For Teachers

Workshop info The materials that we use in the classroom are sometimes created by people who live in a completely different part of the world or have a completely different culture or lifestyle to the learners we teach. Even if materials are locally produced by others or by ourselves, they might not speak to the … Continued

Workshop info For Paolo Freire (1921-1997), education is a form of dialogic inquiry through which knowledge is mediated, rather than ‘owned’ by the teacher. This interactive session will unpack what the Freirean concept of dialogic education might look like in the contemporary ELT classroom. We will explore a series of practical considerations to take into … Continued

Workshop info As teachers we are faced with many choices of ‘what’ and ‘how’ to teach. What we do know, is that we need to keep our students engaged in the learning prrocess.  One way we can do that is to get a little bit more lexical.  Students like words!  Getting lexical doesn’t mean you … Continued

Workshop info In our 90-minute workshop we will explore what teacher authenticity might mean in practice and whether it has a role to play in students feeling more comfortable about being in classrooms and learning more English. Tony Wright thinks that the ‘authentic teacher’ is a work in progress, forever taking opportunities for learning (about … Continued

Workshop info Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding profession that requires continuous energy and dedication. However, among the daily challenges, it’s essential for teachers to prioritize self-care and find ways to replenish their energy reserves. In this discussion led session, we’ll explore the concept of “sharpening the saw,” as advocated by Stephen Covey, and discuss/share … Continued

Workshop info We’ll start in workshop mode with participants answering, for themselves, some straightforward questions about their own practices. From there we’ll move to a brief presentation about the roots of Humanism and how these influences have played out in language teaching and learning. We’ll then consider some of the obstacles to implementing a humanistic … Continued