Monday, August 11th | 16:00

Ricardo Palma University Auditorium
Av. Arequipa 5198, Miraflores, Ccori Wasi
Centro Cultural URP
Lima, Peru

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JAIR FÉLIX

Jair Félix is the Head of Academic Services at National Geographic Learning Latin America. He has a B.A. in TEFL from Universidad Autónoma de Sinaloa in Mexico and a Post-Graduate Degree on Teachers’ Development from The College of St. Mark & St. John, Plymouth, UK. Jair has been involved in language teaching and teacher training for over 30 years and has conducted workshops on various topics such as lesson planning, discourse analysis for language teachers, action research, educational technologies, and 21st century skills, among others. Jair also holds a Diploma in Teaching English for Specific Purposes (DipTESP) and the E-Tutoring Certificate from the British Council. He is a frequent presenter at ELT conferences throughout Latin America.


ABSTRACT


Ready to take your English teaching to the next level? Empower your students to thrive as critical thinkers, global citizens, and confident communicators in today’s complex world!  

Join a transformational session that will reimagine how you teach English. Discover how integrating multiple literacies—visual, textual, social, global, and media—can make learning more dynamic, relevant, and inspiring.  

Through real-life classroom stories and actionable strategies, you’ll explore how to ignite your students’ curiosity, help them tackle life’s big questions, and inspire them to take meaningful action beyond the classroom.  

Walk away energized and equipped with innovative ideas to make English teaching impactful, exciting, and unforgettable. Your students are ready—are you?

 

FERNANDO TRUJILLO

Dr. Fernando Trujillo is a marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer, and one of the world’s leading experts on river dolphin conservation. With a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Aberdeen and a Master’s in Environmental Science from the University of Greenwich, Dr. Trujillo has dedicated over 40 years to studying and protecting aquatic ecosystems across South America.

He is the founder and Scientific Director of Fundación Omacha and has led more than 60 scientific expeditions across the Amazon, Orinoco, and beyond. His work has influenced international conservation policy, community-based environmental education, and sustainable development practices. Recognized with the Whitley Gold Award and the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year honor, Dr. Trujillo is a passionate advocate for connecting science, storytelling, and education to inspire global change.


ABSTRACT

In the heart of the Amazon, where biodiversity and culture intertwine, river dolphins serve as sentinels of environmental health and symbols of resilience. In this captivating session, Dr. Fernando Trujillo, National Geographic Explorer and 2024 Rolex Explorer of the Year, shares his extraordinary journey of over four decades working to protect these endangered species and their fragile ecosystems.

Through powerful storytelling, scientific insight, and community collaboration, Dr. Trujillo reveals how conservation is not just a scientific endeavor but a human one, rooted in education, empathy, and cross-cultural dialogue. Participants will discover how environmental narratives can be integrated into language learning to foster global citizenship, critical thinking, and real-world relevance in the classroom.

Join us to explore how the Amazon’s river dolphins can inspire a new generation of learners to care, communicate, and take action for our planet.

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