Humanizing Language Teaching in a Fast-Changing World

Abstract

In this interactive workshop, language teachers will experience a variety of social and emotional learning strategies designed to integrate seamlessly into language classes. These strategies are grounded in the concept of creating a “prepared” learning atmos-phere—one that extends beyond the physical classroom to include teacher language, task design, and classroom interactions. Participants will explore the intentional use of routines, games, icebreakers, and attention getters, as well as ways to provide meaningful choices, promote student voice, and foster mindfulness. Ultimately, the workshop aims to equip teachers with accessible, enjoyable, and effective tools to create language classrooms that are not only productive, but also supportive, human-centered, and responsive to today’s learners.