Tag Archives: Teacher education

ITI’s online TKT Preparation course goes viral

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 2

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 1

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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Performative Teaching: Facilitation Skills Masterclass

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

15 hours of workshopsDate: Saturday 29th July and Sunday 30th July 2023 REGISTER HERE The weekend masterclass develops facilitation skills and is aimed at anyone who is involved in training, development and educating others. Facilitation skills are vital in any event … Continue reading →

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Teacher Education is on the wrong track

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

As an ELT teacher and teacher educator, I have seen firsthand the limitations of traditional teacher training practice. Too often, teacher training programs focus on developing teaching competencies, such as procedures, routines, and lesson planning, at the expense of activities … Continue reading →

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Community Forums:Towards a Participatory Methodology for Teacher Professional Development.

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Community Forums provide participant-led, solution-oriented, multiple voiced opportunities for reflection and dialogue on critical incidents teachers’ face. Continue reading →

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PERFORMATIVE PEDAGOGY AND TEACHER EDUCATION.

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

. Performative Pedagogy introduces teachers to a range of techniques to raise awareness of the performative and reveal a fresh landscape of creative embodied expression, enjoyment and gratification. Continue reading →

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Teaching As a Performative Art

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Tom Godfrey

Post pandemic it is opportune to consider the importance of the embodied physical presence of learners and teacher in the learning encounter as this raises vital issues as to the nature of teaching and learning. Sir Ken Robinson (2006) in … Continue reading →

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Performative Teaching: An Embodied Approach to Teacher Development

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Tom Godfrey

How can Applied Theatre inform Teacher Development? Continue reading →

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How do teachers develop?

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Tom Godfrey

As a teacher trainer this is a question that preoccupies me on a daily basis. Moreover I am not alone in this enquiry, indeed a major area of research has been to examine the impact of training on a teacher’s … Continue reading →

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