Language Educators – The International Association of Language Educators was inaugurated on 4th September, 2018 in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. It comprises a group of language educators from numerous globally recognized higher institutions within and outside Nigeria. These educators are highly committed to raising the quality of language teaching and use in the society. This, it believes can only be accomplished through the creation of awareness, research as well as provision of services and assistance to all stakeholders. Members are passionate about ensuring that language plays its fundamental role in society and this passion is driven by a vision, mission and objectives which are translated into diverse activities such as workshops and training for language teachers, advocacy, conferences, dissemination of research findings, mentoring and a host of others. Membership, as associate or full members, is open to those who have a doctorate or are enrolled for a doctorate in language education or other language-related fields.

Welcome to IALE

The International Association of Language Educators was inaugurated on 4th September, 2018 in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. It comprises a group of language educators from numerous globally recognized higher institutions within and outside Nigeria.

Our Vision

An Association that is renowned globally for promoting quality and effective language teaching, learning and research activities

Our Mission

To imbibe in all stakeholders the culture and quest for quality in all language teaching, research and learning activities

Our Objectives

To cooperate with organisations which have similar aims and objectives with those of the Association.

OBJECTIVES OF IALE

The Association shall be known and called “International Association of Language Educators
(IALE)”, here-in-after referred to as the “Association”

To contribute positively to theory and practice of Language Education globally.

To provide technical assistance on language related matters to government and corporate
bodies globally.

To provide services to teachers at various educational tiers that will promote effective teaching
and learning of language globally.

To consider regularly Language Education issues and advise government appropriately.

To promote the professional development of Language Education scholars and practitioners.

To increase awareness on the central role of language in instruction and the society.

Prof. Yetunde Ajibade

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

Yetunde Ajibade is Professor of Special Education and Curriculum Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Her research interests include Language education, Instructional processes, Curriculum Development and Innovation. She served as Provost of the Postgraduate College, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and as Head, Department of Special Education and Curriculum studies, Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria. She is also pioneer President, International Associations of Language Educators (IALE).