We’re delighted to introduce Sandie Mourão as a distinguished plenary speaker at our upcoming conference!
Meet Sandie Mourão
A seasoned research fellow at Nova University Lisbon, Professor Mourão brings over 35 years of expertise in English language teaching. Her passions encompass a range of vital topics, from early language learning to integrating picture books in education and the nuanced challenges of intercultural and classroom-based research.
Plenary Talk “Picturebooks for Intercultural Citizenship Education in Early Language Learning”
Discover the transformative role of picturebooks in fostering intercultural citizenship among young learners. Through the award-winning Erasmus+ project ICEPELL, Professor Mourão illustrates the dynamic blend of intercultural communicative competence and civic education. This session will explore practical applications of picturebooks to inspire action and engagement in virtual exchanges, showcasing an example teaching pack that aids in cultivating intercultural citizens through English language learning.
Join us to gain invaluable insights from Professor Mourão’s pioneering research and strategies that promise to enhance the efficacy of language teaching in contemporary educational environments.
