March 20, 2007, at Seattle Pacific University

The theme of the conference is “Spirituality and Professionalism.” Featured speakers include Suresh Canagarajah of Baruch College, CUNY, USA and David Smith, Calvin College, USA. The schedule will include refereed presentations and workshops, a mid-day poster session (also refereed), and a morning resource room for sharing classroom activities and other practical ideas. The day will begin at 8:30 with concurrent sessions and end with a 4:30 worship service (see schedule details below). The registration fee for the conference is $25.00 U.S.; registration forms and other information are posted on the SPU and CETC websites. A range of options for lunch and dinner will be provided. Public transportation and taxis from the Seattle Convention Center and downtown hotels are available; parking is also available on the SPU campus.

Here are some of the topics we hope to address at the conference from a specifically Christian point of view:

• cultural and intercultural issues, including the importance of learning students’ languages whenever possible

• mutual help and support for monolingual English and bilingual English teachers (a new way of framing the tired and sometimes unhelpful distinction between native and non-native speakers)

• professional integrity and faith-related academic controversy

• teacher training and development

• practical skills for teaching

• English for special purposes, including teaching and learning in seminaries

• images of Christianity in the media

• living out core values in the classroom

• stories of what called us into the profession and what keeps us there

• and many more . . .

For more info e-mail kbarthol@spu.edu

An exhibition area will be available for organizations, schools, and book sales. Please contact Kevin Gibbons, gibbok@spu.edu for additional information.