About the Conference
Exploring Language Education in the Oceanic Region
Context
This conference explores the dynamic realities of language teacher education and language teaching across the plurilingual Oceanic region—one of the most culturally and linguistically complex regions in the world.
Drawing on the experiences of educators, researchers and teacher trainers, this event highlights the emerging challenges and innovations shaping language teaching in the region today.
Historical Context
The Oceanic region is marked by rich plurilingual traditions shaped by waves of pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial migration. These histories have left deeply embedded traces in educational systems, language policies, and teacher training frameworks.
Contemporary Landscape
Despite these complexities, Oceanic societies have long sustained vibrant plurilingual practices. In recent decades, growing efforts in language revitalisation and inclusive plurilingual policy development have emerged, aiming to reclaim Indigenous languages while embracing linguistic plurality.
Mission
This conference seeks to provide a platform for dialogue on critical issues in plurilingualism and language education in the Oceanian context.
Our Objectives
- Share current research and reflections on plurilingualism and language teaching
- Explore the impacts of colonial influences on indigenous languages
- Explore the impacts of colonial influences on educational justice
Who Should Attend
The conference provides a unique opportunity for diverse stakeholders in language education to connect, share knowledge, and collaborate.
We welcome participation from:
- Researchers in language education, linguistics, and sociolinguistics
- Language teacher educators and classroom teachers
- University students in education and language-related fields
- Policymakers and education officials
- Representatives from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) involved in education and language revitalisation
Join the Conversation
We invite educators, researchers, and practitioners to contribute to this critical dialogue.