Evolving Trends in Foreign Language Education: Past Lessons, Present Reflections, Future Directionsย
Inaugurated in 2004, the biennial CLaSIC has been a platform for academics, researchers, and professionals from Asia and beyond, to showcase their current research and practices in foreign language education and related fields. Anticipating its landmark tenth iteration in 2024, we welcome all proposals of paper and poster presentations to share insights, experiences and perspectives on current and forthcoming developments in language pedagogy and its related disciplines for a more inclusive, effective and innovative Foreign Language Education.
Technological Paradigms, The Digital Shift, and Mobile Technologies
Impact of AI, VR, mobile devices, and other emerging technologies on learning and teaching techniques.
Innovative Instructional Approaches, Curriculum and Materials Development
Influence of 21st-century skills on pedagogy, student engagement, and transformative teaching; Community-based, Situated, and Project-Based Learning; Material design aligned with evolving needs of modern language education
Cultural and Language Diversities and Literacies
Teaching and mastering languages in diverse cultural and linguistic landscapes
Language Assessment, Evaluation, Feedback
Innovative assessment methodologies, their validity and reliability, and broader implications.
Learner Diversity and Challengesโฏin Language Education
Inclusivity strategies and their transformative potential; Diversity issues and the problems they pose in language instruction.
Teacher Education, Professional Development
Contemporary practices, evolving roles, and responsibilities of modern language educators.
Research Methods and Approaches
Exploring methodologies shaping academic research in language education
Emergent Themes in Language Education
Topics shaped by past experiences, future expectations, and current disruptions in pedagogy.
