2 March | 9:00 - 13:50 | Zagreb



22nd National Pearson Conference for ELT Teachers 

Pearson Croatia and Ljevak have the great pleasure to invite you to the national  Professional Development Conference, with book exhibition and great discounts!   

“Empower, Educate, Energise: Nurturing Teachers, Igniting Minds, Embracing Balance!"    


2 March, Saturday

09:00 - 13:50

at Sheraton Hotel  

Kneza Borne 2, Zagreb  
 

REGISTRATION: 

CTA Register online (register button)  

Registration fee is €15. 

Please send the payment receipt to pearson.konferencija@naklada-ljevak.hr   

Contact number re payment information is +385(0)91 492 0020 

Registration closes on February 27, 2024 or when all the seats have been booked. 

 

02.03.2024 (Saturday)
Zagreb
Sheraton Hotel
Kneza Borne 2,

Conference schedule

Saturday, 2 March 2024
REGISTRATION
09:00 – 10:10
A few simple tricks a day keep burnout away with Katarzyna Świeca
10:10-11.00
Abstract


In the dynamic realm of education, maintaining mental resilience is key to meeting the diverse needs of students, parents, principals and the world outside. Amid constant external changes, prioritizing mental health and cultivating a positive work-life balance is now more crucial than ever. 

Join our session for practical tips to enhance your well-being. Learn how to: 

  • recognize and address burnout symptoms,  

  • adopt effective well-being practices,  

  • and manage change for a balanced professional life. 

Embark on this journey towards a more mindful and fulfilling teaching career with us!

BREAK
11:10 – 11:15
Teacher Wellbeing: Navigating Development, Balance, and Feedback with Katarzyna Świeca
11:15 – 12:05
Abstract


Join a 50-minute session exploring the vital links between teacher wellbeing, professional growth, and constructive feedback. Learn to balance teaching priorities effectively, discover tailored professional development strategies, and embrace feedback for continuous improvement. Enhance your teaching experience holistically. 

Integrating Self-Care through Skill up with Step Up with Liz Beer
11:15 – 12:05
Abstract


In an ever-changing world marked by a rise in sophisticated technology, teachers and their students must be equipped with the skills and language they need to succeed in a competitive job market. The new Pearson self-study course Step Up provides you and your students the opportunity to hone these skills, improve your English level but also nurture your wellbeing. This session will explore those skills, their importance and how to use the activities in the book as interactively as possible to get the best out of your lessons and thrive personally in the ever-evolving education landscape.   

LUNCH BREAK
12:05-13.00
Teacher Wellbeing: Navigating Development, Balance, and Feedback with Katarzyna Świeca
13:00-13:50
Abstract


Join a 50-minute session exploring the vital links between teacher wellbeing, professional growth, and constructive feedback. Learn to balance teaching priorities effectively, discover tailored professional development strategies, and embrace feedback for continuous improvement. Enhance your teaching experience holistically.  

Integrating Self-Care through Skill up with Step Up with Liz Beer
13:00 – 13:50
Abstract


In an ever-changing world marked by a rise in sophisticated technology, teachers and their students must be equipped with the skills and language they need to succeed in a competitive job market. The new Pearson self-study course Step Up provides you and your students the opportunity to hone these skills, improve your English level but also nurture your wellbeing. This session will explore those skills, their importance and how to use the activities in the book as interactively as possible to get the best out of your lessons and thrive personally in the ever-evolving education landscape. 

Conference materials: conference pack and certificate
Abstract

Speaker
Liz Beer
Liz Beer
Liz Beer

Elizabeth Beer has been teaching for many years in various places such as Vietnam, Hong Kong and Spain. She's a Teacher Trainer, Cambridge Examiner and a Blog Post Writer. She was one of the teachers that featured in the award-winning Pearson & BBC Live Classes Project. She enjoys creating her own materials and lessons and has a particular interest in pronunciation, literacy and speaking skills in class. When not in the classroom, Elizabeth can be found in the theatre, either on stage performing or in the audience, and hiking in the mountains with her dog. 

Katarzyna Świeca
Katarzyna Świeca
Katarzyna Świeca

Katarzyna Świeca is an EFL teacher and psychologist currently undergoing comprehensive training in systemic family therapy, continuously enhancing her expertise through ongoing training opportunities. With over 30 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to working with children, youth, and parents. 

As an educator, she has taught in various age groups at a language school and served as a methodical consultant, trainer, and coordinator of teacher training in language publishing. In the psychological realm, her focus spans from providing support and psychoeducation to psychotherapy.  

In her personal time, she indulges her passion for cinema, dance, and enjoys leisurely walks in the company of her dogs.