Theme Overview
The theme “Community Building for Language Competency” highlights the vital role of collaboration in fostering effective language education. This conference will focus on three interconnected areas:
(1) professional development for teachers,
(2) supporting students in developing practical, real-world competencies, and
(3) the role of communities of practice in enhancing teacher and learner development within diverse contexts.
We will explore how professional development initiatives can empower young and emerging teachers by equipping them with the knowledge, confidence, and networks needed to thrive. At the same time, we will emphasize innovative, learner-centered approaches that build students’ practical language competencies and prepare them for meaningful communication beyond the classroom.
Central to this vision is the creation of inclusive, multilingual communities of practice, where teachers, learners, and stakeholders collaborate across languages and cultures to share expertise and cultivate mutual growth. By strengthening professional pathways, practical skills, and relational ties, the conference aims to support the development of more equitable and connected language-learning communities in the future.
PanSIG 2026 will be in Nagoya at the Chukyo University on May 23rd and 24th, 2026 with Gabriela Schmidt as conference chair and Phil Nguyen as site chair.
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