Theme: "Connect, Innovate, and Inspire Research and Practice in ELT"
Date: 24–27 April 2025
Location: Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University, Turkey

The English Language Teachers’ Association of Turkey (INGED) invites you to the 22nd INGED International ELT Conference hosted by Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University. Join us to explore, discuss, and share innovative ideas, research, and practices in English Language Teaching (ELT).

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Conference Focus
 

The theme, “Connect, Innovate, and Inspire Research and Practice in ELT,” encourages participants to share research findings, pedagogical approaches, and creative solutions to contemporary challenges in the field of ELT.

 

The theme of this year’s 22nd INGED International ELT Conference reflects the dynamic and evolving nature of English Language Teaching (ELT) in a rapidly changing world. In today’s interconnected and technology-driven society, the teaching and learning of English are no longer confined to traditional classrooms or fixed methodologies. Instead, ELT professionals are now called upon to connect, innovate, and inspire in ways that empower learners and educators alike to thrive in diverse, multilingual, and global contexts through research practices. We mainly focused on the following issues:

 

Connection in a Globalized World: As English continues to serve as a lingua franca across cultures, it is crucial to foster meaningful connections between people, ideas, and practices. This conference encourages participants to explore ways to bridge cultural and linguistic divides, promote intercultural understanding, and enhance communication in diverse settings.

 

Innovation for the Future: The integration of technology, artificial intelligence, and digital tools has transformed how languages are taught and learned. ELT professionals are uniquely positioned to drive innovative solutions that make language education more accessible, inclusive, and effective. The conference seeks to highlight cutting-edge research, methodologies, and tools that are shaping the future of ELT.

 

Inspiration to Overcome Challenges: From addressing the impact of global crises on education to embracing diversity and inclusion, ELT practitioners face numerous challenges. Through collaboration and shared experiences, this conference aims to inspire educators to develop resilience, adaptability, and creativity in their teaching practices.

 

By bringing together academics, teachers, researchers, and students from around the world, the 22nd INGED International ELT Conference aspires to create a platform where innovative ideas are exchanged, transformative research is shared, and practical strategies are discussed. The conference is designed to empower participants to not only enhance their professional practices but also to influence the broader field of English Language Teaching in meaningful and lasting ways.

 

We invite you to join us in Bolu this April to connect, innovate, and inspire as we collectively shape the future of ELT.

We welcome submissions on (but not limited to) the following topics:

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• Applied Linguistics and ELT

• Artificial Intelligence and Technology in Language Education

• Assessment and Evaluation in ELT

• Classroom Discourse

• Classroom Research

• Critical Pedagogy in ELT

• Cultural Studies in ELT

• Curriculum and Material Development

• Digital Literacy for Language Learners and Teachers 

• Educational Ideologies and Classroom Practices

• Inclusive Practices and Special Education in ELT

• Intercultural Communicative Competence

• Literature in ELT

• Mixed Level Classrooms

• Multilingual Classrooms

• Professional Development

• Resilience and Well-Being in Education

• Self-study Research

• SLA Research and Second Language Pedagogy

• Social Justice in ELT

• Sustainability in ELT

• Teacher Education

• Teacher Identity

• Teacher/Learner Agency

• Teachers as Researchers

• Teaching English through Distance and Blended Learning

• Teaching and Learning Practices

• Teaching English to Young Learners

• The Use of Corpora in Language Learning/Teaching

• Translanguaging

• World Englishes, ELF, and EIL

 

The first day (24 April, Thursday) will be dedicated to undergraduate students’ presentations, creating a platform to inspire the next generation of ELT practitioners and researchers.

Important Dates

• Deadline for Proposal Submission: 1 February 2025

• Response to Proposals via Email: 1 March 2025

• Registration Deadline for Presenters: 15 March 2025

• Conference Dates: 24–27 April 2025 (24 April is reserved for undergraduate students’ presentations)

 

Submission Process

Submit your proposal using the submission form at the link below:
https://forms.gle/Dknwy3NNtv9RiScQA

 

Presentation Types

We invite proposals for the following types of presentations:

 

Paper Presentation

A paper is a 20-minute session that describes an innovative idea, research, or a procedure through which the presenter has recently gained awareness of an aspect of language, language teaching, and/or learning. It should describe what has been done in relation to theory or practice or may focus on commercial materials or products. Its content should be relevant to the delegates who work outside the presenter’s local context as well. The presenter is requested to allocate time for questions and discussion. The summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline the steps and topics that will be discussed in the paper. 5 minutes should be allocated for question and answer. 

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​Demonstration/Workshop Presentation

​A demonstration/workshop is a 40-minute practical presentation that shows how to use or apply a technique(s) or activity/task(s). It is an experiential learning session where participants are actively involved. The summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline the steps and topics that will be discussed in the paper. 5 minutes should be allocated for question and answer. 
 

Poster Presentation

A poster session gives a visual presentation illustrating or summarizing a project, research study, or a feature of language teaching and/or learning. Each poster will be allocated wall/board space and there will be a 60-minute slot in the program solely for the presentation and discussion of the posters by the presenters and delegates; however, the posters will be on exhibit throughout the conference. 

​The poster presenters will be expected to be on hand during this slot. Their summary should be no more than 250 words and should explicitly outline and discuss the steps and procedures that they will present in their poster.

 

Criteria for Proposal Selection

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

• Originality and contribution to the field of ELT.

• Relevance to the conference theme and audience.

• Practical implications for ELT practices.

• Completeness and clarity of research or project phases.

• Respect for the audience’s knowledge level.

Proposals should not have been presented in previous INGED conferences.

 

Important Notes:

• Each presenter can present a maximum of two sessions (papers and/or demonstrations).

• Proposals will undergo blind peer review. Ensure your summary reflects your study’s originality, significance, and clarity.

• Accepted summaries will be published on the conference website.

• Joint presenters must register and pay the conference fee individually.

 

Contact and Additional Information

For questions and updates, contact us at the emails below:

• ingedconference@gmail.com

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