Recent approaches to language teaching and learning emphasize learners’ autonomy, self regulation and independence. The main belief is that the role of the classroom is not only to give knowledge, but to prepare them to be active and creative citizens in the wider social context. In this respect, critical thinking shows itself as a key element in students’ success in different learning and problem solving activities at school, and in interacting with wider and more complicated social environments (Hedges,1996;Caroselli,2011). Leicester and Taylor (2010) argued: “In all areas of human knowledge and understanding we need to learn to be critical – questioning, reflective, rational etc” (p.2).

Advancing the same idea, Cundar-Ruano (2021) argued that students who learned and practiced critical thinking skills at school are more likely to succeed in coping with the society’s demands and modern life challenges (p.368).

One of the major facets of critical thinking as stressed by many research and conceptual literature is “Creative Thinking‟ (Coughlan,2008;Lau,2011;Caroselli,2011).Gladushyna (2019) explained that creative thinking is ‘generative’ involving original and innovative ideas, whereas critical thinking is “analytical, calling for deeper and more reflective thinking processes. In his turn, Lau (2011) stressed the tight link between the two concepts and how each of them inevitably calls for the other’s use. He argued: “We need creativity in critical thinking to come up with arguments, counter examples, and alternative explanations. And creativity needs critical thinking in evaluating and improving new ideas. They are both part of the essential thinking toolkit» (p. IX).

Fostering students’ critical and creative thinking skills requires innovative teaching methods and techniques. In this sense, classroom activities should revolve more around experiential learning, collaborative and interactive discussions, peer feedback, and problem-solving activities. All this can be achieved through a well-established curriculum that encourages learners’ active involvement in the learning process, and assigns the roles of being a guide, a facilitator and a prompter for the teacher. Put in the EFL context, Cundar-Ruano (2021) argued that teachers; and students endeavors in the EFL classroom should strive to stimulate students to use the language productively, so they can debate,analyze, criticize, evaluate, create, judge, and reverse their thinking” (p. 362). In the same line  of thought, Alothman (2012) suggested that real-life problem-solving tasks should be included in EFL curriculum in an appropriate way to incite creativity.

With recent developments in ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies) and the integration of e-learning as a new method of instruction, it’s even more legitimate to claim for critical thinking and creativity in teaching and learning practices. Al Ghadouni (2021) explained that the reason why critical thinking is developed in e-learning is that the latter “gives the student the freedom to choose to read the sources and the ability to search and make sure of the validity of the information and data through reliable electronic sources and websites; this enhances evaluation skill” (p.118). It enables him/her to correctly use the skill of interpretation and the possibility of searching in such a source which increases his understanding. Additionally, it provides the possibility of dialogue with others, draws inference with valid and strong arguments and evidence.

This conference is meant to be an opportunity for teachers, students, language practitioners, researchers in ELT to exchange innovative ideas and experiences with regard to EFL teaching and learning. This conference aims at:

-Considering creativity and critical thinking in pedagogical practices.

-Investigating the potential of the inclusion of critical thinking in the language classroom.

-Exploring the effectiveness of critical thinking in the processing and production of language.

-Examining the teachability of critical thinking skills in online and hybrid modes of education.

-Emphasizing the frameworks of students' critical cognitive abilities on their academic development.

Track 01: Innovative Language Education and Critical Pedagogy

Track 02: Critical Thinking through Task-Based and Project-Based Learning

Track 03: Digital Creativity:Using Technology to Enhance Creative and Critical  Thinking in Language Education

Track 04: Integrating Creative Writing in Language Learning

Track 05: Intercultural Competence and Critical Thinking

Track 06: Assessment as a Tool for Fostering Critical Thinking Skills

Track 07: Creativity and Critical Thinking for Teacher Education and Professional Development

Track 08: Critical Thinking in Higher Education and Scientific Research

President of the commitee : Dr. Radia BOUGUEBS

Pr. Hacene HAMADA (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Pr. Riadh BELOUAHEM (Freres Mentouri University).

Pr. Sara MERROUCHE (Larbi BenM’hidi University, Oum EL Bouaghi).

Pr. Nesrine GHAOUAR (Baji Mokhtar University, Annaba).

Pr. Mokhtar HAMADOUCHE (Larbi Ben M’hidi University, Oum EL Bouaghi).

Pr. Ghania OUAHMICH (Oran 2 University).

Pr. Nadia IDRI (Bejaia University).

Pr. Ahmed Chawki HOUADJLI (Mohamed Khider, Biskra University).

Pr. Nacira HERNOUNE  (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Ahlem IDJET (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Mouna BECHLEM (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Naima DRIS (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Fedwa BOUKREDIME (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Soraya MEZHOUD (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Soulef BOULMERKA (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Nassira BOUDERSA (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Feiza BADER (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Amina HADDAD (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Esma FETSI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Hemza BOUDERSA (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Ramzi NOUIOUA (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Leila DJOUIMA (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Samih AZOUI (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Fatiha BELAAKROUM (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Fatiha SAHLI (Freres Mentouri, Constantine 1 University).

Dr. Rafik FADEL (Freres Mentouri, Constantine 1 University).

Dr. Saliha BELEULMI (Freres Mentouri, Constantine 1 University).

Dr. Mohammed BOUKEZZOULA (University of Mohammed Seddik Benyahia, Jijel).

Dr. Zahia BOUCHAIR (University of Mohammed Seddik Benyahia, Jijel).

Dr. Abderrezak BEDDIAF (Abbes Leghrour, Khenchla University)

Dr. Najet KHENNIOUI (Algiers2 university).

Dr. Fouzia ROUAGHE (Sétif 2 University).

Dr. Madiha SENOUCI (Sétif 2 university)

Dr. Ikhlas GHERZOULI (Sétif 2 university).

Dr. Manel MIZAB (Larbi Tebessi University, Tebessa). 

Dr. Ouafa OUARNIKI (Ziane Achour University of Djelfa)

Dr. Soumeya MERRAD (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Souad KHOUDOUR (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Bouba BOUCHAIR (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Nadjet BOUKEBBAB (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Naima DEMBRI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Ilhem BENSLIMENE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Falek BOUCHEMAL (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Sarra HAMMOUCHE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Maria DRIS (Abdelhafid BoussoufUniversity, Mila).

Dr. Hind SAADOUNI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Meriem BOUZERDA (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Ratiba Mhamda BOULOUDANI (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Med Lamine MAKROUD (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

Dr. Okba LAANANI (ENS Assia Djebar , Constantine).

President: Dr. Amina HADDAD

Co-president: Mme. Souheila BELAZ

Pr. Belkacem YAKHLEF (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Hania BOUZIDI, (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Pr. Mourad MEZAACHE, (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Randa BENSAADI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Souheila KHERIBET (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Meriem BENHAMLAOUI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Chafia HADDAD (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Houria AGGABOU (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Meriem HANNACHE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Meriem LAAROUS (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Farida BOUNAB (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Asma OTMANI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Fahima AOUICHE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Dr. Hasna-lamis BOUCHENNEK (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Dihia TAOUTAOU (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Mouldia ABID CHAREF (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Djamila GHOUALMI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Zineb HAMIDANE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Khouloud Seghira BENKAIDIA (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Hiba LITIM (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Chiraz HAMZA (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Rym BOUBIDI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Choubeila ZITOUNI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Kawthar DAAS (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mrs. Kenza BRAMKI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Selwa Feghrour (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Ms. Amina CHERGUI (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mr. Seif Eddine KIBECHE (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mr. Anis BELAABED (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).

Mr. Raouf KESSIR (ENS ‘Assia Djebar’, Constantine).