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“Exploring the Transformative Potential of Applied Theatre in Teacher Education: A Journey Through Community Forums and Pedagogical Innovation”
In May 2022 a group of 12 teachers came together to participate in exploratory workshops to find out what benefits Applied Theatre techniques could bring to Teacher Education. The workshops employed a methodology designed to both enhance participants’ understanding of … Continue reading
“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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Tagged ELT, Forum Theatre, ITI, Teacher Development, Teacher education, Teacher Training, Tom Godfrey, whole person learning
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Harnessing Applied Theatre in Teacher Education for Self-Reflection and Identity Awareness
In a celebrated TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson urged us to view teaching as an art, emphasizing the role of teachers in facilitating learning rather than mere knowledge transmission. This perspective raises a crucial question: What makes a great teacher? … Continue reading
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
Congratulations to the speakers at CETA 2023
This 8th Cambridge Teaching Awards (CETA) Symposium was held at ITI Istanbul on September 9th and 10th 2023. The CETA Symposium brings together tutors, assessors and moderators from centres worldwide to provide an opportunity to share experiences of delivering the … Continue reading
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Tagged Cambridge English, Cambridge Teaching Awards, CELTA, CETA, CETA 2023, CETA Istanbul, CETA ITI, DELTA, ITI, ITI Istanbul, TKT, Tom Godfrey
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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
HOW TO SET UP A LANGUAGE SCHOOL
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Performative Teaching: An Embodied Approach to Teacher Development
How can Applied Theatre inform Teacher Development? Continue reading
Teaching Artistry 