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Teaching, Learning, Leading CONFERENCE 2005 |
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Denise Murray Leading in unpredictable contexts |
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| The presenter will outline the issues that affect effective leadership. She argues that we need to think "out of box" about these issues. To challenge our thinking, she applies knowledge gained from complexity theory and emotional intelligence to managing language programs and leading teams. The presenter will illustrate the complexity of ELT in culture, personal styles, values, and information and organizational structures. To manage and lead, rather than merely survive, in this unpredictable and changing environment, requires continuous adaptability, creativity and learning. The presenter will suggest ways for administrators, and leaders to be adaptable, creative and to learn continuously. | |
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Biodata: Denise E. Murray is Director of the National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research and Professor of Applied Linguistics at Macquarie University, Sydney. She was Chair of Linguistics and Language Development at San José State University, California for 9 years. Her research and publications focus on cross-cultural literacy, language education policy, language program management, and the intersection of language, society and technology. Her publications include Diversity as Resource: Redefining Cultural Literacy, Knowledge Machines: Language and Information in a Technological Society, and Communicating on the Net. She has been an advocate for language learners and teachers at local, state, national, and international levels. She was on the TESOL Board of Directors for seven years, serving as President in 1996-7. She was a plenary speaker at TESOL Arabia in 2000, where she spoke on language learning. She is delighted to be back in the UAE. |