Conference Papers
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Conference Papers List 2013
Solly, M. (2013) ‘A new architecture for supporting ELT in development contexts’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, Liverpool, UK, 8-12 April 2013.
Shaheen, R; Azim, F; KAbir, S, (2013) Interaction between school and media based interventions to influence English language learning: A case of Bangladesh British Educational Research Association 2013. University of Sussex September 3- 5, 2013 (paper accepted)
Shaheen, R; Walsh, C; Power, T; Burton, S, (2013) Assessing the impact of large-scale teacher professional development (TPD) in Bangladesh: English in Action (EIA) American Educational Association Annual Meeting 2013. San Francisco, California April 27-May 1, 2013(paper accepted)
Walsh, C; Shaheen, R (2013) English in Action (EIA): Mobile phones as an agent of change for large-scale teacher professional development and English language learning in Bangladesh American Educational Association Annual Meeting 2013. San Francisco, California April 27-May 1, 2013(paper accepted)
Nur, A. O. (2013) ‘Audio Production for ELT in Bangladesh Contextualization: Challenges and Practices’,NELTA International Conference,16-18 February, Nepal.
Das, S., Akhter, R., and Biswas, S.K.(2013) ‘Influence of Teachers’ Reflective Practice on Classroom Teaching and Learning Process’,NELTA International Conference,16-18 February, Nepal.
Parvin, S.(2013) ‘Grammar Spotlight: A New Dimension to Teaching Grammar’,NELTA International Conference,16-18 February, Nepal.
Ashraf, T & Ahmad A. U. (2013) ‘Enabling English Learning through the Web: A case of BBC Janala Website ’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Das, S., Akhter, R. and Rahman, S. (2013) ‘Reforming English Language Education in Bangladesh through Sustained Change in Pedagogical Practices’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Hoque. M & Ahmed S (2013) ‘Learning English through Entertainment on Television’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Parvin, S. And Griffiths, M. (2013) ‘Fun with four skills’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Shaheen, R., & Lace, R. (2013) ‘English in Action: innovation using mobile for classroom and adult learning in Bangladesh’ UNESCO Mobile Learning Week, 18-22 February 2013 Paris, France.
Shaheen, R., Hassan, M. and Kumar, A. (2013) ‘Learning English: Its use and benefits Views from Bangladesh’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Shubho R.A., (2013) ‘Challenges of Translating ELT Materials for Adult Learners’, BELTA International Conference, 18-20 January, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
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List of Conference Papers 2012
Akhter, R; Griffiths, M; Mondol, & Sultana, Z. “Getting the technology right: a case study from English in Action” International Conference on ‘Teaching and Learning English through Technology, University of Dhaka, 20 October, Dhaka, Bangladesh 2012.
Abbas, F. Faruque, H. and Rahman, S. (2012) “New channels for Learning (Website, Mobile, TV)”, International Conference on ‘Teaching and Learning English through Technology, University of Dhaka, 20 October, Dhaka, Bangladesh2012.
Walsh, C., Shaheen, R., Power, T., Hedges, C., Khatoon, M. and Mondol, M.S.(2012) ‘Low Cost Mobile Phones for Large Scale Teacher Professional Development in Bangladesh’, Mlearn 2012, 16-18 October, Helsinki, Finland.
Cotter, T. and Ashraf, T. (2012) ‘BBC Janala mobile service: A response to context and user experience', Mlearn 2012 Pre-conference workshop ‘mLearning Solutions for International Development: Rethinking what's possible’, 15 October, Helsinki, Finland.
Mahbub, L. (2012) ‘Usability and sustainability in using audiovisual contents for ELT: Bangladesh perspective EIA', Mlearn 2012 Pre-conference workshop ‘mLearning Solutions for International Development: Rethinking what's possible’, 15 October, Helsinki, Finland.
Power, T., Hedges, C. and Shaheen, R. (2012) ‘School based teacher professional development in Bangladesh', Mlearn 2012 Pre-conference workshop ‘mLearning Solutions for International Development: Rethinking what's possible’, 15 October, Helsinki, Finland.
Woodward, C., Solly, M. and Arifuzzaman, M. (2012)‘"You talkin' to me?" Personalizing large scale teacher professional development through the use of video on mobile phones", Mlearn 2012 Pre-conference workshop ‘mLearning Solutions for International Development: Rethinking what's possible’, 15 October, Helsinki, Finland
Woodward, C and Solly M (2012) ‘“You talkin’ to me?” Personalizing large scale teacher professional development through the use of video on mobile phones’, DIVERSE 2012 – Enrich the Learning Experience, 3–6 July, Leuven, Belgium.
Erling, E. J. (2012) ‘Findings from a research project on attitudes to English as a language for international development in rural Bangladesh’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, 19–23 March, Glasgow, UK.
Solly, M. and Woodward, C (2012) ‘Reflective practice: We don’t do that here’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, 19–23 March, Glasgow, UK.
Power, T., Walsh, C. and Hedges, C. (2012) ‘Using mobile phones to support ELT in Bangladeshi schools’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, 19–23 March, Glasgow, UK.
Woodward, C. and Burton, S. (2012) ‘Evaluating large scale education projects – taking a 360 degree perspective’, International Conference on for English Language Teacher Educators on Assessing and Evaluating English Language Teacher Education, Teaching and Learning, 3–5 March, Hyderabad, India.
Babu, R. (2012) ‘Learning English at Primary level: Fun not fear’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Babu, R. and Al Mamun, A.M. (2012) ‘“We want to learn English”: Voices from Bangladeshi learners’, Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Puspen, C.P. (2012) ‘Experience from a Bangladeshi primary school: Milestone in English learning’, Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Khatoon, M. and Das, S. (2012) ‘Experience of developing L2 reading materials for Bangladeshi young learners’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Alnoor, M.Z. and Rahman, K.H.A. (2012) ‘ODL approach to teachers’ professional development: EIA’s experience foundation, Dhaka, Bangladesh’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Mondol, M.S. and Walsh, C.S. (2012) ‘Leveraging mobile phone to make ‘Vision 2021’ a reality’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Alnoor, M.Z., Griffiths, M. and Das, S. (2012) ‘Changing teaching: changing learning’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Sarkar, B.C. and Griffiths, M. (2012) ‘English for today in Action’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Alnoor, M.Z and Das, S. (2012) ‘Does open and distance learning work for teachers’ professional development?’, Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA) conference, 18–20 February, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Shrestha, P. (2012) ‘Enhancing teacher professional development using mobile technologies in a large-scale project: a case study of Bangladesh’, International Conference of ICT in Education: Opportunities, Challenges and Practical Solutions for the Integration of ICT in Education, 8–11 February, Marrakech, Morocco.
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Conference Papers List 2011
Monodol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Leveraging mobile phones to make ‘Vision 2021’ a reality’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Monodol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Leveraging mobile phones to make ‘Vision 2021’ a reality’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Monodol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Low-cost mobile phones in Bangladesh innovative teacher professional development and communicative English language teaching’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Walsh, C., Hedges, C. Monodol, M.S. and Ali, Y. (2011) ‘Innovative teacher professional development & communicative English language teaching’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Walsh, C.S. and Power, T. (2011) ‘Going digital on low-cost mobile phones in Bangladesh’, Annual International Conference on Education and e-learning, 78 November, Singapore.
Walsh, C.S, Hedges, C. and Shrestha, P. (2011) ‘Leveraging low-cost mobile technologies in Bangladesh: A case study of innovative practices for teacher professional development and communicative English language teaching’, 2011 International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (15th HK Web Symposium), 1113 July, Hong Kong SAR.
Walsh, C.S. (2011) ‘E-Learning in Bangladesh: The ‘trainer in your pocket’, International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) e-Leaning 2011 Conference, 2023 July, Rome, Italy.
Rahman, A. and Rahman, M.A. (2011) ‘English language learning through mobile phones’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Siddique, A., Shahrear, H. and Sultana, S. (2011) ‘Practice of CLT techniques in EIA schools’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Johra, F.T. and Das, A.R. (2011) ‘Teachers’ practices promoting students’ engagement in English classrooms’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Alnoor, M.Z., Luthfunnahar, Rahman, M., Raft, A., Sultana, P. and Griffiths, M (2011) ‘Grammar in Action – fun and struggle’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Islam, S, Khan,R. Shrestha, S., Paul, A.K., Zaman, S. and Das, S. (2011) ‘Alignment between the secondary English language curriculum and assessment system’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M. and Rahman, Z. (2011) ‘It’s fun but we are learning: using pictures and games in the classroom’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sarkar, B.C. (2011) ‘Learning English through integrated audio materials’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mondol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Vision 2021 – Preparing for the future’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Das, S., Khatoon, M., Sen, T.C. and Day, P. (2011), ‘Sustaining Teachers’ Motivation for Continuing Professional Development’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Das, S., Zaman, S.S., Shrestha, P., Paul, A.K., Rahman, A., Khan, R., Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.M. (2011), ‘Alignment between the English language curriculum and assessment system’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ali, Y., Griffiths, M. and Woodward, C. (2011) ‘Overcoming the challenges of EIA intervention’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M.G and Hasan, Q. (2011) ‘Attitudes towards English among the community leaders in rural Bangladesh’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M.G. (2011) ‘The role of English in developing countries’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, 15-19 April, Brighton, United Kingdom.
Walsh, C.S. and Power, T. (2011) ‘Rethinking development and the use of mobile technologies: Lessons from Bangladesh’, Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 Global Conference on Learning and Technology, 28 March-1 April, Melbourne Australia.
Walsh, C., Khatoon, M., Biswas, S.K., Sarkar, B.C. and Paul, A.K. (2011) ‘English in Action: blended teacher development and support in Bangladesh’, British Council Teacher Educators' Conference, 2224 January 2011, Hyderabad, India.
Alnoor, M.Z. and Biswas, S.K. (2011) ‘English in Action: Change starting from the classroom’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Ashrafuzzaman, M. and Babu, R. (2011) ‘English SWOT Analysis of Using Technology in ELT at Primary Level’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Siddique, M.A. (2011) ‘Looking at classroom interaction critically’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Das, A.R. and Adhikary, B.K (2011) ‘Primary Students' Attitudes Towards English Language Learning’, National ELT conference, 7-8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Monodol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Low-cost mobile phones in Bangladesh innovative teacher professional development and communicative English language teaching’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Walsh, C., Hedges, C. Monodol, M.S. and Ali, Y. (2011) ‘Innovative teacher professional development & communicative English language teaching’, eAsia 2011 Realizing Digital Nation Conference, 1–3 December, Dhaka Bangladesh.
Walsh, C.S. and Power, T. (2011) ‘Going digital on low-cost mobile phones in Bangladesh’, Annual International Conference on Education and e-learning, 78 November, Singapore.
Walsh, C.S, Hedges, C. and Shrestha, P. (2011) ‘Leveraging low-cost mobile technologies in Bangladesh: A case study of innovative practices for teacher professional development and communicative English language teaching’, 2011 International Conference on ICT in Teaching and Learning (15th HK Web Symposium), 1113 July, Hong Kong SAR.
Walsh, C.S. (2011) ‘E-Learning in Bangladesh: The ‘trainer in your pocket’, International Association for Development of the Information Society (IADIS) e-Leaning 2011 Conference, 2023 July, Rome, Italy.
Rahman, A. and Rahman, M.A. (2011) ‘English language learning through mobile phones’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Siddique, A., Shahrear, H. and Sultana, S. (2011) ‘Practice of CLT techniques in EIA schools’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Johra, F.T. and Das, A.R. (2011) ‘Teachers’ practices promoting students’ engagement in English classrooms’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Alnoor, M.Z., Luthfunnahar, Rahman, M., Raft, A., Sultana, P. and Griffiths, M (2011) ‘Grammar in Action – fun and struggle’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Islam, S, Khan,R. Shrestha, S., Paul, A.K., Zaman, S. and Das, S. (2011) ‘Alignment between the secondary English language curriculum and assessment system’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M. and Rahman, Z. (2011) ‘It’s fun but we are learning: using pictures and games in the classroom’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Sarkar, B.C. (2011) ‘Learning English through integrated audio materials’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Mondol, M.S. and Walsh, C. (2011) ‘Vision 2021 – Preparing for the future’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Das, S., Khatoon, M., Sen, T.C. and Day, P. (2011), ‘Sustaining Teachers’ Motivation for Continuing Professional Development’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Das, S., Zaman, S.S., Shrestha, P., Paul, A.K., Rahman, A., Khan, R., Islam, M.S. and Islam, M.M. (2011), ‘Alignment between the English language curriculum and assessment system’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Ali, Y., Griffiths, M. and Woodward, C. (2011) ‘Overcoming the challenges of EIA intervention’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M.G and Hasan, Q. (2011) ‘Attitudes towards English among the community leaders in rural Bangladesh’, Bangladesh English Language Teachers Association (BELTA) International Conference, 20–22 May, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M.G. (2011) ‘The role of English in developing countries’, International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) Annual Conference, 15-19 April, Brighton, United Kingdom.
Walsh, C.S. and Power, T. (2011) ‘Rethinking development and the use of mobile technologies: Lessons from Bangladesh’, Global Learn Asia Pacific 2011 Global Conference on Learning and Technology, 28 March-1 April, Melbourne Australia.
Walsh, C., Khatoon, M., Biswas, S.K., Sarkar, B.C. and Paul, A.K. (2011) ‘English in Action: blended teacher development and support in Bangladesh’, British Council Teacher Educators' Conference, 2224 January 2011, Hyderabad, India.
Alnoor, M.Z. and Biswas, S.K. (2011) ‘English in Action: Change starting from the classroom’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Ashrafuzzaman, M. and Babu, R. (2011) ‘English SWOT Analysis of Using Technology in ELT at Primary Level’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Siddique, M.A. (2011) ‘Looking at classroom interaction critically’, National ELT conference, 7–8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
Das, A.R. and Adhikary, B.K (2011) ‘Primary Students' Attitudes Towards English Language Learning’, National ELT conference, 7-8 January, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.
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Conference Papers List 2010
Shohel, M.M.C. and Power, T. (2010) ‘Introducing mobile technology for enhancing teaching and learning into English language classroom in Bangladesh’, Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF6), 2428 November, Kochi, India.
Kirkwood, A and Rae, J. (2010) ‘Demonstrating the quality of learner’s experience and engagement: Issues in constructing effective evaluation approaches on the English in Action project, Bangladesh’, Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF6), 2428 November, Kochi, India.
Erling, E J., Hamid, M. Obaidul and Seargeant, P. (2010) ‘Grassroots attitudes to the positioning of English as a language for international development’, Sociolinguistics Symposium 18: Negotiating Transnational Space and Multilingual Encounters, 14 September, Southampton, UK.
Banks, F. (Key Note Speaker) (2010) ‘Open Learning, new technologies and rural teachers: lessons from Bangladesh’, The National Association of Distance Education and Open Learning in South Africa (NADEOSA) Conference, 68 September, Potchefstroom, South Africa.
Shohel, M.M.C. (2010) ‘Commitment to change lives: Teachers’ experiences of living in Dhaka city and working with disadvantaged children’, Oxford Ethnography Conference, 68 September, Oxford, UK.
Shohel, M.M.C. and Shrestha, P.N. (2010) ‘Mobile technology in communicative language teaching (CLT) practice in Bangladesh: Experience from the UCEP Schools’, World Congress of Comparative Education Societies, 1418 June, Istanbul, Turkey.
Power, T. and Shrestha, P. (2010) ‘Mobile technologies for (English) language learning: An exploration in the context of Bangladesh’, IADIS International Conference: Mobile Learning, 1921 March, Porto, Portugal.
Shohel, M.M.C. and Banks, F. (2010) ‘Teachers’ professional development through EIA secondary teaching and learning programme in Bangladesh: Experience from the UCEP Schools’, The World Conference on Educational Sciences, Bahcesehir University, 48 February, Istanbul, Turkey.
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Conference Papers List 2009
Erling, E.J. (2009) ‘English as a language for international development: “English in Action” in Bangladesh’, Cardiff Language and Communication Seminar Series, 9 December, Cardiff University, Cardiff.
Woodward, C. and Solly, M. (2009) ‘Bangladesh, English in Action and mobile technology: 3C not 3G’, Handheld Learning 2009 Conference, 57 October, Guildhall, London.
Banks, F. (2009) ‘Technological literacy in a developing world context: The case of Bangladesh’, Proc. PATT-22, August, Delft, The Netherlands, pp.1420.
Power, T. and Shrestha, P. (2009) ‘Is there a role for mobile technologies in open and distance language learning? An exploration in the context of Bangladesh’, International Language and Development Conference, 2325 June, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Erling, E.J. and Seargeant, P. (2009) ‘Discourses of international development: An analysis of the role of English in language education policies in South Asia’, International Language and Development Conference, 2325 June, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Rae, J. and Kirkwood, A. (2009) ‘Constructing the foundations of capacity building: An activity theory analysis of the English in Action baseline studies’, 8th International Language and Development Conference, 2325 June, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Power, T., Deane, M. and Hedges, C. (2009) ‘Equipping language educators at scale: Open educational resources and institutional collaboration for professional development and practice’, International Language and Development Conference, 2325 June, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Solly, M., Zaman, S.S. and Khatoon, M. (2009) ‘The opportunities and challenges of introducing large scale English language programmes’, International Language and Development Conference, 2325 June, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Banks, F., Moon, B. and Wolfenden, F. (2009) ‘New modes of communication technologies and the reform of open and distance learning programmes: A response to the global crisis in teacher education and training’, ICDE World Conference on Open and Distance Learning, 810 June, Maastricht, Netherlands.
Banks, F. (2008) ‘Technology and English: A New Paradigm for Technology Education?’, Proc. PATT-20, November, Tel Aviv, Israel, pp.12634.
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