English and Higher Education in Indonesia is a one day event that aims to examine opportunities and issues related to internationalisation and in particular English language development in Indonesian universities. This event is part of series of event we are holding in March, designed to strengthen links between Indonesia and the UK and to support Indonesia in the international academic arena.
The event itself will gather practitioners from British Council, Universities from Indonesia and the UK also policy makers to find the solution of important issues which will be discussed around the needs of English in Higher Education
You can download event materials from the links below:
| 08.30 - 09.00 | Registration | |
| 09.00 - 09.15 | Opening Remarks | Sally Goggin Country Director British Council Indonesia |
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| 09.15 – 09.45 | Internationalisation in Indonesian Higher Education | Dr. John I Pariwono Expert Staff to the Director for Human Resources Development Direktorat Jenderal Pendidikan Tinggi (DIKTI) from Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan (LPDP) |
| 09.45 – 10.15 | Language, Knowledge Exchange and Higher Education | Christine Ennew Provost University of Nottingham, Malaysia Campus |
| 10.15 – 10.30 | Break | |
| Parallel Session - 1 | ||
| 10.30 – 12.00 | A. English for Academic Purposes This session looks at how two Indonesian universities are dealing with low levels among new undergraduate students and then some general criteria for designing a strong English for Academic Purposes programme. |
Moderator: Panel: Golda Juliet Tulung, Ph.D Colm Downes |
| B. Alternative Approaches What’s happening beyond traditional EAP courses? Speakers will present the use of online language courses, e-portfolios and project work as alternatives or additions. |
Moderator: Panel: Prima Dona Hapsari, M.Hum Risa R Simanjuntak, S.S., M. App.Ling., M.A. |
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| C. From school to tertiary Is there a responsibility for universities to support local school teachers and to address problems with low English language levels among school graduates? Here’s how three institutions are trying. |
Moderator: Panel: Drs Djoko wirjawan, Ph.D Fatonah M.Pd |
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| 12.00 – 13.00 | Lunch | |
| 13.00 – 14.00 | Plenary Session | |
| English in Higher Education - a British Council Perspective |
Damian Ross |
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| Predeparture English Programme for Indonesian Lecturers; Problems and Solutions |
Sisilia S. Halimi S.S., M.A., Ph.D |
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| English learning and teaching at Hanoi University, Vietnam |
Nguyen Tien Dzung, M.A., |
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| Parallel Session - 2 | ||
| 14.05 – 15.25 | D. Academic Writing Writing in English at all levels can be a huge frustration both to those producing academic texts and those who have to read them! Three experts have some practical advice on dealing with academic writing. |
Moderator: Panel: Prof. Emi Emilia Dr. Ingrid S. Surono, M.Sc |
| E. Overseas Scholarships This session looks at the challenges and issues for students applying for study abroad. We’ll hear from both sides – those offering scholarships, and a successful applicant who did a Masters in the UK. |
Moderator: Panel: Santi Budi Lestari M.A |
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| F. English Medium Instruction and Content and Language Integrated Learning These thorny subjects are a matter for debate across all levels of education. What are the criteria for adopting either approach? What are the potential benefits and pitfalls? We’ll hear from a global expert in the field of EMI, plus two Indonesian insitutions with practical experience. |
Moderator: Panel: Maria Anityasari, Ph.D Franklin Talaue, M.A. |
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| 15.25 - 15.40 | Break | |
| Plenary Session- Closing | ||
| 15.40 - 16.00 | Reflections on the day | Damian Ross Director English for Education Systems British Council Indonesia Foundation |