This seminar is intended for English language teachers working with young learners. Its main goal is to enhance teachers’ competencies in developing children’s reading and listening (receptive) language skills. During the seminar, the importance of these skills in early language teaching will be discussed, along with an analysis of children’s language development characteristics and strategies for effective development of reading and listening comprehension.
Participants will become familiar with practical methods for fostering reading and listening skills, including the use of stories, picture books, games, songs, movement-based activities, and tasks that promote comprehension, engagement, and vocabulary development. Assessment strategies will also be discussed, with sample tasks and guidance on how to use assessment to monitor progress and provide constructive feedback.
The seminar combines theoretical foundations with practical application and creates space for reflection and the exchange of best practices among educators.
Agnietė Balaikė has 19 years of experience teaching English, 14 of which she spent working as a teaching quality assurance manager. This period has provided her with valuable knowledge and skills in improving educational processes, developing effective assessment models, and ensuring teaching quality. She hold a Bachelor’s degree in English Philology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration.
Throughout her career, Agnietė has designed learning programmes for students of various ages, including specially tailored courses for English language summer camps. She has also worked as a mentor for teachers working with children, helping them refine their teaching methodology, motivate students, and apply innovative teaching practices.
Currently, Agnietė works as an education projects manager, where she applies her experience in creating, coordinating, and implementing a variety of educational programmes and initiatives aimed at improving teaching quality and strengthening teacher competencies.