The CLE Conference on Teaching and Learning is an annual gathering that brings together educators and researchers from a variety of fields to share ideas, experiences, and best practices in teaching and learning. The conference is designed to enhance English language education and promote teaching excellence by exploring innovative and practical teaching methods.
The CLE Conference has been held every year since its inception in 2019, under a specific theme that addresses current issues and challenges in education. The first conference focused on exploring old, new, and creative teaching and learning methods, while the second conference centered on sharing successful teaching practices. The third conference shifted its focus to the future of education in a post-COVID-19 world and explored ways to reimagine and adapt to the new normal in education. The fourth conference aimed to inspire and motivate educators to work towards a shared future where everyone is empowered to contribute to a better world.
The conference is open to CLE teachers, SUSTech faculty interested in teaching in English, and English language teachers outside SUSTech. It provides a platform for participants to learn from experienced educators and scholars, share their own experiences, and network with peers from around the world. With a focus on practical and innovative approaches to teaching, the CLE Conference on Teaching and Learning provides a valuable opportunity for participants to enhance their teaching skills and promote excellence in English language education.
The Center for Language Education (CLE) at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) is excited to invite you to Shenzhen on November 8, 2025 for the 8th CLE Conference on Teaching and Learning!
This year's theme — Foundations and Frontiers: Where Core Principles Meet Emerging Trends — brings together educators and researchers to explore how enduring principles of language teaching and learning connect with innovative approaches, tools, and ideas. Join us for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussions in the ever-evolving world of language education.
We're seeking dynamic, thought-provoking presentations in areas such as:
Revisiting the Fundamentals – Reflecting on the core principles of effective language teaching and learning, and their relevance in contemporary contexts.
Innovations and Frontiers – Integrating emerging technologies, methodologies, and trends to enhance learning.
Bridging Past and Future – Strategies for balancing tradition with innovation in curriculum, assessment, and classroom practices.
Evidence-Based Practice – Research and case studies demonstrating the impact of fundamental principles on modern classrooms.
Professional Growth – Preparing educators to adapt core teaching philosophies to diverse and evolving learner needs.
Proposal Guidelines:
Proposals should be in English and consist of:
Title (max. 20 words)
Abstract (max. 250 words)
Keywords (3–5)
Presenter(s) Information: Name(s) and affiliation(s)
Submissions:
Send proposals to: cle_conference@sustech.edu.cn
Subject line: CLE2025 Proposal
Deadline: October 12, 2025
Prof Pascual Pérez-Paredes
Building critical literacies in post-digital language classrooms
Abstract
This talk argues for a reorientation of educational priorities: from technocentric training in Artificial intelligence (AI) tool usage to fostering the capacity to interrogate the sociotechnical systems that shape our digital realities. Drawing on recent research with higher education students in Europe, I will explore how learners interact with generative AI, what assumptions they hold about its authority, and how it influences their academic practices. The talk will examine how large language models challenge traditional notions of authorship, academic originality, and teacher agency. It will also discuss how digital literacies have evolved from functional ICT skills to encompass ethics and participation in algorithmic cultures. The talk advocates for a pedagogy that not only integrates AI but critically questions it.
Bio
Pascual Pérez-Paredes is Professor of Applied Linguistics and Linguistics, U. Murcia, Spain, and former Lecturer in Research in Second Language Education at the University of Cambridge. His main research interests are the use of corpus linguistics methods in applied linguistics, corpora and digital resources in language education and corpus-assisted discourse analysis. He is Co-Editor in Chief of CUP ReCALL (5.7 IF 2024; ranked 4th in Linguistics) and member of the Applied Linguistics Press (ALP) Advisory Board and the Inter-Varietal Applied Corpus Studies (IVACS) Advisory Board, among other journals and associations. His most recent books are Data-driven Learning in and out of the Language Classroom, Cambridge University Press, co-authored with Prof Alex Boulton, and Corpus linguistics for language learning research, published in the John Benjamins Research Methods in Applied Linguistics (RMAL) series with co-authors Gel Mark and Anne O’Keeffe. He is currently PI of the Spanish Research Agency -funded project Broadening the scope of Data-driven learning: a multi-site & multi-data approach.
Free registration, with tea breaks and lunch provided.
To confirm your participation, please complete the following by October 26, 2025:
Submit your personal information, short bio, and profile photo via the link below. Completing this step will finalize your conference registration.
Edit your proposal if necessary. If you wish to make any updates to your presentation title or abstract, please upload your revised version through the same registration link.
Registration link: https://www.wjx.cn/vm/Y4hNpb3.aspx#
Chair: ZHANG Xinting
Co-chairs: ZENG Simin, Adrian Rowland
Members: LI Zhaoting, HE Fuling, Nancy Zhang
For inquiries and further information, please contact the organizing committee at cle_conference@sustech.edu.cn; lizt@sustech.edu.cn.
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