CIEC 2025

"Abstract: A vast body of research on language attitudes has shown that speech style, vocabulary, and a speaker's accent play an important role in the social evaluation of the speaker. Using standard or non-standard language directly influences how others perceive us on at least two dimensions: status or superiority (e.g., intelligent, educated) and solidarity or attractiveness (e.g., friendly, pleasant). This cognitive process is often automatic and unconscious, based on learned stereotypes. Hint: Think of the bad guys' accents in movies. Fight your own cognitive biases by understanding this phenomenon!

Workshop style: Presentation with small tasks

Intended audience: Everyone interested in the relationship between stereotypes, language, and belonging; a belonging-inspired workshop with a strong scientific background

Disclaimer: Some stereotypes will be shown and discussed, come open-minded!"

Learning outcomes
- Increasing awareness of broad and personal language attitudes that influence our perception of other people
- Reflecting on stereotypes we (accidentally) learned
- Learning about language accommodation in the international environment - ""moving"" our own language toward others (e.g. choosing vocabulary depending on the public)"

This workshop will explore practical strategies for empowering English Language Learners (EAL) to take ownership of their learning and develop a strong sense of agency. Participants will delve into the importance of fostering autonomy, critical thinking, and self-directed learning in EAL classrooms. The workshop will provide hands-on activities, real-world examples, and opportunities for collaborative discussion.    

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. Define student agency and its importance for EAL learners.
2. Identify strategies to foster student autonomy and self-directed learning.
3. Develop effective classroom practices to empower EAL learners.
4. Create opportunities for EAL learners to take ownership of their learning.

We will explore innovative ways that educators can use AI to enhance language teaching and collaboration in the classroom. Participants will learn how AI tools like language learning apps, chatbots, and adaptive learning platforms can provide personalized learning experiences for students. There will be an interactive or hands-on approach either by pairs or in groups in using some of these AI tools.    

Key takeaways will include understanding how to leverage AI for differentiated instruction, utilizing AI for formative assessments, and use AI for collaboration in the classroom.

"This interactive workshop explores the powerful impact of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) on the well-being of both educators and students. We'll delve into a three-pronged approach, equipping you with strategies to implement SEL effectively at the individual, classroom, and school-wide levels. Through this comprehensive approach, we'll demonstrate how improved well-being leads to a more positive school environment, ultimately fostering academic achievement and success.

Learning outcomes
Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SEL and its benefits for educators, students, and the school community.
Participants will explore practical strategies to integrate SEL into the professional development of educators.
Participants will learn how to foster SEL competencies in students through engaging classroom practices.
Participants will develop a roadmap for creating a school-wide environment that promotes social-emotional well-being for all.
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Inclusive education is more than a policy—it’s a practice that requires thoughtful conceptualization and contextualization. For institutions to be genuinely inclusive, they must share a clear, common understanding of how inclusive practices can be implemented effectively within their unique contexts. This workshop is designed for educators, particularly those in leadership roles or responsible for Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Inclusion programs.

Drawing from the framework developed through my master’s thesis, this session will provide participants with practical insights and strategies to support inclusive education in their schools. Whether your institution is in the early stages of inclusive policy development or seeking to refine existing practices, the framework offers a flexible tool for planning, improving, and evaluating inclusive practices.

Participate in this collaborative workshop to discover effective strategies and proven practices for building an inclusive and empowering school community.

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

1. Understand the foundational principles of inclusive education and their application within various educational contexts.
2. Gain familiarity with a practical framework for planning, implementing, and evaluating inclusive practices in their schools.
3. Develop actionable strategies to create or enhance inclusive policies and foster a culture of inclusion within their institutions.

- This workshop is intended for high school science teachers.
- The activities require the participants to bring their own computer/tablet for the virtual labs and simulation activities.
- The workshop focuses on the use of virtual labs, simulations, and gamified learning.
- Participants will work in pairs for the virtual lab and simulations activity.
- Participants will gain practical insights, share experiences with others, and leave with digital strategies to enhance their science teaching.

Learning outcomes
1. Participants will be able to effectively incorporate virtual labs, simulations, and gamified tools into their science curricula, enhancing student engagement and understanding of scientific concepts.
2. Educators will develop the skills to guide students in using digital platforms for data visualization and analysis, fostering critical thinking and data literacy.

This is a dynamic and interactive workshop for leaders, or those who wish to become leaders, where participants will delve into the art of having difficult conversations. Guided by the insights of Jennifer Abrams and Kendall Zoller, this 60-minute session explores the nuances of difficult conversations, emphasizing empathy, clarity, and professionalism. Participants will examine real-life scenarios, engage in role-play activities, and gain practical strategies to navigate challenging discussions with colleagues, parents, and administrators. From understanding the human element of emotional communication to scripting and implementing strategies for successful conversations, this workshop equips educators with the tools to foster open dialogue, build strong professional relationships, and contribute to a positive and collaborative school environment. Come ready to share experiences, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and enhance your communication skills in a supportive learning environment.

1. Learning outcomes
2. Explore the human element in having hard conversations
3. Learn my scripting protocol for having effective hard conversations
4. Practice having hard conversations using my scripting protocol

The workshop will focus on introducing executive functioning in a classroom setting, especially in the context of elementary school students. The content is addressed to classroom teachers and co - teachers who have little or no prior experience with the concept of executive functioning and are looking for strategies that target learning independence.

Elementary teachers will benefit the most from it, but the content is transferable and will be applicable in middle school settings as well. The workshop will include a brief explanation of the concept of executive functions, as well as educator discussions on how it presents in the classroom. Participants will also join in collaborative planning exercises implementing those strategies in their contexts.

1: Participants will be able to identify what executive functioning is in the classroom setting;
2: Participants will be able to identify the benefits of addressing executive functioning in instruction;
3: Participants will be able to incorporate some strategies for strengthening executive functions in their context;

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Within that workshop participants get familiar with the RMD model of classroom behavior management, in order to create a harmonic classroom environment. This model is based on anti aggression training and helps not only creating a comfortable classroom environment, but personal development as well. The workshop introduces the RMD model as an alternative to classical behavioral classroom contracts since it builds social skills of students and is helpful to hold them accountable for their own behavior. The workshop style is a collaborative presentation with an implemented role play to get a clear vision how this model can help teachers to solve conflicts.

Participants get to know:
1. The RMD model as an alternative for classroom contracts
2. How to implement this model in their teaching routine
3. How to effectively and persistently solve conflicts within the class

This interactive session is offered in Khmer and focuses on using materials, prompts, and loose parts to create provocations for Early Years (EY) children aged 3 to 5. Participants will collaborate, explore answers, and gain practical skills through hands-on group activities.

Objectives:

Learn to design and use provocations effectively.
Understand the developmental needs of EY children.
Gain ideas from peers and shared discussions.
Outcomes: Participants will leave with actionable insights and confidence to apply these strategies in their classrooms.

Agenda

1. Internet in our lives
2. The School Environment
3. The Home Environment
4. Online Risks & Threats
5. Safety Guidelines for your child’s first phone

In this workshop, participants will consider the ways that we can support multilingual learners to develop their oral language. How do we track their language development to make sure children are growing their skills? What are some key aspects we should tune into and what measures can we use to monitor progress? During the workshop, participants will explore the different aspects of language (form, content and use) and how to select areas for progress monitoring. Participants will have a chance to practice analyzing oral language examples to hone their skills of noticing language features at the word, sentence and discourse level, as well as to identify next steps for targeted instruction. We will explore engaging and effective activities for vocabulary instruction as well as the process of selecting vocabulary words for units of study.    

Lesson outcomes

1. Understand why oral language development is key aspect of language learning
2. Understand the key components of oral language development (form, content, use)
3. How to Assess and track oral language development using language sampling and practice collecting language samples
4. Consider the different type of vocabulary students are expected to learn and decide how to select vocabulary to teach explicitly

Using MagicSchool AI we will explore ways to help support students of all ages (G3-12) to challenge their thinking, grow their background knowledge, revise their writing, and more. Teachers will have actionable data and insight into where their students are in any given context. Teachers can decide which tools to leverage and how. This will be a hands on workshop where participants should bring a device (ideally a laptop) and will have time to explore how they can use this in their own classroom.    

Understand how to Integrate MagicSchool AI into a UDL framework to significantly enhance the learning experience for all students. Empower both teachers and learners. Provide for continuous learning and responsible implementation.

Stories are a universal language that can inspire, teach, and connect us. In this workshop, educators will explore how storytelling can transform classroom experiences into meaningful opportunities for engagement and authentic learning. Participants will discover how stories—whether shared by teachers, students, or the community—can foster deeper connections, amplify student voice, and create an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen and valued. Educators will leave with practical storytelling techniques and strategies to integrate into their practice, enhancing learning and building community.
Learning Outcomes:

• Understand storytelling as a powerful tool for fostering engagement and connection in the classroom.
• Explore strategies for using storytelling to create authentic, inclusive, and student-centered learning experiences.

In this 75-minute workshop, educators will delve into the art and science of storytelling, focusing on its ability to captivate, connect, and transform learning. Through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions, participants will leave inspired and equipped to leverage storytelling to enhance student engagement and belonging in their classrooms.

"Using storytelling to enhance movement skills in Early Years:

Why:
1. There is evidence to show that combining movement and academic activities (i.e., storytelling) results in superior motor development and language ability compared with movement or storytelling alone. This is considered an embodied cognitive approach.
2. Storytelling is an innovative and arts-integrated pedagogy to foster knowledge and skills through creativity, engagement, confidence and motivation
3. Storytelling in the early years boosts memory, fosters imaginative, creative thinking and cognitive skills as well as develop cultural and moral understanding

How:
We will discuss different ways of incorporating storytelling in PE, such as story books, inventive stories as well as student generated stories.

What:
We will discuss a list of storybooks that incorporates movement easily in a PE lesson.
" The workshop will generate ideas for incorporating story telling and movement for early years teachers.