Discover highlights from our 2024 professional development conference for English language teachers in Armenia – and stay tuned for updates on the conference in 2025!

On 2 and 3 March 2024, teachers, education leaders and education experts from across Armenia and the UK gathered in Yerevan for the British Council in Armenia’s annual Teaching for Success conference.

The conference was held in partnership with the RA Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and Sport (MoESCS), the National Centre for Education Development and Innovation, and Khachatur Abovyan Armenian State Pedagogical University.

The overarching theme of the conference was ‘Towards a Continuing Professional Development (CPD)’.

The British Council holds this conference every year. It is a chance for teachers to explore current trends and practices in English language teaching through the lens of Armenia’s new CPD framework and its professional practices. We offer teachers a platform – free of charge – to connect with their peers and share experiences with one another through talks and workshops. All sessions are delivered in English. All participants receive a certificate of participation from the British Council.

Conference Format

Our 2024 conference hosted an array of sessions including:

  • Plenary talks by guest speakers
    Invited British ELT experts shared insight, expertise and the latest thinking in English language teaching sphere through plenary talks
  • Practical talks by participants
    20 selected teachers delivered concurrent sessions on aspects of English teaching to share their knowledge and experience and promote strategies for ongoing professional development in those areas.
  • Panel discussion
    At the end of day one, invited educators and leaders from RA MoESCS and educational institutions took part in a panel discussion. The discussions highlighted issues and processes in teacher development in Armenia, with discussion of action points and suggestions for future.
  • ELT-voice
    One of the most inspiring sessions of the conference at the end of the second day – ELT-voice was where teachers shared their success stories in teaching and educating, showcasing their best practices and sharing learning. 

Conference Programme

To look back at the conference programme in a glance, please download the pdf file at the end of this page.

Guest Speakers

Michael Connolly

Michael began his career in 1998 in Japan, working as a language assistant in local high schools. He has since worked in a variety of teaching, teacher training and academic management roles in Japan, Spain, Egypt, Morocco, Jordan, the Palestinian Territories, India, the Czech Republic and the UK. As Assistant Director English India, Michael managed a programme in which 940,000 English teachers in 12 Indian states were trained, working directly with over 10,000 Teacher Educators selected and trained by the British Council. 

In his latest role, Michael is Director English Programmes at the British Council, based in London. English Programmes works with UK and international partners to support more than 40 governments around the world in providing high-quality and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment of English. In addition, English Programmes supports individual teachers with professional development opportunities, resources and professional networks through an online English teacher community of more than four million globally.

Nik Peachey

Nik Peachey is an accomplished educator, author, and learning technology consultant renowned for his expertise in integrating technology into education. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Nik has become a prominent figure in the realm of digital learning and teacher professional development.

Having taught in various educational settings across the globe, Nik possesses a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities faced by teachers and learners in the digital age. His passion for exploring innovative approaches to enhance teaching and learning has driven him to share his knowledge through numerous publications, workshops and presentations.

Nik's work has been recognised internationally, and he has received several prestigious awards for his contributions to the field of education in including two British Council Innovations Awards. He continues to inspire and support educators by sharing his expertise, exploring emerging trends in education technology and advocating for the transformative power of technology in teaching and learning. 

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