish and Portuguese publishers, working on a regular basis with Areal Editores. She is also a co-tutor on two modules of an intercollegiate MA in CLIL. Her interests include CLIL, cross-curricular projects, developing hands-on activities with and through Art (drawing), and project-based learning (PBL).
Anabel Reis Alves
Descripción
Have you ever wondered how to help your students organise their ideas, connect concepts and make sense of new knowledge? In this session, we’ll explore how simple visual thinking tools and strategies can support diverse learners, foster creativity and learner agency, and strengthen connections between language and content learning.
AULA 8
What If…? Reimagining Stories to Foster Empathy - VIRGINIA VINUESA BENITEZ.
Virginia Vinuesa Benítez es licenciada en Filología Inglesa por la Universidad de Granada y doctora por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. Cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en educación en distintos niveles, desde Infantil hasta la Universidad, en España y el Reino Unido. Actualmente es profesora investigadora en la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, donde imparte didáctica de la lengua extranjera y dirige el Máster en Educación Bilingüe. Ha participado en la formación metodológica del profesorado en centros bilingües y su investigación se centra en la enseñanza de lenguas extranjeras, la educación bilingüe y la metodología AICLE. Es vicepresidenta de la Asociación Enseñanza Bilingüe y coeditora de la revista NABE Journal of Research and Practice.
Virginia Vinuesa Benitez
Descripción
This workshop explores how changing the narrator’s voice can transform the meaning of a story and foster empathy. Through practical classroom activities, participants will discover how working with multiple perspectives encourages reflection on social justice, diversity, and coexistence. The session highlights how English teaching can help students question narratives, recognize bias, and understand the importance of listening to different voices.