Tag Archives: embodied approaches
From Self to Scene: Re-Enacting Experience Through Image Theatre
Performative ELT How do we move from talking about our challenges as teachers to seeing and feeling them in new ways? In my Performative Pedagogy workshops, this shift happens through Image Theatre—a form of collaborative exploration where teachers bring their … Continue reading
Enhance Your Facilitation Skills with Engaging Activities
How do teachers facilitate learning? Before you can teach others you need to be aware of yourself. 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
Social Control versus Social Engagement: Down with the Curriculum King!
Isn’t it time to rethink our approach to education? For too long, teachers have been tethered to rigid curricula and content-heavy syllabi, prioritizing control over genuine learning. We must break free from these constraints and embrace a more flexible, learner-centered … Continue reading
Embodied Pedagogy: Performative Teacher Development (Part 3)
Reflecting through Action One potent method to heighten awareness of our sense of self-identity involves reflecting on our behaviors in specific situations and activities. In my teacher development workshops, participants engage in various activities, followed by reflections on their conduct. … Continue reading
The Art of Teaching: Embodied Approaches for Professional Development (Part 1)
What do I mean by “embodied approaches”? For me, it signifies the essence of a teacher’s presence – not just mentally or socially, but also physically. It encapsulates the convergence of the teacher’s physical and mental presence, the learners’ involvement, … Continue reading
Community Forums:Towards a Participatory Methodology for Teacher Professional Development.
Community Forums provide participant-led, solution-oriented, multiple voiced opportunities for reflection and dialogue on critical incidents teachers’ face. Continue reading
Teaching Artistry 