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Transforming Teacher Development with Performative Pedagogy
Dr. Tom Godfrey addresses the shortcomings of traditional teacher development models in his handbook and online course. Promoting sustainable development through reflective, emotionally engaging practices, he advocates for a performative pedagogy. This approach emphasizes community forums, inspired by Forum Theatre, fostering authentic dialogue and transformation among educators for enhanced learning experiences. Continue reading
Embodied Learning in Action: Forum Theatre for Teachers
At the 2025 IATEFL Conference, Tom Godfrey highlighted Forum Theatre as an effective tool for teachers to confront real-life challenges through embodied learning. The workshop emphasized trust-building, group dynamics, and collaborative exploration, empowering educators to reflect on their experiences and experiment with creative problem-solving in a supportive environment. Continue reading
Why Trainees Love ITI’s CELTA Course
Participants in ITI’s CELTA course commend the exceptional quality of instruction and support from tutors, describing their experiences as life-changing. The camaraderie among trainees contributes to a supportive learning environment. With a high score of 9.4 out of 10 in student reviews, ITI offers enriching teaching opportunities and personal growth. Continue reading
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DRAMA in THE ELT CLASSROOM
Get your copy https://performativeelt.com/roadmap How Do You Transform Your English Lessons to Engage Students Like Never Before Even when following a structured and uninspiring Syllabus Get This FREE Copy Of “Drama in the Classroom 9 Innovative Activities to Inspire and Engage” & Discover The … Continue reading
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Teaching Artistry: The Power of Embodied Learning
In an era dominated by technology and social media, education often leans heavily on screens, digital content, and online interactions. While these advancements offer incredible opportunities, they can sometimes overshadow the essential human elements of teaching—connection, presence, and engagement. As … Continue reading
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The Challenges Teachers Face in Discussing Work Issues
How Easy Is It for Teachers to Talk About Their Problems? In my Teaching Artistry online course, I invited participants to reflect on a critical question: How easy is it for teachers to talk about problems they face at work? … Continue reading
Performative Pedagogy: Shaping Identity Through Classroom Action
Are you the teacher you were born to be or is your performance restrained by context? In my Teaching Artistry online course, we recently explored the concept of performative pedagogy and posed the provocative question: Do we teach the way … Continue reading
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
Harnessing Social and Emotional Learning in Education
I hope this message finds you well! I’m excited to share some news with you. My book, Harnessing the Power of Social and Emotional Learning, based on the Teaching Artistry workshops in the summer and online courses, is published by … Continue reading
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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
Teaching Artistry 