"Reality Check: What Makes Students Really Learn According to Science?"

For centuries, various approaches and methods have been developed to aid language learning. After extensive research and experimentation, can we distill this complex process into a few universal principles?

This session, inspired by National Geographic's tradition of making the world tangible through exploration, seeks to answer that question by exploring the idea of concrete learning and what it entails in terms of cognition.

We will delve into the contributions of the Science of Learning and English Language Teaching to identify effective strategies, pitfalls, and areas for improvement. The role of coursebooks, digital technologies, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and immersive contexts will be discussed in light of new scientific evidence. Participants are expected to gain insights into their teaching practices and leave with practical ideas to create more memorable and impactful learning experiences.

"Cerrado: on the edge of resilience"

This session aims to invite the audience to reflect on the importance of curiosity and developing an affection for natural environments as fundamental allies for the conservation and reconnection of the population with nature, especially for future generations.

It will be an opportunity to explore how awakening curiosity and cultivating a love for nature can inspire concrete actions for environmental preservation and promote greater awareness of the importance of sustainability.