“Fostering autonomy in learning languages using immersive strategies”
Keynote Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Stéphane Bouchoucha
Associate Professor, Nursing and Associate Head of School (International), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Deakin University
Stéphane Bouchoucha is an Associate Professor in Nursing and Associate Head of School (International) in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Deakin University. Stéphane joined the School of Nursing and Midwifery in April 2015. Prior to this Stéphane had over 20 years of experience in the clinical setting and facilitating the learning of both undergraduate and post-graduate nursing and midwifery students in Australia, Hong Kong, the UK and Singapore. Stéphane research program has a focus on Infection Prevention and Control. Stéphane is the president of the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) the peak body for Infection Prevention and Control professionals in the Australasian region.
Focus areas:-
- Language acquisition strategies: How learners can actively take charge of their language learning process by utilizing different strategies based on their individual needs and learning styles.
- Cultural awareness in language learning: Exploring how to integrate cultural understanding into language instruction, promoting intercultural competence among learners.
- Immersive techniques and strategies: Exploring ways of developing and applying techniques and strategies to engage learners in active learning geared to empathy, cultural competence, and global perspectives.
- Learner autonomy in different contexts: Examining how learner autonomy can be fostered in various learning environments, including online, classroom, and self-study settings.
- Motivational factors for language learning: Investigating what motivates learners to take ownership of their language learning journey and actively engage with the material.
- Assessment of learner autonomy: Discussing methods to assess and measure the level of autonomy a learner has developed in their language learning process.
- Technology and learner autonomy: How digital tools and platforms can empower learners to take more control over their language learning experience.
Conference Chair
Prof. Gamini Fonseka
Conference chair