Aysu Şimşek

Aysu Şimşek is a passionate advocate of continuing professional development. After graduating from Istanbul University with joint honours in American Culture and Literature with Theatre Criticism and Dramaturgy, she embarked on her own teaching career during which time she successfully completed the Cambridge CELTA course. Now in her role with Oxford University Press, Aysu not only meets and supports teachers from across Turkiye, but she has also become a workplace coach which enables her to help her colleagues with their career development. She enjoys sharing tips and tricks on ELT whenever she has the opportunity, and she is an OTA (Oxford Teachers Academy) tutor. She has co-written articles for Modern English Teacher magazine and TEA Online Magazine. She has also written articles on using games and activities on the OUP ELT Blog (https://oupeltglobalblog.com).

Motivation Matters: How to Motivate Our Learners in 21st Century (All Levels)

Abstract: There is no question that today’s learners need new techniques and approaches in motivating. Have you ever questioned what else you could do to boost your learners’ motivation in this modern world? In this session we will look into ways to better understand how motivation works and what is needed to boost it. Get ready to play some games and do some fun activities!