Dr. Anne Pomerantz, an applied linguist and lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania, visited Dong A University on November 7th and 8th. During her visit, she held an engaging session with the university's faculty and students through an in-depth workshop on language teaching.
The "hot" topics on artificial intelligence (AI) in English language teaching and methods for improving student assessment, presented by Dr. Anne Pomerantz, captured great attention from faculty and students at Dong A University.
On November 7th and 8th, Dong A University hosted a special workshop featuring Dr. Anne Pomerantz, an applied linguist and teacher trainer at the University of Pennsylvania.
During her two-day visit, Dr. Pomerantz shared valuable insights on modern trends in language teaching, especially the application of technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and new teaching methods.
On November 7th, she presented two engaging topics at the workshop: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) in English Language Teaching + Enhance your Approach to Assessment: AI Tools for Language Educators" and "From Principles to Practice: Designing Tech-Enhanced Lessons for English Classrooms." With her experience, she helped instructors understand how to use AI to optimize the teaching and learning process, as well as AI tools that can support assessment and improve student learning outcomes. Additionally, she shared insights on how to incorporate technology into lesson design to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.
The faculty members of Dong A University participated in discussions on various topics during the workshop
On the morning of November 8th, Dr. Pomerantz held another workshop for both faculty members and students currently studying English Language, with the goal of helping students gain insights, assisting instructors in improving teaching methods, enhancing technology skills, and creating a more effective learning environment for students in multilingual classrooms.
Dr. Pomerantz's workshop at Dong A University not only helped instructors enhance their professional skills but also provided an opportunity for them to explore new teaching trends, thereby fostering a positive and effective learning environment for students in the future.
Students of Dong A University actively participated and interacted with the international expert
As the Director of the Ph.D. program in Educational Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Anne Pomerantz has made significant contributions to the field of bilingual education, designing training programs for teachers and organizing valuable workshops for the educational community. The knowledge and methods she shared at Dong A University this time have provided great meaning and inspiration to both teachers and students, particularly in applying technology and modern teaching and learning methods to today's educational environment.