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Empower Learners with Engaging Drama Workshops
International Training Institute (ITI) offers innovative drama workshops for educators and learners, designed to enhance teaching practices and engage students. Led by Dr. Tom Godfrey, workshops focus on practical strategies, collaboration, and active participation. Services include drama games, collaborative storytelling, and Forum Theatre, promoting creativity and language skills in an immersive learning environment. Continue reading
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Teaching as a performative art
Towards an embodied methodology for teacher development https://doi.org/10.33178/scenario.18.1.9This paper reports on diagnostic workshops conducted at a teacher training centre in Istanbul focusing on how Applied Theatre methods can support English Language Teacher Education in the areas of self-awareness and self-reflection. … Continue reading
Embodied Pedagogy: Performative Teacher Development
Reflecting through Action Carl Jung, the renowned psychologist stated that “we are what we do, not what we say we do”. This insight is particularly apt in teacher development where many teachers can ‘talk’ a great lesson but struggle to … Continue reading
The Power of Role Models: Reflecting on Identity.
In the journey of becoming an effective teacher, self-reflection is key. Who we are, who we aspire to be, and the influences that shape us are integral to our teaching identity. One profound way to engage in this reflection is … Continue reading
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Exploring Teacher Identity: A Call for Reflective Practice and Change
On my Teacher Artistry online course reflecting on our identity as teachers is the cornerstone of all the teacher development activities. Only by understanding ourselves can we create the kind of transformative educational experiences that our students deserve. In the … Continue reading
Harnessing the power of SEL
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), as outlined by CASEL (Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning), encompasses five core competencies that revolve around self-identity and interpersonal connections. These competencies contribute significantly to fostering a conducive environment and nurturing relationships within a … Continue reading
What is an ‘engaged learner’?
I suspect all educators agree that if a learner is not ‘engaged’ then learning is unlikely to occur. However what do we mean by an ‘engaged’ learner? Engagement cannot be switched on and off; it requires building over time. Engagement … Continue reading
Exploring the Nature of Teaching and Learning: A Collective Reflection
As teachers in the dynamic world of education, having a clear understanding of the nature of teaching and learning provides the bedrock for our teaching beliefs and behaviour. Is learning primarily about acquiring knowledge or developing skills? Is teaching primarily … Continue reading
8 Key Reasons to Use Ice Breakers and Getting to Know You Activities
Take deep breaths, check all the materials are ready (again), walk into the first workshop or lesson with a new group. Even after 40 years’ experience, those first few minutes with a new group of participants are always special. A … Continue reading
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Empowering Educators with Facilitation Skills
Transforming Education In the era of dynamic digital connectivity, the call to revolutionize education grows louder. Traditional lecture-based approaches are seen to be failing today’s learners. Generation Z and Alpha crave interactive, participatory learning experiences. As we embrace this shift, … Continue reading
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