ESBB International Conference

Welcome to the 2025 ESBB International Conference: Quality Education (SDG4) in the Glocal and LoGlobal Era

English Scholars Beyond Borders (ESBB) is delighted to announce the 2025 International Conference, which will be held in Taiwan. Join us in Taiwan for the 2025 ESBB International Conference as we will collaboratively explore and advance the frontiers of quality education. We look forward to your participation and to the enriching discussions that will undoubtedly emerge from this global gathering of educational scholars and practitioners.

 

Since the United Nations advocated the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in 2015, with a specific focus on the fourth goal—Quality Education—many language education scholars have endeavored to implement inclusive and equitable programs by providing language support from Glocal and LoGlobal perspectives. Many researchers have emphasized the value of innovative curriculum design that incorporates global competencies and 21st century skills, to prepare learners for a globalized world. However, several critical questions remain unanswered and require collective wisdom. For instance, how can English language programs be further adapted to meet the specific needs of diverse learner populations, particularly in conflict-affected or low-resource environments? In what ways can bilingual and English teacher training programs be improved to better prepare educators for the challenges of teaching in multicultural and multilingual classrooms? Additionally, what role can TESOL play in supporting the broader goals of SDG4, such as providing lifelong learning opportunities and the development of global citizenship? In alignment with SDG4, the 2025 ESBB International Conference will explore the multifaceted dimensions of quality education. We invite scholars, educators, researchers, and practitioners to engage in meaningful dialogues and share innovative research and practices that contribute to the advancement of educational quality both locally and globally.

Call for Proposals

The 2025 ESBB International Conference invites research paper (20 mins), workshop (60 mins), round table (60 mins) and poster sessions. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words, send via our SUBMISSION platform. Please REGISTER first. We will call for full papers after the Conference, and selected papers will be published in the ESBB Journal.

The organizing committee invites proposals on any aspects of quality education. Proposals related to the following sub-themes are especially welcome but not limited to:

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Proposal Submission Guidelines　Abstract Samples

We welcome submissions for individual papers, Round Table, workshops, and poster presentations. Proposals should align with the conference theme and contribute to the discourse on enhancing the quality of education.

ESBB supports the use of a strong first-person voice. As an organization, we aim to empower authors and researchers to clearly demonstrate their own agency in the research approaches they adopt or create. Please refrain from referring to the researcher or presenter in a pseudo-anonymous third person, nor should you use the study as the agent. Instead, use "I" to refer to yourself, rather than expressions such as "the researcher."

We have published a paper that explains our policy on using the first-person voice to transparently represent the agency of presenters, authors, and researchers. You can find it at the link below. Please read it, revise your abstract through the Conference system accordingly.

Nunn, R., Brandt, C., Deveci, T. Transparency, Subjectivity, and Objectivity in Academic Texts. English Scholarship Beyond Borders, 4(1), 71-102. http://www.englishscholarsbeyondborders.org/esbb-journalpublications/english-scholarship-beyond-border-volume-4-issue-2018/

1. Paper Presentations: Proposals should include a title (15 words maximum), an abstract (250 words maximum), and a brief bio of the presenter(s) (up to 100 words).
2. Round Table: Proposals should include a title (15 words maximum), an abstract (250 words maximum), and a brief bio of the presenter(s) (up to 100 words).
3. Workshops: Proposals should include a title (15 words maximum), a detailed description of the workshop (150 words maximum), learning objectives, and a brief bio of the facilitator(s) (up to 250 words).
4. Poster Presentations: Proposals should include a title (15 words maximum), an abstract (150 words maximum), and a brief bio of the presenter(s) (up to 250 words).

Submission Process

All proposals must be submitted via the online submission system by June 30, 2025. Submissions will be blind peer-reviewed, and notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 31, 2025. Please ensure that your proposal adheres to the guidelines and provides a clear and concise summary of your intended presentation.

Important Dates

- Proposal Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Notification of Acceptance: July 31, 2025
- Conference Dates: October 30th – November 1, 2025