TESOL BD – Metropolitan University National Conference 2026
Reimagining ELT: Inclusive Approaches to English Learning and Assessment
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About the Conference
The TESOL BD – Metropolitan University National Conference 2026 provides a national platform for English language teachers, teacher educators, researchers, graduate students, policymakers, and ELT professionals to engage in meaningful dialogue about current and future directions of English language teaching in Bangladesh. Held under the theme “Reimagining ELT: Inclusive Approaches to English Learning and Assessment,” the conference will explore how teaching, learning, and assessment practices can be redesigned to promote equity, accessibility, and meaningful learning outcomes for diverse learners across educational contexts.
The conference foregrounds local realities, multilingual classrooms, formative assessment, and learner-centred pedagogy, while engaging with global ELT scholarship.
Reimagining ELT: Inclusive Approach to English Learning and Assessment
The conference aims to:
- Re-examine English learning and assessment practices through an inclusive and equity-oriented lens
- Share research-informed and classroom-based innovations in teaching and assessment
- Promote assessment for learning, feedback literacy, and alternatives to high-stakes testing
- Address challenges of multilingualism, learner diversity, and accessibility in ELT
- Support teacher professional development, agency, and leadership
- Strengthen national collaboration among ELT professionals in Bangladesh
Inclusive English Learning Practices
Multilingualism, Translanguaging, and Learner Identity
English for Academic, Professional, and Vocational Purposes (EAP/ESP)
Assessment for Learning and Equity
Accessible Materials and Assistive Technologies
ELT Policy, Curriculum, and Community-Based Initiatives
Literature-Based Teaching Methods
Teacher Development, Well-being, and Professional Identity
Translanguaging in Literary Texts, Multilingual Poetry
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Plenary Speakers
Our plenary speakers are distinguished scholars and practitioners from around the world who will share their insights on language education, technology, and social transformation. Their thought-provoking sessions will inspire meaningful dialogue and innovation in the field of TESOL.
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Key Dates
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Abstract Submission Deadline |
August 15, 2026 |
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Notification of Acceptance |
September 2026 |
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Full Paper Submission |
December 31, 2026 (To be considered for TESOL Bangladesh Journal) |
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Early Bird Registration Deadline |
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Regular Registration Deadline |
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Conference Date |
November 27-28, 2026 |
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HOST
TESOL Society of Bangladesh
For Queries
Email: tesolbd.conference@gmail.com