47th TESOL Greece Annual International Convention
14 March - 15 March
The 47th Annual TESOL Greece
Annual International Convention
"Navigating ELT in a Changing World"
14 - 15 March, 2026
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Annual General Assembly
ΠΡΟΣΚΛΗΣΗ ΤΩΝ ΜΕΛΩΝ ΤΟΥ ΣΩΜΑΤΕΙΟΥ
“ΕΝΩΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΗΣ ΓΛΩΣΣΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ (TESOL Greece)”
ΣΕ ΤΑΚΤΙΚΗ ΓΕΝΙΚH ΣΥΝΕΛΕΥΣΗ
Το Διοικητικό Συμβούλιο του σωματείου “ΕΝΩΣΗ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΗΣ ΓΛΩΣΣΑΣ ΣΤΗΝ ΕΛΛΑΔΑ (TESOL Greece) προσκαλεί τα μέλη του στην Ετήσια Τακτική Γενική Συνέλευση του σωματείου, την Κυριακή 8 Mαρτίου 2026 στις 13:45 στην Λεόντειο Σχολή Αθηνών (Αμφιθέατρο 2ος όροφος), Νεϊγύ 17, Άνω Πατήσια, Αθήνα 111 35. Σε περίπτωση που δεν επιτευχθεί απαρτία η συνέλευση θα πραγματοποιηθεί την Κυριακή 15 Μαρτίου 2026 στις 13:45, στην Λεόντειο Σχολή Αθηνών (Αμφιθέατρο 2ος όροφος), Νεϊγύ 17, Άνω Πατήσια, Αθήνα 111 35.
ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΗΜΕΡΗΣΙΑΣ ΔΙΑΤΑΞΗΣ
- Απολογισμός 2025 (οικονομικός και πεπραγμένων): Προέδρου Δ.Σ., Γεν. Γραμματέα, Ταμία, Εξελεγκτικής Επιτροπής, Συντάκτη Περιοδικού (Journal)
- Έγκριση οικονομικού απολογισμού και πεπραγμένων 2025.
- Αρχαιρεσίες Μελών Δ.Σ.:
Τρία (3) Τακτικά Μέλη Δ.Σ. (θητεία 3 ετών)
Τέσσερα (4) Αναπληρωματικά Μέλη Δ.Σ (θητεία 1 έτους)
Τρία(3) Μέλη Εξελεγκτικής Επιτροπής (θητεία 2 ετών)
Ένα (1) Αναπληρωματικό Μέλος Εξελεγκτικής Επιτροπής (θητεία 1 έτους)
Όλα τα ταμειακώς εντάξει μέλη μπορούν να ψηφίσουν και να θέσουν υποψηφιότητα για το Δ.Σ. Κατά τις αρχαιρεσίες είναι απαραίτητη η Αστυνομική Ταυτότητα ή το Διαβατήριο και η έγκυρη κάρτα μέλους του σωματείου. Μόνο παρόντα μέλη μπορούν να θέσουν υποψηφιότητα και να ψηφίσουν.
ΥΠΟΒΟΛΗ ΥΠΟΨΗΦΙΟΤΗΤΑΣ
Εάν θέλετε να θέσετε υποψηφιότητα ή να προτείνετε κάποιο άλλο ταμειακώς εντάξει μέλος, υποβάλετε γραπτώς στην Γραμματεία τα ακόλουθα πριν την έναρξη της Γεν. Συνέλευσης:
Θέλω να προτείνω για το Δ.Σ. της TESOL Greece τον/την __________________________________________________________
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Θέλω να υποβάλλω υποψηφιότητα για το Δ.Σ. της TESOL Greece _________________________________________________________
Υπογραφή (ολογράφως) __________________________
INVITATION TO THE TESOL Greece Annual General Assembly
The Board of Directors of TESOL Greece invites all the members of the association to the TESOL Greece Annual General Assembly which will take place on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, at 13:45 at the Leonteios School of Athens (Amphitheater, 2nd Floor), Neige 17 str., Ano Patisia, Athens 111 35. If this meeting is not quorate, the Annual General Assembly will take place on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, at 13:45 at Leonteios School of Athens (Amphitheater, 2nd Floor), Neige 17 str., Ano Patisia, Athens 111 35.
AGENDA:
- Approval of all 2025 Business: *Chairperson’s Report, *General Secretary’s Report, *Treasurer’s Report, *Oversight Committee Report, *Newsletter Editors’ Report, *Any Other Business
- Approval of 2025 Financial Report.
- Nominations and Elections of:
Three (3) Board of Directors Members (3-year tenure)
Four (4) Alternate Members (1-year tenure)
Three (3) Oversight Committee (2-year tenure)
One (1) Oversight Committee Alternate Member (1-year tenure)
All current members are eligible to vote and to run for election to the Board, provided they are present. A Greek ID or passport and a valid TG ID are required in order to vote. Only members who are present may be nominated to be elected.
NOMINATION FOR ELECTION
Members may nominate themselves or colleagues who are members. If you wish to nominate yourself, or someone else, please write the following on a piece of paper and submit it to the Registration Desk prior to the AGA:
“I would like to nominate ________________________ for the TESOL Greece Board of Directors”.
Signature (Full name): ___________________________________
Plenary Speakers
Alastair Grant
Prof. Kia Karavas
Prof. Dr. Sarah Mercer
Prof. Daniel Xerri
Plenary Presentations
Alastair Grant
“Teaching as a Subversive Act: Reclaiming Critical Thinking in ELT“
Sunday 10:10-11:00
Amphitheatre
“The questions we ask determine the answers we get, and the kind of people we become” (Postman & Weingartner, 1969). In the age of standardised tests, algorithmic answers, and scientized learning, critical thinking risks becoming little more than a slogan. But what if teaching isn’t about providing answers, but disrupting them? This session positions teaching as a subversive act: one that challenges conformity and nurtures doubt. Drawing on Postman and Weingartner’s radical vision, we’ll explore three shifts: from delivering content to cultivating questions, from passive acceptance to active inquiry, and from surface talk to deep dialogue. Teaching, reimagined as resistance.
Alastair Grant is an experienced teacher trainer, academic director, ELT author, and public speaker. He is the founder of Alastair Grant Teacher Training, which delivers professional education programmes such as the Cambridge Delta to teachers worldwide. He is Lead Trainer for the Cambridge Delta 3 at International House Mexico and a trainer for International House Montevideo, where he runs Delta 1 and Delta 3 diplomas, and has lectured at two universities in Argentina. In Buenos Aires, he works for the Directorate of Languages in Education (DILEDU) at the Ministry of Education and is Head of English at Colegio Nuevo de Las Lomas. In 2025, he was appointed Visionary Expert for the English Language by the Ministry of Education in Ukraine.
Evdokia Karavas is Professor at the Department of English Language and Literature of the NKUA , scientific coordinator of the Teaching Practice Course and Mentor Education programme, assistant Director of the Research Centre for Language Teaching, Testing and Assessment (RceL) and member of the Central Examination Board of the Greek state language proficiency exams (KPG). She has also been scientifically responsible for several national language teacher training programmes. Her research interests include language teacher education and development, curriculum/ programme evaluation, implementation research and language teaching and assessment. Her most recent publication is Plurlingualism and Foreign Language Education (2024) Pedio Publishers
Prof. Kia Karavas
“When Teachers Thrive, Students Flourish: Teacher Well-Being for Sustainable Education“
Saturday 16:10-17:00
Amphitheatre
While often framed as an individual responsibility, teacher well being is increasingly recognized a a global educational priority with profound implications for learning. This plenary examines the impact of teacher stress and burnout, drawing on international statistics and recent research conducted in Greece. I will explore how diminished well-being affects professional practice, student outcomes, and teacher retention, highlighting the broader implications for TESOL and beyond. Beyond outlining the challenges, I will share practical, evidence-based strategies for teachers, trainers, and policymakers to sustain resilience and balance in our profession. The message is simple: when teachers flourish, education thrives.
Prof. Dr. Sarah Mercer
“Teaching People, Not Just Language: Compassion in Language Education“
Sunday 15:40-16:30
Amphitheatre
In this talk, we reflect on how we create psychologically safe and supportive classrooms where the focus in not just on the language as a system, but as a way of communicating and connecting with others. Using the lens of compassion, we explore three forms. We begin by examining self-compassion for teachers and also for learners to overcome their fear of mistakes. We then consider compassion in how we teach and build relationships with our learners. Finally, we focus on how we teach our learners to have compassion for others as an integral part of their language learning.
Sarah Mercer is Professor of Foreign Language Teaching at the University of Graz, Austria, where she is Head of ELT methodology. Her research interests include all aspects of the psychology surrounding the foreign language learning experience. She is the author, co-author and co-editor of several books in this area. She has served as Principal Investigator on several funded research projects, has worked on the editorial board of various journals, is co-editor of Multilingual Matters’ Psychology of Language Learning and Teaching book series, is currently president of IAPLL, and is an ambassador for IATEFL.
Daniel Xerri is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta, and the Chairperson of the ELT Council. He has published widely on different areas of English language education. He has co-edited nine books and authored over 200 publications. His work has appeared in research anthologies, scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers. He has delivered plenary talks and keynotes in 20 countries and his research has been awarded international prizes. His main research interests are teacher research and professional learning. His most recent book is Innovative Practices in Early English Language Education (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). www.danielxerri.com
Prof. Daniel Xerri
“Teachers as Thinking Beings: Reflection and Technology in Professional Growth“
Sunday 10:10-11:00
Amphitheatre
The James E. Alatis Honorary Plenary
Respecting English language teachers’ professionalism requires recognising their capacity to reflect on identity and practice. This plenary explores how reflection enables teachers to question, evaluate, and reimagine classroom events while shaping professional beliefs. Through a consideration of video tools, digital portfolios, and AI-supported platforms, it highlights technology’s role as a critical reflective partner when embedded in human-centred, dialogic frameworks. Such tools can deepen metacognition, foster resilience, and strengthen agency, provided they are scaffolded ethically and pedagogically. The plenary argues for reflection that integrates human and technological dimensions, empowering teachers to navigate complex classrooms with adaptability, criticality, and care.
Please click on the presenters’ photos for more information about their presentation.
Saturday
Saturday 11:15-12:00
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Saturday 12:15-13:00
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Saturday 15:05-15:50
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Saturday 17:15-18:00
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Saturday 18:15-19:00
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Saturday 19:15
Luke Prodromou Tribute
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Saturday 20:00
Convention Party
Exhibition Hall
Sunday
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Sunday 16:45-17:30
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Sunday 19:55
Closing Remarks & Meet the New TESOL Greece Board
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Sunday 20:15
A Glass of Wine for Sweet Goodbyes
Exhibition Hall
Saturday 14:00 - 14:55
Commercial Presentations
Click on the logos for the presentation summaries.
14:00 - 14:25
14:30 - 14:55
Registration
New TESOL Greece Members
If you haven’t registered with TESOL Greece before, please pick up a registration card from a volunteer at the entrance, fill it in, and present it to the registration desk.
Please make sure you have your ID or Passport number in hand and ΑΦΜ (for Greek Citizens)
- Students are required to present a valid Student Card.
- Unemployed are required to present a valid ΟΑΕΔ Card
Current or Renewing Members
If you are a current or renewing member, please proceed straight to the registration desk.
All TESOL Greece members in good standing can attend the 44th Convention,
and any other TESOL Greece event, free of charge.
Attendance fee
- New members is 50 euros,
- Students 25 euros (with a valid student ID)
- Unemployed 30 euros (with a valid ΟΑΕΔ ID)
Attendance fee for non members is 50 euros, which includes:
Membership for one year.
Subscription to the e-edition of the TESOL Greece Journal.
Free attendance of all TESOL Greece events.
Free attendance of the TESOL Greece Annual International Convention in Athens.
Free attendance of the TESOL Macedonia Thrace – Northern Greece Convention in Thessaloniki.
Reduced basic membership to IATEFL. (limited number, available on a first come – first served basis)
You can register and pay onsite (in cash) or you can register online here.
New TESOL Greece members should produce their ID or Passport number
so that the registration desk can issue a receipt.
Greek citizens are also required to produce their ΑΦΜ.
The TESOL Greece Board
Exhibitors
Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
BURLINGTON Books
For more than 30 years, Burlington Books has been committed to creating quality materials for students learning English in Greece and to providing schools and teachers with support and first-class service. With offices in Athens. Thessaloniki, Patra and Crete we are uniquely placed to identify the needs of teachers and school owners across the country and to make sure that our books and digital materials truly address the practical realities of ELT classrooms today.
Papastratou 12 & Asklipiou, 185 45 Piraeus
Tel.: 0030-210-9767888
Fax: 0030-210-9767889,
Email: greece@burlingtonbooks.com
EUROPALSO
The Panhellenic Association of Language School Owners – Teachers (EUROPALSO), EST. 1956, is the largest organization representing language schools and boasting over 2.800 members and collaborating schools, 20.000 teachers and 300.000 students.
Major activities of the Association:
1. The conduction of quality language examinations such as: the Europalso Evaluation tests, the ESB (English Speaking Board) Exams and the ESB Online Exams for Adults. We also collaborate with the IFG and Goethe
Institutes.
2. The organization of educational activities such as: the hosting of conferences, educational events, exhibitions, cutting-edge seminars, etc.
3. The publishing of magazines and pamphlets, for parents and students, in addition to a strong presence in the broadcast and social media.
Gold Sponsor
EXPRESS PUBLISHING is an independent publishing house dedicated to producing quality ELT materials. Founded in 1988, the company has enjoyed steady, rapid growth and currently has a list of over 3,300 titles, with sales in over 100 countries worldwide. Through constant innovation and implementation of new technologies and approaches, Express Publishing aims to raise the intellectual standards, to educate, inspire and excite learners of the English language. Uniquely among leading publishers, we view ELT not as one department of a larger concern, but as the single focus of our operations.
3-5 Mac Millan St., 11144 Athens
Tel : +30210 2120800
Fax +30210 2015444
Email: elt@expresspublishing.gr
Web: www.expresspublishing.co.uk
Silver Sponsor
DEREE – THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE
The American College of Greece (ACG) is a private, independent, non-profit educational institution founded in 1875. Deree – The American College of Greece is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). It also has a degree validation agreement with the Open University of the United Kingdom. Deree offers bachelor’s and master’s degrees in a variety of disciplines. Over 3,500 students from 70 countries currently study at Deree, while its alumni body consists of 60,000 members around the world. In 2021-2023 Deree will offer €5,7 million in scholarships and financial aid.
EDUCATIONAL&TRAINING CONCEPTS AMKE (ETC)
Suzanne Antonaros and Lilika Couri offer a wide variety of seminars, courses and in-service teacher training programs and EFL School Management Courses and consultancies, designed for the foreign language professional. ETC teacher training offers teachers the opportunity to develop a sense of professionalism: pride in their profession, confidence in their creativity and commitment to ongoing language and professional development. ETC seminar participants develop an overall awareness of what it really means to be a teacher, the most important aspect of which is a global awareness of teaching as well as of self-development.
www.etc-seminars.gr
Our Host
Leonteios School
Getting to the Venue
Arriving from Athens airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”
There is a Suburban Railway station at the airport.
Use any train from the Railway.
It leaves every hour.
The last one leaves at 23:07.
Your destination is Neratziotissa station. You then change to the green line (Kifisia-Piraeus), towards Piraeus. Your destination is Ano Patisia.
There are several different ticket types to choose from:
Single airport metro ticket (single journey): € 9
For further information, visit the following site:
https://www.oasa.gr/en/tickets/prices-of-products/
Public Transport & Bus Services
There are also a number of public transport bus services to the venue: moovit
Metro & Public Transport Bus Service Ticket Prices
Integrated metro & bus tickets cost €1.20 (one euro twenty cents) and are valid for 90 min once validated* (see: https://www.oasa.gr/en/tickets/prices-of-products).
* Not including airport journeys
Taxis to the venue will cost around €15-20 (fifteen to twenty euros) from the Port of Piraeus (14km, around 20 min) and can be hailed from the street.
Walking
For those who like exercising, walking takes about 5 min from the train station ‘Ano Patisia’ . Click here for more information.
Arriving by Car
Please check the map below for directions.