New Directions is a series of expert-led regional events that bring together international and national perspectives on trends and approaches in English language assessment. The series of conferences started in Asia, with some editions held in America and one other has also ocurred in Europe (Italy).
This British Council's New Directions EU Series will be hosted on 13th and 14th of March in Madrid.
| Dates | 13-14 Mar, 2024 |
| Location | Madrid, Spain |
| Theme | Quality as a driving force in the changing world of assessment |
About New Directions
The conference provides perspectives and insight on trends and approaches in English language assessment at a local, regional, and international level.
New Directions aims to:
- Establish a unique platform for sharing both cutting-edge developments and best practice in English language assessment in education systems.
- Provide a dynamic space in which regional and international policy makers, educational professionals, academics, teachers and assessment practitioners can interact, exchange.
- Exchange information and keep abreast of the leading developments in the field.
- Facilitate an ongoing dialogue amongst a range of regional and international professionals to explore assessment solutions that meet local needs and achieve global standards.
Speakers
Conference speakers of the New Directions Series Madrid event include key thought-leaders, education experts and global specialists in English education and English Language Assessment.
Speakers
- Carolyn Westbrook, British Council
- Barry O'Sullivan, British Council
- Mariano Felice, British Council
- Richard Spiby, British Council
- Jenny Simms, British Council
- Aidan Holland, British Council
- Samantha Lewis, British Council
- Ruth Horsfall, British Council
- Elsa O'Brien, British Council
- Sonja Uhlmann, British Council
- Karen Dunn, British Council
- Kim Beadle, British Council
- Andy McMullen, British Council
- Jon Kear, British Council
- Radosveta Valkova, British Council
- Fumiyo Nakatsuhara, CRELLA, University of Bedfordshire
- Neus Figueras Casanovas, University of Barcelona
- Cristina Rodriguez, EOI de Santiago de Compostela
- Antonia Liberal Trinidad, Cervantes
- Joaquín Cruz, Universidad de Jaén
- Olivia Mair, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
- Geoff Stead, MyTutor
- John Pill, University of Lancaster