Tag Archives: Tom Godfrey
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
Join the Magic of Peter Pan this December
We are delighted to invite children, students, staff, and families to experience the magic ofPeter Pan brought to life by the Speech Bubbles theatre group, a cherished institutionin Istanbul for over 30 years. This December, join us for a heartwarming, … Continue reading
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Tagged conferences, istanbul, Pantomime, Peter Pan, photography, Speech Bubbles, Tom Godfrey, travel, turkiye, Xmas show
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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
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
What is an ‘engaged learner’?
I suspect all educators agree that if a learner is not ‘engaged’ then learning is unlikely to occur. However what do we mean by an ‘engaged’ learner? Engagement cannot be switched on and off; it requires building over time. Engagement … Continue reading
