The Research Institute for Bilingual Learning and Teaching (RIBiLT) under the School of Education and Languages of Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) held a landmark symposium, titled “Celebrating Multilingualism and Multiculturalism: Preparing Language Teachers for Global Classrooms”, on 21 February. The prestigious event attracted over 200 participants online and onsite, marking a significant milestone in the field of language education.
The symposium opened with an inspiring address by Prof. Paul Lam Kwan-sing, HKMU President, who highlighted the vital role of multilingualism and multiculturalism in today's interconnected world. Six distinguished teacher educators from Hong Kong, Singapore, the UK and Spain delivered plenary talks on a diverse array of topics, including artificial intelligence in language education, L2 writing teacher education, grammar teaching, self-regulation learning strategies, and the broader context of language education. The event also provided a platform for attendees to exchange cutting-edge research insights that will significantly inform the development of HKMU’s School of Education and Languages.
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