Ecolingua Workshop at Gaziantep University

EcoLingua team visited the Department of English Language Teaching at Gaziantep University and delivered a hands-on workshop for pre-service ELT teachers. Building on our previous events in Bursa and Denizli, we focused on practical classroom strategies teachers can implement immediately.

The session combined mini-talks and lab tasks around three pillars: (1) learner-centered differentiation, (2) sustainability-infused tasks aligned with the SDGs, and (3) light-weight digital and gamified tools that work in typical school tech settings. Participants explored examples, adapted templates, and redesigned activities for their practicum classes.

• Dates: 18 October 2025 (next day after LFAC)
• Venue: Gaziantep University · ELT Department · Computer Lab
• Audience: Pre-service ELT teachers
• Mode: Talk + hands-on workshop

What We Covered

• Differentiation quick-wins: flexible grouping, tiered tasks, choice boards
• Activity blueprints from Bursa and Denizli, retuned for ELT practicum:
  – Vocabulary Quests → lexical depth with micro-choice & retrieval
  – Speaking Duos → structured pair talk with rotating roles
  – Writing Sprints → low-stakes timed drafting + green feedback
  – Eco-Quests → SDG-linked tasks (local issues, micro-projects)
• Assessment that supports learning: success criteria, micro-rubrics, exit tickets
• Toolset that actually runs on school PCs: Slides/Docs, Padlet alternatives, QR forms
• Sustainability threading: from topics to actions (reduce, reuse, report) in ELT

Hands-On Tasks

In teams, participants selected an activity template, mapped it to a target outcome (A2–B1), and customized prompts, supports, and success criteria. Each team produced a classroom-ready slide/card and shared a 60-second “how we’d run this in our lessons” pitch.

Our thanks to Gaziantep University ELT faculty and students for the warm welcome and energetic participation. We look forward to future collaborations.