Harumi Manik Ayu Yamin, TEFLIN Delegate at 2024 ALAK International Conference
On October 12, 2024, TEFLIN delegate, Harumi Manik Ayu Yamin (Vice Secretary of TEFLIN) attended the 2024 Applied Linguistics Association of Korea (ALAK) International Conference at Seoul National University, South Korea. Professionally hosted by ALAK, the theme of the conference was L2 Curriculum and L2 Development.
Attended by approximately 100 participants and presenters from South Korea, England, Hong Kong, the United States, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and China, the conference featured renowned keynote speakers in second language acquisition and language education: Kook Hee Gil from University of Sheffield, UK and Yukio Tono from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies, Japan.
As for onsite featured speakers, in addition to Harumi Manik Ayu Yamin from Universitas Indonesia, who gave a presentation on The Role of English as a Medium of Instruction in Reshaping Higher Education in Indonesia, there were also Melinda Whong from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Xiaoling Gao from CELEA: Zhengzhou University, Gornkrit Meemongkol from Thai TESOL: Srinakharinwirot University, and Takayuki Hara from JACET: Kagoshima University. There was also an online presentation from a featured speaker from KoTESOL, Reece Randall (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDIS)). The whole-day conference started at 09:00 with opening remarks from Yoonhee Jang, the Director of Language Education Institute of Seoul National University, and Sun-Young Lee, the President of ALAK. It was officially closed at 17:10 by Kyungja Ahn as the Conference Chair. After the conference, there was a farewell dinner attended by invited speakers and committee members.
Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini to Represent TEFLIN at 32nd MELTA International Conference
Ni Luh Nyoman Seri Malini, Coordinator of Bali and Nusa Tenggara Chapter/Udayana University, was honoured to be invited by MELTA as featured speaker on the 32nd MELTA International Conference on English Language Teaching Education held on 21-22 September 2024 at Brickfield Asia College, Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia. She presented her collaborative research with I Gusti Ayu Vina Widiadnya Putri (Mahasaraswati University) entitled Micro and Macrostructural Configurations as Gender Representation In Indonesian Text Book.
The purposes of the conferences are to provide opportunities for researchers and classroom practitioners in the field of English language education to share their work and encourage greater engagement with peers and to provide students with a platform to showcase their projects in STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading & Writing, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) through oral presentations using the English language in line with with the theme ‘From Promise to Practice: Delivering Quality English Language Education.
During the conference, participant attended workshop, showcase from teacher, exhibitions, echoes from classroom, prominent speakers from government, academician, teachers and practitioners. In order to fulfil certain partnership agreements, learn about how other conferences and associations are run, make contacts in the international community and building an awareness of the association abroad, this conferences also attended by MELTA’s partners namely BELTA (Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association), Thai TESOL (Thailand TESOL), NELTA (Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association), Africa ELTA (the Africa English Language Teacher Association), and many more English teacher Association.
Maria Hidayati: TEFLIN Representative at the 63rd JACET Convention
It is a privilege for Maria Hidayati, TEFLIN Secretary General, to share her insights as a featured speaker at the 63rd JACET (The Japan Association of College English Teachers) Convention. This annual event was held from August 28 to 30, 2024, at Aichi University in Nagoya, Japan. The convention’s theme, “Examining the Role of English language Education in Higher Education,” brought together teachers, scholars, educators, and practitioners from across the globe to explore a wide range of issues and advancements in the field of English language education. The event featured various presentation formats, including research paper, case study, symposium/workshop, affiliated members’ presentation, and poster sessions, offering a dynamic and engaging platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Maria Hidayati was invited as an overseas affiliated member, an acknowledgement to her contributions in English language education. During her presentation, she shared her insights on “The Impact of Listening to Indonesian students’ speaking skills. In her talk, she highlighted the crucial role of listening in fostering effective communication, emphasizing that listening is not merely a passive skill but a vital source of language input. She pointed out how listening contributes to learners’ acquisition of both linguistic forms and meaning.
Drawing form an extensive literature, she emphasized that listening acts as a model for pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary usage, all of which are crucial for mastering speaking skills. However, she argued that a key challenge faced by Indonesian students is their limited awareness of how active listening can be strategically used to improve their spoken language. Her study aimed to close this gap by exploring students’ perspectives on listening activities integrated into their speaking classes. Specifically, she examined how students engaged with graded readers provided through Xreading, an online library platform. This approach sought to enhance their listening experiences, and in turn, their speaking performances.
She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to participate in the JACET Convention, which not only allowed her to share her insights but also enabled her to experience Japan for the first time. She described the event as a career milestone, as it provided a platform to connect with a lineup of distinguished speakers and academics. Among them were Heath Rose from the University of Oxford, a prominent figure in global English language education, and Hoo-Kyung Park, co-President of AsiaTEFL, whose contributions to the field have been widely recognized.
Beyond the academic engagements, she also embraced the cultural aspects of her visit. She enjoyed Japan’s hospitality, the delicious cuisine, and the vibrant ambiance of Nagoya, all of which added a memorable experience to her professional journey. Overall, she regarded the convention as a rewarding and enriching experience, making a significant contribution in her career as an educator and researcher.
Narrated by: Maria Hidayati
Suwarsih Madya Representing TEFLIN at 2024 Understanding China: Seminar on International Education Cooperation
Indonesia was one the eight countries having the opportunity provided by the BNU Zhuhai OC of the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly and the 2024 Understanding China: Seminar on International Education Cooperation. (BNU Zhuhai = Beijing Normal University at Zhuhai). The Indonesian delegates consist of two representatives from TEFLIN (Suwarsih Madya from UST, Yazid Busthomi from UM) and … others, each from Musamus University, Brawijaya University, Indonesia Education University, State Islamic University of Bandung, Gunung Jati State Islamic University). Of these, two presented a paper, i.e. one at the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly and the other at the 2024 Understanding China. Other participants were the honorary participants, labeled as VIPs in the badge.
The 2024 Understanding China Seminar on International Education Cooperation was organized to support the achievement of the BRLCN’s long-term goal of establishing “a two-way exchange platform between Chinese universities and overseas educational institutions.” Its short-term objective is “to facilitate the opening up of Chinese high-level education and support global education development.” With its headquarter in Beijing, the BRLCN is “a cross-regional, cross linguistic, and open international cooperation mechanism in the field of language and culture, that is “committed to working its member organizations and other partners to strengthen the alignment of language education policies, enhance the quality of language education in all participating countries, and promote language connectivity within the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework.” The network also seeks to strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges between China and other countries, promoting the influence of the BRI, and to contribute to implementing the BRI.
For the 2024 Understanding China Seminar on International Education Cooperation, 33 universities from 8 countries were invited to send their delegates: 3 from Bangladesh, 5 from Russia, 5 from Indonesia, 3 from Malaysia, 2 from Nepal, 1 from Thailand, 2 from
Mongolia, and 12 from the host China. The seminar presented seven invited speakers: 6 from China, 1 from Russia, and 1 from Indonesia. The seminar is yearly held in integration with the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly. The 2024 Global English Education China Assembly presented 450 papers by English teaching academics from 17 countries, with 420 from China and the rest from 15 other countries. The integration was realized by having the participants of both events in the plenary sessions in the morning.
Yazid Basthomi to Represent TEFLIN at 2024 Understanding China: Seminar on International Education Cooperation
Representing TEFLIN, Prof Suwarsih Madya and Yazid Basthomi attended the conference held at Beijing Normal University, Zhuhai Campus, from 26 to 28 July 2024.
The conference has the aim of promoting cultural exchanges and educational cooperation among countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative (the Belt and Road Languages and Cultures Network) which has a long-term goal of establishing a two-way exchange platform between Chinese universities and overseas educational institutions.
The conference held under the overarching Belt and Road platform has the aim of facilitating the opening up of Chinese high-level education and support global education development.
Jointly organized, interestingly, the conference was part of the activities of China Daily. This demonstrates that as a company working in the realm of news production and distribution, China Daily plays a pivotal roles in the discussion around the position of English language in the communications around the globe.
Issy Yuliasri to represent TEFLIN at the 58th RELC International Conference
Issy Yuliasri, Coordinator of TEFLIN Central Java Chapter, represented TEFLIN to attend the 58th RELC International Conference: Re-humanizing, Re-conceptualizing, and Reimagining Language Teaching and Learning for Education 5.0 in Singapore, March 11-13, 2024. She spoke as a featured speaker on the topic “How Indonesian EFL Teachers Cope with Education 5.0”.
Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum Represented TEFLIN at 20th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching
TEFLIN was invited to attend the 20th Annual CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, at the Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC), Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on 23-25 February 2024.
TEFLIN sent a representative from the Regional Coordinator for the Special Region of Yogyakarta, Dr. Ed. Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum, to attend this activity as a Featured Speaker.
CamTESOL is a professional organization organized by IDP Education in collaboration with local ELT institutions in Cambodia and with the support of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. CamTESOL has hosted an annual international conference since 2005.
In addition to introducing TEFLIN, Dr. Ed. Dyah Setyowati Ciptaningrum also presented her paper entitled Instilling character in English Language Learning Materials for Generation Z in Indonesian Context.
Professor Zuliati Rohmah to Represent TEFLIN in The 43rd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2024
Professor Zuliati Rohmah, the Regional Coordinator for TEFLIN East Java chapter, attended The 43rd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2024 as an invited speaker representing TEFLIN. The conference was organized by Thailand TESOL on 26-27 January 2024 in the Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Her presentation discusses the activities that Professor Zuliati and her team have done in training teachers to design multimodal texts to promote multimodal literacy among students. The program has been conducted with the collaboration between Universitas Brawijaya, TEFLIN and supported by the British Council. About two hundred fifty teachers were involved in the program consisting of two days online seminars, five mentoring sessions, and three offline sessions with teachers in East Java, Nusa Tenggara Barat and Sumatera Barat. The teachers admitted to enjoy the sessions and learned a lot from the program. Due its success, Professor Zuliati is keen to share the experience with colleagues worldwide through the international conference in Chiang Mai. Thai TESOL conferences are held annually.
The 43rd Thailand TESOL International Conference 2024 is held in Empress Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand. The 43rd Thailand TESOL International Conference invites TESOL practitioners from a variety of multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary fields to capture insightful ELT ground-breaking research, pedagogies, materials and innovations for current and future endeavors at local and global contexts.
The committee welcomes and invites TESOL community members worldwide in the following, but not limited to: ELT professional development, Localization and globalization in ELT, EMI (English Medium Instruction), Translanguaging, Intercultural communication, Teaching culture, Global Englishes, Literacy and 21st Century skills in ELT, Bilingual and multilingual education, Language awareness and literature, ELT innovative pedagogy, Digital literacy in ELT, ELT innovation and technology, Innovative approaches in ELT research, Curriculum and materials development, Language testing and assessment, Psychology for language teaching and learning , Teaching young learners. The conference website is accessible at tesol.conferences.in.th.
M. Zaim, TEFLIN Representative, Shares Insights on ‘Promoting Growth Mindset in Professional Teacher Education in Indonesia’ at JALT 2023 Conference
M. Zaim, the Vice President of TEFLIN, was honored to be invited by the Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT) to present a paper at the JALT 2023 Conference. This prestigious event, themed “Growth Mindset in Language Education,” unfolded from November 24 to 27, 2023, in Tsukuba City. Attended by educators, teachers, non-formal education instructors, book authors, and researchers from various countries worldwide, the conference provided a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.
Among the distinguished speakers at the JALT 2023 Conference were Prof. Gary Barkhuizen from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, who explored “Teacher Mindset Stories: What Happens When Teacher Identity and Teacher Mindsets Meet?”; Prof. Judy Noguchi from Kobe Gakuin University, whose presentation delved into “Learning: The Never-Ending Life Adventure”; and Kathleen Kampa, who discussed “Planting the Seeds of a Growth Mindset.” Notably, Prof. M. Zaim from TEFLIN addressed the critical topic of “Promoting Growth Mindset in Professional Teacher Education in Indonesia.” He outlined the implementation of the MERDEKA learning steps, emphasizing self-reflection, concept exploration, collaborative problem-solving, demonstration of acquired knowledge and skills, integration of learning material with other knowledge, reflection on experienced changes, and action-taking in the classroom.
In addition to TEFLIN, JALT invited representatives from various JALT Affiliates to share their insights. These included the English Teachers’ Association of the Republic of China (ETA-ROC), Korea Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (KOTESOL), Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (MELTA), Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA), Thailand TESOL (ThaiTESOL), and The Philippine Association for Language Teaching (PALT). The conference marked a significant milestone by initiating the formation of the Pan-Asian Consortium Forum, serving as a collaborative platform for PAC members to exchange ideas and explore ways to enhance language education in Asia.
The participation of TEFLIN representatives at this conference significantly contributed to the discourse on growth mindset in the context of language learning in Indonesia. Additionally, TEFLIN representatives showcased the organization’s efforts to enhance teacher competency in Indonesia and foster collaborations with similar organizations worldwide, particularly in Asia.
Sudarman Represented TEFLIN in New Directions in East Asia (NDEA) 2023 in Hanoi, Vietnam
Currently serving as the Kalimantan Timur Chapter’s TEFLIN coordinator, Sudarman was given the chance to represent TEFLIN at the 11th British Council New Directions in Language Assessment East Asia 2023 conference, which took place in Hanoi, Vietnam, on October 27–29, 2023. English language practitioners, instructors, lecturers, and researchers around the globe, particularly in East Asia, attended the three-day conference, which was hosted by British Council Vietnam. This year’s conference theme, The Future of English Language Assessment in Learning Systems, offered a stimulating framework for conversations about assessment’s function as a catalyst for learning and reform in educational institutions.
The opening ceremony for the conference was held at Vietnam National University on the first day of the event. In addition to Sudarman, two other members of the TEFLIN board, Dr. Itje Chodidjah and Sisilia Setiawati Halimi, Ph.D., also joined the conference as featured speakers and panelists. Dr. Itje Chodidjah discussed assessment as learning enabler in teaching young learners in Indonesia in a panel session which was conducted on the third day of the conference in British University Vietnam, while Dr. Sisilia Halimi took part in a parallel session as a presenter on the second day of the conference.
