Long Beach, CA – Dr. Philippe John Sipacio, an esteemed multilingual learner educator who teaches at East Robeson Primary and Long Branch Elementary schools, proudly represented the Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) as a session speaker at the TESOL 2025 International Convention and Expo, held from March 18-21 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
The TESOL International Convention and Expo is recognized as the largest global gathering for English language teaching professionals, bringing together educators, researchers, administrators, and policymakers from around the world. With thousands of attendees and hundreds of sessions, this annual event serves as a hub for innovation, professional development, and networking in the field of English language teaching.
Dr. Sipacio's session focused on "Pedagogy of Play and Multiliteracy," showcasing cutting-edge strategies to integrate science, technology, arts, and mathematics into language learning. His presentation highlighted his pioneering work on playful multimodal learning through coding and robotics—a methodology designed to engage multilingual learners effectively. This impactful work has earned support from prominent organizations such as the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Focus Broadband, and NC Electric Cooperatives.
“It is an honor to have my work accepted for presentation at such a prestigious event,” said Dr. Sipacio. “TESOL provides an unparalleled platform to share innovative practices that can transform language learning for multilingual students.”
The convention not only celebrated advancements in English language teaching but also fostered collaboration among professionals dedicated to empowering multilingual learners across diverse contexts.
For more information about Dr. Sipacio’s work or the TESOL 2025 International Convention and Expo, visit the official TESOL website at https://www.tesol.org/.