This seminar explores practical strategies for designing mediation tasks derived from existing course book materials, helping teachers integrate the CEFR’s mediation descriptors into their classroom practice. Participants will examine how to adapt texts, visuals, and activities from standard ELT resources to create authentic tasks related to text mediation and the mediation of group collaboration processes that foster collaboration, negotiation, and inclusive participation. The session will include hands-on examples showing how to transform receptive or productive exercises into mediation opportunities, aligning them with learners’ needs and levels. By the end, teachers will be equipped with adaptable frameworks and criteria to enhance course book lessons through purposeful mediation activities.
Kristina Urbonienė is an English Language Teacher Expert at Šiauliai Didždvaris Gymnasium and holds a Master’s degree in Management and Business Administration. She is president of LAKMA (Lithuanian Association of Teachers of English), founder and president of the NGO “Career Code”, and an alumna of the U.S. Exchange programme SUSI (Study of the United States Institutes) at the University of Montana, Missoula, USA. With extensive experience as a teacher trainer, she has published methodological articles in national and international journals and has delivered professional development workshops for educators across Lithuania and abroad. Kristina also serves as a senior assessor for the National English language examination. She has coordinated and participated in numerous regional and international educational projects, focusing on resilience, values education, and active citizenship for young people.