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Embracing Social and Emotional Learning: A Paradigm Shift in Education
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, a paradigm shift is called for. I believe there needs to be a fundamental re-evaluation of priorities, urging a departure from the prevalent focus on content and curriculum. Instead, the spotlight needs to prioritise … Continue reading
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“Transforming Teacher Education Through Applied Theatre: Embracing Boal’s Forum Theatre”
I am convinced that in educational and training contexts there is vast scope in exploring how human experience and emotions accord with Teacher Education. Applied Theatre encourages participants to ‘feel’ and express emotions, not necessarily as ‘raw’ felt emotions but … Continue reading
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ITI’s online TKT Preparation course goes viral
I’m thrilled to share some extraordinary news: our free online Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) preparation course has achieved astounding success! The response on day one was unprecedented, with a staggering 800 registrations flooding in. It’s a testament to the … Continue reading
Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 2
Why do I feel that I am not as effective as I could be, I am getting close but ultimately missing the target as a teacher educator? Do you ever find yourself wondering if you could be a more effective … Continue reading
Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 1
Why do I feel that I am not as effective as I could be, I am getting close but ultimately missing the target as a teacher educator? As a teacher educator of many years, it is not uncommon to be … Continue reading
Community Forums: Participatory Approaches to Professional Development
Find the solutions to your problems with the support of a community of teachers. The workshops will be Saturday 9.30 – 12.30; 13.30 – 16.30 and + Forum Theatre presentation to an invited audience at 17.30 – 20.30. These series … Continue reading
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Performative Teaching: An Embodied Approach to Teacher Development
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Speech Bubbles School of Performing Arts: A Home for Children to Develop While Acting, Singing, & Dancing
By Othman Nahhas -December 29, 2021 We all know that Istanbul has a plethora of activities for foreigners. Whether it’s concerts, stand-up shows, spoken word events, or even trivia nights! It’s pretty hard to be bored in Istanbul. But what about the … Continue reading
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How did it all start?
My heart was pumping feverishly, and my head was light and giddy as I stepped off the plane in Tripoli, Libya on the 10th September 1980 just two days short of my 21st Birthday. I was met with a draft … Continue reading
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The History of ELT.
How do we learn languages? In this video I explore this question by looking at approaches to language learning in the past. Do we learn a second language inductively as we learn our mother tongue or is it more deductive … Continue reading
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Teaching Artistry 