ELT Summit 2026 intends to provide a dynamic forum for the presentation of new advances and research results in the field of English Language Teaching.
The conference theme is Reimagining ELT: Pedagogy, Practice, and Learner-Centric Innovation. The call for papers in ELT education and teaching encompasses the following themes. Please note that the Conference will also consider submissions on related topics.
1. Learner-Centric Pedagogies in ELT
- Personalised learning pathways in diverse classrooms
- Differentiated instruction for mixed-ability learners
- Student agency and voice in language learning
- Inclusive ELT for neurodiverse and multilingual learners
2. Innovative Classroom Practices
- Flipped classrooms and blended learning models
- Project-based and experiential language learning
- Gamification and engagement strategies in ELT
- Microlearning and modular lesson design
3. Assessment Reimagined
- Alternative and authentic assessment methods
- Portfolio-based and competency-based evaluation
- Feedback strategies that enhance learning outcomes
- Moving beyond exams: Continuous and formative assessment
4. Technology-Enhanced ELT (Beyond the Basics)
- AI as a co-learner vs. AI as a tool
- Designing learner-centred digital ecosystems
- Ethics, bias, and responsible AI use in ELT
- Human-AI collaboration in writing and communication
5. ELT for Real-World Communication
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP) and workplace readiness
- Developing intercultural communicative competence
- Teaching English for global citizenship
- Soft skills, employability, and communication training
6. Teacher Identity and Professional Development
- Reimagining the role of the ELT educator
- Reflective teaching practices and action research
- Teacher well-being and burnout in modern classrooms
- Building communities of practice among educators
7. Curriculum and Material Design
- Designing learner-centred curricula
- Contextualising global content for local classrooms
- Open Educational Resources (OER) in ELT
- Decolonising ELT materials and practices
8. Language Skills in Focus
- Rethinking teaching of speaking and listening
- Writing in the age of AI-assisted tools
- Reading strategies for digital-native learners
- Vocabulary acquisition through contextual learning
9. Multilingualism and Translanguaging
- Leveraging L1 in English language classrooms
- Translanguaging as a pedagogical strategy
- Language identity and learner confidence
- ELT in multilingual societies like India
10. Research and Data-Driven ELT
- Classroom-based research and evidence-informed teaching
- Using learner analytics to improve outcomes
- Case studies of innovative ELT practices
- Measuring impact of learner-centred interventions
11. Equity, Access, and Inclusion
- ELT in low-resource and rural contexts
- Bridging the digital divide in language learning
- Gender-sensitive approaches in ELT
- Accessibility for learners with disabilities
12. Future Directions in ELT
- The evolving definition of “language proficiency”
- Preparing learners for hybrid communication environments
- The future of English in a multilingual world
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Important Note
We also encourage the submission of research proposals that extend beyond the themes explicitly mentioned in the call for papers. Scholars and practitioners are invited to contribute original studies, case analyses, and theoretical explorations that introduce new perspectives, emerging trends, or interdisciplinary approaches related to the broader scope of the conference.