Magdalena Siatkowska

Biogram

My initial role in the English language field was the position of a translator, interpreter and import specialist where I had a chance to use language in practice during years of cooperation with Chinese people.
Next, I shifted to a role of a teacher, which had been my dream job. My experience so far includes: cooperation with AIESEC, creating three eTwinning projects - one awarded with a teacher training in Belgium, co-creating two Erasmus+ projects for teachers that enabled to implement CLIL methods into school curriculum, teacher trainings in different countries of Europe, organising workshops and trips abroad for students but most of supporting the approach that education does not merely stem from books but through hands-on experience, gaining knowledge from varied contexts and exposing ourselves to challenges.
I have gained knowledge in oligophrenic pedagogy that gave me a valuable perspective on the human brain’s abilities. My interests cover Psychology and Psychiatry - specifically autism and personality disorders. I am an AI and Quantum Physics enthusiast and I strongly believe in constant growth.

Implementing the Power of the Mammalian Brain in Language Learning: A Neuro-Driven Approach

The way in which we teach and learn languages is undergoing a paradigm shift, influenced by the latest findings in neuroscience. In my presentation, I shall share insights gained from years of teaching English using a neuro-driven methodology that aligns with how the brain naturally acquires language. By immersing students in an English-only environment, even in challenging contexts, I have observed remarkable progress in fluency, comprehension and confidence.
A key element of this approach is to support the emotional and social dimensions of learning. Drawing on research in neuroeducation, I have structured my classes to maximise engagement through pair work, debates and collaborative problem-solving. These tasks activate social and emotional brain networks, making learning more intuitive and deeply embedded in memory. Furthermore, I have managed to successfully implement at my secondary school’s classes a lion’s share of instructional materials comprise emotionally engaging multimedia resources, such as podcasts, films, videos, and abundance of images. By stimulating the mammalian brain, the centre of emotion and social bonding, we create an immersive and meaningful learning experience that significantly accelerates language acquisition. At my own enterprise durin individual classes 100% of materials I have gathered and created are auditory and visual that drive to discussion, deep thinking, analysis and free expression of thoughts. Here I have never used any course books and students have reached fluency in English.
What is more, my session shall explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in supporting and enhancing neuro-driven language education. AI-powered tools, such as adaptive learning platforms, real-time language assistants, and personalized content recommendations enable educators to tailor instruction to individual learner needs.
During my talk, I shall present evidence-based findings from my own classroom experiments and discuss the theoretical foundations that make this approach highly effective. Attendees will gain practical strategies to implement immersive, emotionally engaging, and AI-enhanced language learning techniques in their own teaching practice.
By harnessing the power of the mammalian brain and integrating AI-driven innovations, we can revolutionise language education, making it more natural, engaging, and impactful. This session shall inspire educators to rethink traditional methodologies and embrace a neuroscience-backed approach to teaching languages in the 21st century.