| WHEN: | Mon 18 – Wed 20 September, 2023 |
| WHERE: | Dedeman Gayrettepe Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey |
ICAEA’s next in-person conference will be hosted in Istanbul by Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy. The conference will be 2.5 days, from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September 2023.
In recent years, Aviation English training has evolved to include combinations of eLearning, virtual instructor led training (VILT) and face-to-face training. This event will focus on the opportunities and challenges that existing and new technologies present for the development of specific-purpose learning and assessment materials, the effective utilisation of different delivery methods, and what teacher training needs to include in this changing environment.
Through presentations and practical workshops, the conference will explore topics such as:
- training needs analysis and identification of real-world communication needs,
- curriculum and specific-purpose materials development,
- use of online materials and delivery models in training and assessment,
- collaboration between language and subject matter experts,
- the opportunities presented by existing and emerging technologies, and,
- the changing role, training and skills required by teachers.
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Background
In recent years, Aviation English training has evolved to incorporate new and emerging technology. Recent global challenges have led to clever and practical adaptations for the provision of training beyond the classroom. We can continue to expect to see combinations of eLearning, virtual instructor led training (VILT) and face-to-face training as modes of course delivery. In this changing environment, we have opportunities to utilise technology to support language learning. This evolution affects how we develop curriculum and training materials, requires ongoing adaptations to how assessment materials are developed and delivered, and, what teacher training needs to include.
At the same time, we are becoming more aware of the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on our daily lives. How will AI influence language training and assessment in the coming years? What do aviation English providers need to consider and prepare for as this technological revolution has increasing applications in aviation, training and language learning and assessment? How will AI influence communication in aviation, and what role will it play in aviation English training and assessment? What new skill sets will trainers need to develop to deliver language training to learners, whether for pilots, controllers, cabin crew, ground personnel, maintenance technicians or in other areas of aviation where English is required?
Participants
This conference will bring together stakeholders from around the world to share ideas in developing and delivering aviation English training. We will focus on practical experiences in developing knowledge and skills, to enable participants to reflect and apply ideas to their own training contexts and address the challenges of today’s aviation English learning environment. The conference will help participants to learn, compare, share, and gain insights as we prepare for future developments.
Conference Topics
Presentations and practical hands-on workshop sessions will cover a range of topics including:
1) Current trends
Designing and developing curriculum and course materials for online and face-to-face training (for pilots, controllers, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, ground staff and other personnel).
- Conducting a needs analysis and identifying learning objectives.
- Identifying the skills for learners’ real-world communication needs for inclusion in training.
- Incorporating cross-cultural communication for a multi-cultural aviation environment in training.
- Sourcing authentic and appropriate content for materials development and lesson activities.
- Collaboration between language and operational experts in curriculum development or delivery.
- Developing online language training and assessment materials, including eLearning and virtual instructor-led lessons (VILT).
- Developing assessment tools to evaluate language development.
- Promoting stakeholder cooperation in the development and delivery of aviation English training.
2) Future perspectives
Incorporating existing and emerging technology into aviation English training and assessment.
- Successes and challenges with online training – virtual instructor led training (VILT), eLearning and mLearning.
- Adapting pedagogy, teacher roles and delivery to new technology.
- Professional development and teacher training needs to reflect current and future trends.
- The application, use and role of technology in aviation English training and assessment.
- The opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, such as AI, to support language learning and testing.
Call for Papers
Submissions are invited for:
a) Workshop (90 minutes) + introductory presentation (10 minutes)
b) Presentation (30 minutes) + Q&A as part of summary session (10 minutes)
Note:
Presenters may not promote commercial products or training services.
Presenters are exempt from conference registration fees.
Important Dates
| Proposal submission deadline: | 30 June 2023 |
| Speaker proposal notifications: | 14 July 2023 |
| Finalisation of speakers and programme: | 21 July 2023 |
For full information and details how to submit a proposal, see:
Conference Venue
| Name: | Dedeman Gayrettepe Hotel |
| Address: | Yıldız Posta Cad. No: 50, 34340, Gayrettepe, İstanbul |
| Location: | Google Maps |
Stay at the Venue
Special room rates available to conference delegates:
- 15% discount available for all room types
- discount code provided to attendees after conference registration
- code is valid for rooms booked during period 15-24 September
Meals
Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy will generously provide lunches and refreshments during breaks in the conference, and a gala dinner on Tuesday evening, 19 September for all delegates.
Visa Requirements
For information about:
- visa requirements (by country), check: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
- e-visas, check: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/
Airport Transfers
Options for transfer to/from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) include:
- HAVAIST airport shuttle buses,
- metro, and,
- taxis.
For more information, check here
The Dedeman Hotel can also provide airport transfers. Contact the hotel for details.
Gala Dinner
Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy will generously host a gala dinner on Tuesday evening, 19 September for all conference attendees.
More information coming soon!
Attendance Fees
Earlybird Rate – available until 31 July
| ICAEA Members | US $300 |
| Non-Members | US $350 |
Standard Fees – from 1 August
| ICAEA Members | US $400 |
| Non-Members | US $450 |
Turkish Airlines and domestic attendees
For conference information and registration, contact: icaeaconference2023@thy.com
Membership
| ICAEA Membership | US $50 / year |
Note: all Membership benefits (including Member conference attendance fee) are available immediately after joining.
MORE INFORMATION
Turkish Airlines and domestic attendees
For conference information and registration, contact: icaeaconference2023@thy.com
Current trends and future perspectives in Aviation English training
Developing training for today and tomorrow
| Mon 18 – Wed 20 September, 2023 |
| Dedeman Hotel – Istanbul, Turkey |
ICAEA’s next in-person conference will be hosted in Istanbul by Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy. The conference will be 2.5 days, from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 September 2023.
In recent years, Aviation English training has evolved to include combinations of eLearning, virtual instructor led training (VILT) and face-to-face training. This event will focus on the opportunities and challenges that existing and new technologies present for the development of specific-purpose learning and assessment materials, the effective utilisation of different delivery methods, and what teacher training needs to include in this changing environment.
Through presentations and practical workshops, the conference will explore topics such as:
- training needs analysis and identification of real-world communication needs,
- curriculum and specific-purpose materials development,
- use of online materials and delivery models in training and assessment,
- collaboration between language and subject matter experts,
- the opportunities presented by existing and emerging technologies, and,
- the changing role, training and skills required by teachers.
hosted by
Background
In recent years, Aviation English training has evolved to incorporate new and emerging technology. Recent global challenges have led to clever and practical adaptations for the provision of training beyond the classroom. We can continue to expect to see combinations of eLearning, virtual instructor led training (VILT) and face-to-face training as modes of course delivery. In this changing environment, we have opportunities to utilise technology to support language learning. This evolution affects how we develop curriculum and training materials, requires ongoing adaptations to how assessment materials are developed and delivered, and, what teacher training needs to include.
At the same time, we are becoming more aware of the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) on our daily lives. How will AI influence language training and assessment in the coming years? What do aviation English providers need to consider and prepare for as this technological revolution has increasing applications in aviation, training and language learning and assessment? How will AI influence communication in aviation, and what role will it play in aviation English training and assessment? What new skill sets will trainers need to develop to deliver language training to learners, whether for pilots, controllers, cabin crew, ground personnel, maintenance technicians or in other areas of aviation where English is required?
Participants
This conference will bring together stakeholders from around the world to share ideas in developing and delivering aviation English training. We will focus on practical experiences in developing knowledge and skills, to enable participants to reflect and apply ideas to their own training contexts and address the challenges of today’s aviation English learning environment. The conference will help participants to learn, compare, share, and gain insights as we prepare for future developments.
Conference Topics
Presentations and practical hands-on workshop sessions will cover a range of topics including:
1) Current trends
Designing and developing curriculum and course materials for online and face-to-face training (for pilots, controllers, cabin crew, maintenance technicians, ground staff and other personnel).
- Conducting a needs analysis and identifying learning objectives.
- Identifying the skills for learners’ real-world communication needs for inclusion in training.
- Incorporating cross-cultural communication for a multi-cultural aviation environment in training.
- Sourcing authentic and appropriate content for materials development and lesson activities.
- Collaboration between language and operational experts in curriculum development or delivery.
- Developing online language training and assessment materials, including eLearning and virtual instructor-led lessons (VILT).
- Developing assessment tools to evaluate language development.
- Promoting stakeholder cooperation in the development and delivery of aviation English training.
2) Future perspectives
Incorporating existing and emerging technology into aviation English training and assessment.
- Successes and challenges with online training – virtual instructor led training (VILT), eLearning and mLearning.
- Adapting pedagogy, teacher roles and delivery to new technology.
- Professional development and teacher training needs to reflect current and future trends.
- The application, use and role of technology in aviation English training and assessment.
- The opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies, such as AI, to support language learning and testing.
Call for Papers
Submissions are invited for:
a) Workshop (90 minutes) + introductory presentation (10 minutes)
b) Presentation (30 minutes) + Q&A as part of summary session (10 minutes)
Note:
Presenters may not promote commercial products or training services.
Presenters are exempt from conference registration fees.
Important Dates
| Proposal submission deadline: | 30 June 2023 |
| Speaker proposal notifications: | 14 July 2023 |
| Finalisation of programme: | 21 July 2023 |
For full information and details how to submit a proposal, see:
Conference Venue
| Name: | Dedeman Gayrettepe Hotel |
| Address: | Yıldız Posta Cad. No: 50, 34340, Gayrettepe, İstanbul |
| Location: | Google Maps |
Stay at the Venue
Special room rates available to conference delegates:
- 15% discount available for all room types
- discount code provided to attendees after conference registration
- code is valid for rooms booked during period 15-24 September
Meals
Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy will generously provide lunches and refreshments during breaks in the conference, and a gala dinner on Tuesday evening, 19 September for all delegates.
Visa Requirements
For information about:
- visa requirements (by country), check: https://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa
- e-visas, check: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/info/
Airport Transfers
Options for transfer to/from Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) include:
- HAVAIST airport shuttle buses,
- metro, and,
- taxis.
For more information, check here
The Dedeman Hotel can also provide airport transfers. Contact the hotel for details.
Gala Dinner
Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy will generously host a gala dinner on Tuesday evening, 19 September for all conference attendees.
More information coming soon!
Attendance Fees
Earlybird Rate – available until 31 July
| ICAEA Members | US $300 |
| Non-Members | US $350 |
Standard Fees – from 1 August
| ICAEA Members | US $400 |
| Non-Members | US $450 |
Turkish Airlines and domestic attendees
For conference information and registration, contact: icaeaconference2023@thy.com
Membership
| ICAEA Membership | US $50 / year |
Note: all Membership benefits (including Member conference attendance fee) are available immediately after joining.
MORE INFORMATION
Turkish Airlines and domestic attendees
For conference information and registration, contact: icaeaconference2023@thy.com