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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 1

    Website: www.mate.org.ma Email: [email protected]

    MATE 31st National Conference

    Announcement and call for proposals

    Theme:

    "English Language Education for Social Learning:An Evaluation of Contents and Methods"

    Hotel Zaki, MeknesApril 05th through 09th, 2011

    Zaki Hotel

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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 2

    Background

    In the history of teaching languages, language learning has never been so tight to social issues as it is now

    with competency-based education.This can be explained by an ongoing quest for pertinence and efficiency.The social demand for education has in fact placed much pressure on the educational community in order to

    incorporate social contents in language theories and programmes. The teacher has therefore been called upon

    to adapt to this new situation and then restructure time, effort and energy so as to give room for more

    practice of functional aspects of language. Some researchers have even considered it as a revolution against

    Structural or Generative approaches to language learning. Less attention would then be paid to syntactic

    structures or isolated vocabulary items. Even the skills have been reconceptualised and put to the service of

    competency building. At the same time, the objectives for learning and teaching have been closely linked to

    social concerns, which should definitely be explicitly stated in the curriculum outline.

    What are then the implications of this tremendous change for ELT in the Moroccan school? What have

    curriculum designers, teachers, and textbook writers achieved to help incorporate the social dimension inclassroom practices or the curriculum, including textbooks? To what extent has the change been managed

    appropriately? Evidence from the field indicates that there is still a lot to be done in this direction.

    MATE 31st national conference seeks to provide tentative answers to such questions as well as raise other

    issues related to this issue. We hope the presentations would provide opportunities to discuss these issues in

    depth, and the workshops and demos would suggest practical solutions that could be considered in the

    classroom context.

    Date

    April 05th through 09th, 2011

    Venue

    Hotel Zaki, Boulevard Al Massira, Meknes, Morocco

    Audience

    English language teachers at all levels in the public and private sectors, supervisors and teacher trainers

    Conference theme

    Main theme: English Language Education for Social Learning:Anevaluation of contents and methods

    sub-themes1. Functional approaches to learning and Language in context2. Tasks in language learning: teachers vs learners perspectives3. Participative approaches to curriculum development: roles of students and the comunity4. Teaching / Evaluating language skills from a social perspective5. Teaching/ Evaluating language components (grammar, vocab) from a social perspective.6. Teaching/ Evaluating themes and topics from a social perspective7. Testing/assessing social knowledge and skills in a competency-based framework8. Project work and practical connections to the community.9. Teaching critical thinking skills and contribution to social change10.Teachersbelief systems and quality training.11.ICT and social media in language education: Teaching and assessment

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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 3

    The conference components:

    20/30-minute papers 1-hour workshops Poster sessions Round tables Demos Sharing successful experiences Book exhibitions, social evening, etc.

    Proposals and abstracts:

    MATE invites presenters/workshop leaders to submit proposals for workshops and papers to:[email protected] before March 15th, 2011Please make sure to include in your proposal all the necessary information:

    Proposal Form

    1. Contact information:

    Name: __________________________________Phone: __________________________________E-mail: __________________________________Institution: _________________________________________

    2. Title of session- Title of proposed session: _____________________________________________

    3. Format(s) you will use.Please tick all that applies:___ Plenary presentation___ Workshop___ Demonstration___ Other, please describe

    4. Equipment requested:What supplies or equipment would you like us to provide?___ Data show/Video projector___ DVD & TV___ Overhead Projector___ Other, please add

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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 4

    Please be as specific as possible (for workshop presenters)5. Seating arrangement

    How do you want the space to be set up? We will try to accommodate to your request.___ U-shape

    ___ Round table___ Small groups___ Other, please add

    6. Session objectives:Please specify the objectives of your session using the following format:By the end of the session, participants will be able to:-----

    7. Session plan/outlinePlease provide stages and activities of your session:

    8.AbstractPlease describe/summarize the session in no more than 100 words. This is the descriptionthat will appear in the official documents if your proposal is selected, so make sure:- to appeal to participants interests.- to carefully edit and proofread your abstract.- to spell out any acronym(s) or abbreviation(s) you use.

    Is there any other information we should know?

    Date:

    Signature/Name:

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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 5

    Participant registration dues:

    For Moroccans:

    Residents Non-residents

    Double room: 1300 dhs each

    Single room: 1800 dhs

    Family: Participant 1300 dhs, spouse 1300 dhs

    and kids 50% discount.

    Registration can be done on-site on April 05th,

    2011starting at 14:00.

    FOR non-residents who register and pay dues atleast one week before the conference, a discount

    of 100 Dh is made (doesn't apply for spouse and

    kids).

    Please scan and email the transaction receipt to:

    [email protected]

    300 Dhs (including: conference fees, conference

    pack and coffee breaks)

    Registration can be done on-site on April 05th,

    2011starting at 14:00.

    Here is the bank account information:

    - Account: Association Marocaine des

    professeurs danglais

    - Account number:007810000446500030403968

    - Bank: Attijari Wafa Bank, Le Minaret,

    Rabat, Maroc

    - Treasurer for more information: MustaphaZanzoun, Tel.:0661 65 58 54

    For Non-Moroccans:

    Residents Non-residents

    Double room: $ 220

    Single room: $ 270

    Registration can be done on-site on April 05th,

    2011 starting at 14:00.

    FOR non-residents who register and pay dues at

    least one week before the conference, a discount

    of 100 Dh is made.

    Please scan and email the transaction receipt to:

    [email protected]

    $ 50 (including: conference fees, conference pack

    and coffee breaks)

    Registration can be done on-site on April 05th,

    2011starting at 14:00.

    Here is the bank account information:

    - Account: Association Marocaine des

    professeurs danglais

    - Account number:

    007810000446500030403968- Bank: Attijari Wafa Bank, Le Minaret,

    Rabat, Maroc

    - Treasurer for more information: MustaphaZanzoun, Tel.:0661 65 58 54

    NB: The membership card is not included in the mentioned fees (50 Dhs for middle and secondary school

    teachers, 100 Dhs for supervisors and tertiary education teachers, and 200 Dhs for associate members).

    Organizing committee:

    - Lahcen TIGHOULA [email protected] 0667 23 07 93- Mustapha ZANZOUN [email protected] 0661 65 58 54- Noureddine BENDOUQI [email protected] 0661 36 30 40

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    Moroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan AssociationMoroccan Associationof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of Englishof Teachers of English

    Appt 5 immeuble 26 Rue Asni Hay Salam Sal, MoroccoTel.: (212)661 36 30 40 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.mate.org.ma 6

    About the city of Meknes:

    City (population -2004- : 536,232), north-central Morocco. It was one of Morocco's four imperial cities,

    founded in the 10th century by a Berber tribe. Originally a group of villages among olive groves, it became

    the Moroccan capital in 1673 under Maulay Isma'il, who built palaces and mosques that earned for Meknsthe name "Versailles of Morocco." After his death, Meknes declined, and in 1911 it was occupied by the

    French. It is now a commercial centre for agricultural products, fine embroidery, and carpets.

    Read more: http://www.answers.com/topic/meknes#ixzz1EDUSB5xC

    For more touristic information about Meknes, please visit the following webpage:

    http://www.virtourist.com/africa/morocco/meknes/index.html

    For information about Meknes airport and distances to other airports, please visit this page:

    http://www.prokerala.com/travel/airports/morocco/meknes-airport.html

    For information about train departures, arrivals and prices, here is the website address of the ONCF:

    http://www.oncf.ma/

    Information about Zaki hotel:

    Address: Boulevard Massira, 50000 - Mknes

    Tlphone: +212535514146 / +212535514147

    Fax: +212535524836

    Website: http://www.hotelzaki.ma/