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Facilitation Skills (part 2)
Communication Understanding communication is fundamental to facilitating effective interactions in any setting. Communication serves a purpose, often transactional in nature, where information is exchanged to achieve specific outcomes. This exchange relies on creating an information gap, where one party possesses … Continue reading
Facilitation Skills (Part 1)
What are Facilitation Skills? Facilitation skills are vital tools in guiding groups through discussions, meetings, and learning processes to achieve specific goals. But before considering what these skills entail, let’s step back and consider the broader landscape of teaching and … Continue reading
Empowering Educators with Facilitation Skills
Transforming Education In the era of dynamic digital connectivity, the call to revolutionize education grows louder. Traditional lecture-based approaches are seen to be failing today’s learners. Generation Z and Alpha crave interactive, participatory learning experiences. As we embrace this shift, … Continue reading
‘Teaching Artistry for Teachers and Educators’
I am looking forwardto launching my new online course ‘Teaching Artistry for Teachers and Educators’ which starts on Monday 19th February 2024. If you haven’t registered, then you need to do this asap so as not to miss this exciting … Continue reading
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“Teaching Artistry for Educators”
Online Course from Tom Godfrey at ITI Istanbul! Are you ready to transform your teaching journey? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking online course, “Teaching Artistry for Educators,” and we want YOU to … Continue reading
EMPOWERING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY FORUMS: A SUMMER WORKSHOP IN ISTANBUL
Teaching is a rich and fulfilling journey, yet it comes with its share of challenges. As educators, we often grapple with personal issues that affect our professional lives. The solution? Community Forums—an innovative and engaging framework for addressing these challenges … Continue reading
Community Forums
Empowering Teachers Through Community Forums Free Webinar Time: Thursday January 25th at 19.00 (Istanbul time) Register with this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdO6grjsvHNQ7YGmIDMBboRSGai44e5-s Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding journey, filled with challenges that often require a collective effort to overcome. Are you … Continue reading
Embodied Pedagogy: Performative Teacher Development (Part 3)
Reflecting through Action One potent method to heighten awareness of our sense of self-identity involves reflecting on our behaviors in specific situations and activities. In my teacher development workshops, participants engage in various activities, followed by reflections on their conduct. … Continue reading
Teacher’s Identity: A Journey of Self-Discovery (Part 2)
The Essence of Identity Our sense of self-identity forms the bedrock of who we are, not just as educators but as individuals. It intricately weaves together our behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, and emotions. To evolve and grow as teachers, we must … Continue reading
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The Art of Teaching: Embodied Approaches for Professional Development (Part 1)
What do I mean by “embodied approaches”? For me, it signifies the essence of a teacher’s presence – not just mentally or socially, but also physically. It encapsulates the convergence of the teacher’s physical and mental presence, the learners’ involvement, … Continue reading
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