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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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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
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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Tagged ELT, ITI, SEL, Teacher Development, Teacher education, Teacher Training, Tom Godfrey, whole person learning
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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
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
