INNOCONF2020 – PROGRAMME

Please note this programme is provisional and subject to change.

Zoom session IDs will be emailed to participants after registration.
Registration will close on 11th September, midnight.
10.00-10.15 Welcome:
Andrea Wilczynski, Head of the School of Modern Languages, and Franck Michel, Deputy Director of Combined
Honours, Newcastle University, co-founders of the InnoConf series. Members of the Conference organisational
committee.
Session ID: TBC
10.15-11.00 Keynote 1: Professor Rene Koglbauer, Dean of Lifelong Learning and Professional Practice, Newcastle University.
René Koglbauer is Professor of Professional Learning and Leadership and University Dean for Lifelong Learning and Professional Practice at
Newcastle University. Following a career in language teaching in secondary and further education settings, René started out his university
career as PGCE Course Leader for Languages. René was president of the Association for Language Learning (ALL, 2014-2016) and is the
current chair of ALL’s management board. He is also a member of the UCML executive board and is the UK representative to the
International German Teacher Association (IDV).

Title: Transition in challenging times: modification to the national language curriculum and its impact on HE languages
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11.00-11.10 BREAK
11.10-11.50 Transition to HE (1) New methods in language learning (1) WORKSHOP 1:
(presentations) (presentations) Chair: TBC
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sessions 1 Session ID: TBC Session ID: TBC From face-to-face to online in Foreign
• Supporting post-16 Language • Metacognitive awareness in L2 Languages Teaching: an outstanding
Learners Online: a multi-lingual listening: A transition from doing experience.
approach. listening into teaching it. Christina Rodríguez Oitavén –
Lucy Jenkins - Cardiff University. Jesús Toapanta - University of University of Oxford.
• Supporting students through Alberta.
different levels and types of study • Online translation as friend, not
(TBC). foe: using online translation as
Caroline Lynch - Cardiff University. parallel texts to access literature
for modern language learning.
Ulrike Bavendiek – University of
Liverpool.
11.50-12.05 Parallel sessions 1 Question time
12.05-12.45 LUNCH BREAK
12.45-13.25 Transition to HE (2) Online teaching and learning (1) WORKSHOP 2:
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Parallel Session ID: TBC Session ID: TBC How can an alternative form of
sessions 2 • Transition from A Level to Degree • A preliminary study on online assessment improve student
education: exploring ways to help Chinese teaching for adult learners engagement and motivation in the
language students with this step in the UK. current context?
into a Degree Program. Luxi Yang and Chuyi Wang – Carmen Álvarez-Mayo - University of
Ana Carrasco and Ester Borin Confucius Institute, University of York.
Bonillo – Cardiff University. Manchester
• Culture in language studies and • Student-centred learning and
culture of language studies: formative assessment: a possible
impulses for transition. answer to online language
Cathy Hampton - University of teaching and learning.
Warwick. Miao Li - University of Calgary.
13.25-13.40 Parallel sessions 2 Question time
13.40-13.50 BREAK
13.50-14.30 New methods in language learning (2) Online teaching and learning (2) Learning from real experience (1)
(presentations) (presentations) (presentations)
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• Using learners’ background and
experiences in ab-intio Japanese
 class: cultivating a reassuring • Transitions in assessment: • Language education as public
learning environment whilst opportunities and challenges for engagement: designing authentic
learning Kana syllables. 2020 and beyond. projects on German speaking film.
Megumi Bailey - University of York • Outreach in the times of Covid-19: Thomas Jochum-Crichley -
• Inductive approach of learning reaching out to wider audiences? University of York
forms and content in beginner- Romain Bardot, Elena Polisca, • Translating for real, learning
intermediate French language Cyrille Rollet, Sascha Stollhans - through experience
courses. Lancaster University Angela Uribe de Kellett - Newcastle
Miao Li - University of Calgary University
14.30.14.45 Parallel sessions 3 Question time
14.45.14.55 BREAK
14.55-15.35 Redefining language teaching and Year Abroad preparation Learning from real experience (2)
learning in HE (presentations) (presentations) (presentations)
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• Linguistic, academic and
sociocultural transition: a triple • Using videos to support students’ • Student Language Ambassadors:
challenge transition to the year abroad. from learners to facilitators
Anne Morel-Lab - Université Aziza Zaher, Durham University Eira Jepson – Cardiff University
Lumière Lyon 2
 • Transitioning to an Egalitarian • Impact of task-based projects for • Using remote communication tools
Language Teaching Course transition from University to to facilitate student engagement,
Gyabam Mahajan – University of placements abroad: the case of language learning and cross-
California, Los Angeles students of Spanish as a Foreign disciplinary professional
Language. development before, during and
Nazaret Perez Nieto – Cardiff after the pandemic: The Newcastle
University Calls project 2020 as a case study.
Ares Llop Naya – University of Barbara Guidarelli and Cristina
Cambridge Peligra - Newcastle University

15.35-15.50 Parallel sessions 4 Question time

15.50-16.00 BREAK
16.00-16.45 Keynote 2: Dr Cathy Hampton, Principal Teaching Fellow, University of Warwick.
Title: TBC
Session ID: TBC
16.45-17.00 Final question time and closing remarks: Sandra Salin, InnoConf2020 Coordinator.
Session ID: TBC