Developing Sustainable Quality in English Language Education:

Evolving Policies, Innovating Practices, Transforming Learning 

Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia 

28 – 30 August 2014

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Conference Description

The 12th Asia TEFL International Conference and the 23rd MELTA International Conference invites delegates to share, discuss and deliberate on the issue of Developing Sustainable Quality in English Language Education in Asia. The meeting encourages ELT professionals to share innovations in sustainability directed policies, pedagogies and learning systems. Asia TEFL and MELTA believe that any attempt to ensure sustainable quality in English education has to take into cognisance the changing nature of the English language, its transforming purpose, its use in changing contexts and its role in reframing transnational communication.

This event brings together education policy makers, practitioners and scholars to engage and collaborate with colleagues from around the world not only to solve key problems in the world of ELT and education but also to develop sustainable professional networks focused on the long term advancement of ELT related research and knowledge.

Conference Sub-themes

Papers, workshops, panel discussions, poster presentations and demonstrations can address the following areas:

Presentation Format/Duration 

Presentations may be in the form of:

• Paper presentations (30 mins)
• Poster presentations (30 mins)
• Workshops (60 mins)
• Panel discussions (60 mins)
• Commercial product demonstrations (60 mins)
• Creative Teacher Showcase (Full day exhibition)

All presentations shall be made in English.

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract and biodata: 1 March 2014

Notification of Acceptance: 1 April 2014

Registration and Payment: 1 May 2014

Submission of full paper for Conference CD* : 1 May 2014

*Papers submitted for inclusion in the conference CD proceedings will be considered for publication in either of the two MELTA journals (Malaysian Journal of ELT Research and The English Teacher). The CD will have an ISBN. 3

Presenters' Responsibilities

Presenters must submit a 250-word abstract of their presentations and a 50-word biodata (include email address).

• Presentations selected for the conference must not have their conceptual content changed substantially after acceptance.
• The lead presenter is responsible for informing the co-presenter(s) of all correspondence received.
• Presenters should check the http://asiatefl2014.melta.org.my for updates
• All presenters must complete the registration process by 1 May 2014, failing which the submitted abstract will be considered withdrawn.

Notification of Abstract Acceptance

 Notification of abstract acceptance will be made by 1 April 2014. Presenters who do not hear from us should contact MELTA for clarification.

Conference Registration

 The registration fee covers lunch, snacks, a conference kit, and access to all sessions for the duration of the three-day conference.

• Asia TEFL member (fee paying):   USD 140
• International Presenter/Participant (non-member):  USD 170

• Product Demonstration Presenter:  USD 200

Conference Venue

 The 12^th Asia TEFL conference will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre, Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. Please visit http://www.sarawaktourism.com/ and http://www.bcck.com.my/ for more information about the location and venue.

来源网站; http://asiatefl2014.melta.org.my/