Conference

Theme, objectives, research themes and programme

Conference theme

Artificial Intelligence and Teaching & Learning Tamil Language

செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவும் தமிழ்மொழி கற்றல் கற்பித்தலும்

4 – 6 December 2026 · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Objectives

  1. 01

    Strengthen networking and collaboration among Tamil teachers globally.

  2. 02

    Explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) approaches in teaching and learning.

  3. 03

    Expand perspectives on teaching Tamil as a second language.

  4. 04

    Explain pedagogical approaches for teaching Tamil in the contemporary context.

Paper submissions closed

WTTC 2026

Call for papers

Educators and researchers were invited to submit papers on the following twelve themes. Accepted papers will be published in the conference research publication.

Browse Conference Papers
  1. 1

    Artificial Intelligence in Tamil Language Learning and Teaching

  2. 2

    Challenges and Opportunities of Technology in Tamil Language Learning and Teaching

  3. 3

    Teaching Tamil as a Second Language

  4. 4

    Strategies for Teaching Spoken Tamil

  5. 5

    Strategies for Teaching Tamil as a Foreign Language

  6. 6

    Challenges and Opportunities in Tamil Language Learning and Teaching

  7. 7

    Tamil Language Pedagogical Approaches in the Contemporary Context

  8. 8

    Assessment in Tamil Language Learning and Teaching

  9. 9

    Tamil Language Curriculum

  10. 10

    Tamil Language Textbook

  11. 11

    Teaching and Learning Tamil Grammar

  12. 12

    Teaching and Learning Tamil Literature

Paper submissions have now closed — thank you to everyone who submitted. Accepted papers will be available to read and download in the conference paper library. Browse Conference Papers

Full guidelines in the PDF

Guidelines for presenters

Writing and presenting your paper

Your paper

  • Papers should be written in line with the conference theme and, ideally, serve its objectives.
  • Papers should preferably be data-based studies or classroom research.
  • Conclude with recommendations that support teaching and learning.
  • Research or activities carried out with students in your own school may be recorded on video and used when presenting your paper.
  • Papers should help address the challenges and difficulties faced in teaching.
  • Papers may also be based on practical, hands-on work.

Abstract

  • 100 – 150 words, typed in a Unicode font.
  • Include your full name, email address and contact number.

Presentation slot · 20 minutes

Introduction of the presenter
5 min
Presentation of the paper
10 min
Discussion of the research
5 min

Tentative programme

Three days in Kuala Lumpur

Timings are tentative and subject to change.

3

Conference days

6

Plenary sessions

70

Papers

3

Parallel halls

Friday, 4 December 2026

Arrival & Keynotes

  1. 12:00 – 3:00 pm

    Check-in

    Arrival

  2. 3:00 – 4:00 pm

    Tea

  3. 4:00 – 6:00 pm

    Keynote Session

    Keynote

  4. 6:00 – 8:00 pm

    Dinner

  5. 8:00 – 10:00 pm

    Paper Presentation

    Papers