2025 International H-INET Conference

The FULL PROGRAM can be found in the following link: 8th HINET_Conf_Program

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Join us for the H-INET Conference – our annual gathering of educators, researchers, and professionals dedicated to advancing the field of English for Purposes of International Communication. This event offers a valuable opportunity to share practice-based insights, engage with current research, and explore innovative approaches to teaching and learning
in diverse contexts.

The Conference offers a rich program including:

  • Keynote presentation
  • Oral presentations
  • Writing workshop
  • Workshop on adapting courses to students with special needs
  • Panel discussion on adapted courses
  • Panel discussion on teaching linguistic features for EPIC
  • and more…

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Prof. Robert O’Dowd, University of León, Spain,

Engaging with teachers and students in zones of conflict: Virtual Exchange as a tool for peace building and global citizenship

Dr. Avital Kaye-Tzadok, Ruppin Academic Center, Israel

Beyond the Classroom: Academic Responsibility in Times of Mass Trauma

PRESENTATION TOPICS

Action Oriented Approach (AOA) and Project Based Learning in Language (PBLL)Multilingualism, Plurilingualism, and Translanguaging
Creativity in Teaching and Curricular InitiativesAssessment of EPIC
English-Medium Instruction (EMI) and Content Courses in LOTE (Languages Other Than English)Ongoing Professional Development
Implications of AI and Technological Language ToolsPersonalized Teaching and Learning
Interdisciplinary Approaches in Language Teaching and LearningPre-Academic English
Issues of CEFR and Language LearningPreservice and Inservice Teacher Education
Language Policy (inclusion and diversity, coexistence, internationalization)Specialized Populations
Linguistic LandscapeTeacher/Student Wellbeing
Teaching Creative Texts and LiteratureTeaching in Uncertain Times
Transitioning to EPIC (Post CPD)Virtual Exchange and Internationalization Initiatives

Day 1: Conference Day Tuesday 16 September 2025

    • Greet old and new friends and colleagues!
    • Enjoy a cup of coffee and a light snack before we begin the day

    • Greetings:
      • Dr. Sharon Tsuk, Head of School of Physical Education, The Levinsky-Wingate Academic College, Israel
      • Dr. Leor Cohen, Chair of H-INET and Head of EPIC, The Open University, Israel
      • Musical Performance: Levinsky-Wingate Administrative and Academic Staff Choir
      • Dr. Beatrice Bar, Conductor
      • Mr. Ohad Levy, Piano and Arrangement
      • Ms. Meytal Drori, Percussion
    • Choir Members:
      • Yael Abramovich
      • Tzur Levin
      • Maya Chosyd
      • Ohr Margalit
      • Maayan Cohen
      • Hani Rieger
      • Tali Dagan
      • Ora Segev
      • Leah Dayan
      • Dafna Tagar
      • Itzhak Gilat

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    SPONSOR

    CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

    Conference Chair: Dr. Devora Hellerstein, The Levinsky-Wingate Academic College

    Dr. Ruti Bardenstein, Shenkar College

    Dr. Leor Cohen, Open University

    Ms. Elana Spector-Cohen, Tel Aviv University

    Ms. Carmen Fedor, Tel Aviv University

    Dr. Roseanne Kheir Farraj, The Max Stern Yezreel Valley College

    Dr. Hiba Hamarshi, Arab Academic College for Education in Israel – Haifa

    Ms. Tal Levy, Ruppin Academic College,

    Dr. Anna Voloskovich, Kibbutzim College of Education