{"id":664,"date":"2009-11-14T13:45:44","date_gmt":"2009-11-14T10:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eltweekly.com\/more\/?p=664"},"modified":"2009-11-14T13:45:44","modified_gmt":"2009-11-14T10:45:44","slug":"40-event-english-for-progress-third-policy-dialogue-november-18-20-2009-new-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eltweekly.humbeestudio.xyz\/?p=664","title":{"rendered":"#40, Event: English for Progress: Third Policy Dialogue November 18 \u2013 20, 2009, New Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"

In 2007, the British Council organised its\u00a0First English Policy Dialogue<\/a> in Chennai and followed-up the next year in Kolkatta with the\u00a0Second Policy Dialogue<\/a>. The aim of the Policy Dialogues has been to provide stakeholders with a platform for sharing models of best practice, knowledge and experience. Further, it also provides an opportunity to discuss issues relating to policy and practice in English language learning and teaching. This year, the conversation will continue at the English for Progress:\u00a0Third Policy Dialogue<\/a> in New Delhi.<\/p>\n

ENGLISH IN INDIA AND SRI LANKA: THE CONTEXT<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Recent research in India and Sri Lanka indicates that, despite being home to sizable pool of English speaking population, the region is confronted with a massive language skill gap. This is indicated by the fact that demand for competent English speaking manpower continues to outstrip supply and that large portion of the graduate pool lacks English communicative fluency and interpersonal skills. This, in-turn, is limiting the ability of the industry and services sector to find professionals with skills required for modern-day working.<\/p>\n

The silver lining is that in recent years, increased awareness, and subsequent government initiatives, is beginning to have an impact on English language teaching in the region. The British Council, with global expertise in English language, teaching, training and research, aims to facilitate the reform process through partnership and deliberation with key stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
ENGLISH FOR PROGRESS<\/strong>\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\"\"<\/td>\nThird Policy Dialogue<\/strong>\"\"<\/td>\n\"\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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In November 2009, representatives from the Government, industry and academia will come together to chart a way forward for English in the commercial and academic arena.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Prominent Speakers<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mr. Nandan Nilekani, Chairman, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)<\/p>\n

Mr. David Graddol, UK writer, broadcaster and lecturer and author of English Next: India (to be released at the Policy Dialogue)<\/p>\n

Mr Rod Bolitho, Academic Director of Norwich Institute for Language Education (NILE), UK<\/p>\n

Mr Martin Wedell, Senior Lecturer and Head of International Education, School of Education, University of Leeds UK<\/p>\n

Ms Maya Menon, Director, The Teacher Foundation, India<\/p>\n

Sir Richard Stagg, British High Commissioner to India<\/p>\n

Mr. Martin Davidson, Chief Executive, The British Council<\/p>\n

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For detailed information on this event, please visit: <\/strong>http:\/\/www.britishcouncil.org\/india-english-englishforprogress.htm<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

NOTE: Our own Dr. Shefali Bakshi is attending this event and will write a detailed not on her experience.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In 2007, the British Council organised its\u00a0First English Policy Dialogue in Chennai and followed-up the next year in Kolkatta with the\u00a0Second Policy Dialogue. The aim of the Policy Dialogues has been to provide stakeholders with a platform for sharing models of best practice, knowledge and experience. 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