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Why Teacher Education Needs a Performative Framework
How can we train teachers to respond to learners in real time? In teacher education, some of the most important aspects of teaching are often the least clearly understood. As a teacher educator, a large part of my work involves … Continue reading
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From Performative Skills to Meta-Performative Awareness
A New Way of Thinking About Teacher Development In teacher education, we often focus on what teachers know and what teachers do. We help teachers develop knowledge of language, pedagogy, planning, assessment, and classroom management. We also help them build … Continue reading
Every Time You Give Feedback, You Choose Control or Trust
Feedback Isn’t Neutral: What Every Facilitator Is Really Choosing Feedback feels like the responsible thing to do. Learners expect it.Institutions demand it.Teachers are trained to provide it. But feedback is never just feedback. Every time a facilitator responds to learner … Continue reading
Reflections on Performative Pedagogy: Why Community Matters More Than Ever
Not all forms of teacher development feel alive.Some feel like information delivery. Others feel like compliance. Very few feel like genuine growth. Performative pedagogy, and the Community Forum approach that sits within it, offers something different. It reminds us that … Continue reading
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From Trainer to Facilitator: Reimagining Teacher Development
I’ve run countless workshops for teachers over the years. Most of them go well—laughter, lively discussions, positive feedback. But there’s one exchange that stays with me: Me: Did you enjoy the workshop? Participant: Oh yes, it was a lot of … Continue reading
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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Empower Learners with Engaging Drama Workshops
International Training Institute (ITI) offers innovative drama workshops for educators and learners, designed to enhance teaching practices and engage students. Led by Dr. Tom Godfrey, workshops focus on practical strategies, collaboration, and active participation. Services include drama games, collaborative storytelling, and Forum Theatre, promoting creativity and language skills in an immersive learning environment. 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
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