Dr. Gabriel Díaz Maggioli is a teacher who applies the lessons learned in the classroom to his roles as teacher educator, researcher, and writer. He is a certified researcher in Uruguay’s National Research and Innovation Agency. He works as Academic Advisor to the Institute of Education at Universidad ORT Uruguay. The author of 25 books, as well as numerous articles in professional and peer-refereed journals, Gabriel has shared his work with colleagues in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. He is the first Latinx President of the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL).

Collaborative scenarios and teacher growth
In this plenary we will explore the difference between cooperation and collaboration while highlighting why they are important constructs for teacher growth. Taking into account what has transpired during and after the pandemic, we will explore the areas of our work which lend themselves best to collaboration. We will also analyze different roles in collaborative relationships and explore concrete collaborative activities oriented towards continuous professional development.