{"id":26493,"date":"2025-12-03T12:43:05","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:43:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thebridge.sk\/?page_id=26493"},"modified":"2025-12-04T13:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T12:18:05","slug":"scelt-bridge-forum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thebridge.sk\/en\/scelt-bridge-forum\/","title":{"rendered":"scelt & The Bridge forum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n How to be resilient? Join us for a conference full of inspiration, great talks and workshops, and useful tips to apply in day-to-day life of every ELT teacher.\n <\/div>\n
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We have communicated our message many times that\u00a0the symbol of The Bridge<\/strong>\u00a0truly represents what we believe in: that\u00a0languages are a bridge between the worlds, cultures and people.<\/strong>\u00a0Through each interaction and learning experience, we build bridges to ourselves, to our counterparts and to a better understanding of one another.<\/p>\n

Therefore, we have decided to build a bridge between two conferences for teachers and actually merge them into one. And so this school year you will not be able to attend The Bridge Teachers\u2019 Day, usually taking place in March.<\/p>\n

We have become a partner of SCELT to support their idea of resilience.<\/strong>\u00a0On 6-7 February 2026<\/strong>, we invite to you join us at a conference we organise together\u00a0in Bratislava<\/strong>. We are convinced that partnerships, collaborations and joint events are the best way how to show that we care for one another and are prepared to find what connects us rather than divides us. And\u00a0we believe that the forum will be a great platform to share knowledge and experience, as well as to network and meet peer teachers and colleagues.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to the generous support of the grant providers, including the U.S. Embassy Bratislava, the conference is completely\u00a0free of charge for all the members of SCELT<\/strong>. There are numerous benefits of a SCELT membership, so if you would like to attend the conference, definitely consider this option. You can find all the detailed information here:\u00a0https:\/\/www.scelt.sk\/<\/a>\u00a0.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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Date: 6 February 2026, Bratislava<\/p>\n

Friday 9-9:30 + 9:45-10:30\u00a0<\/strong>Klaudia Bedn\u00e1rov\u00e1 \u2013 How to develop cognitive skills\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many teachers focus mainly on what to teach, but it is equally important to <\/em>understand how students learn. This workshop will provide you with insights from cognitive <\/em>psychology and neuroscience that you can immediately apply to your teaching. We will focus <\/em>on how basic cognitive processes\u2014memory, attention, comprehension, problem-solving, and learning as a process\u2014work. <\/em>We\u2019ll show you how to help students learn new material effectively and create an <\/em>environment that fosters deeper understanding and long-term retention of knowledge. <\/em>You will gain practical tools, such as strategies to improve attention and concentration in the classroom.<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday 12:15-13:00<\/strong>\u00a0Emma Wyatt \u2013\u00a0Mindset Matters <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fixed Mindset = bad. Growth mindset = good. We probably all know this already and we all <\/em>want to encourage our learners to have a growth mindset, but how? This workshop will look <\/em>into what growth and fixed mindset means to us, explore ways we can help our students <\/em>develop a growth mindset, as well as discuss the ways in which we can all fall into the trap of the illusion of a growth mindset.<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday 14:30-15:15 + 15:30-<\/strong>16:00<\/strong>\u00a0Kamila Jan\u010d\u00edkov\u00e1 \u2013\u00a0\u00a0Expresso: a sip of creativity in a mug of words\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Creative writing is a wonderful way how to connect with your intuition and grab everything out of that fascinating thing called the brain. There are many ways how to boost your creativity and the only precondition is: your ACTIVITY. With a little help in the beginning, you will just sit down and write. Without any limits. In the workshop, we will explain the basics, look at how we can use creative writing in our classes and the main part will include: your own WRITING. And why should you attend? Because it\u00b4s fun and it opens new horizons. Playing with words, turning them upside down, linking your ideas with them and observing what is arising from this game. \u00a0Looking forward to seeing you\u2026 write.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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Date: 7 February 2026, Bratislava<\/p>\n

Saturday 9:00-9:30<\/strong>\u00a0Ondrej Ko\u0161\u010d\u00edk \u2013 Stop procrastinating\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Do you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you catch yourself chatting in the staff room, taking <\/em>the long way home, or getting lost in a hobby when you \u201cshould\u201d be grading papers? What if I <\/em>told you that wasn\u2019t procrastination, but your brain begging for enjoyment? <\/em>Together, we\u2019ll flip the script on teacher productivity. Key pillars of cognitive health\u2014like <\/em>movement, social connection, and novelty\u2014 your \u201cdowntime\u201d is actually critical fuel for a <\/em>sharp, resilient mind. We\u2019ll use practical coaching tools to help you audit your current habits <\/em>and reframe them not as time wasted, but as vital brain training. Come learn how to say \u201cNo thanks\u201d to guilt!<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 11:15-12:00<\/strong>\u00a0 Andrea Z\u00e1humensk\u00e1 \u2013\u00a0Do Teachers Really Need Mentors?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mentoring isn\u2019t just about supporting others \u2014 it\u2019s one of the most powerful ways to grow as a teacher yourself. <\/em>In this workshop, we\u2019ll explore how school-based mentoring builds confidence, strengthens <\/em>practice, and improves learning for both mentors and mentees. You\u2019ll discover how <\/em>mentoring programmes can support early-career teachers, enhance collaboration, and spark new energy across the whole school. <\/em>Grounded in EMCC mentoring principles, our approach combines practical coaching tools with real examples from our own mentoring experience. Come ready to share, learn, and try out techniques you can take straight back to your classroom.<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 13:30-14:00<\/strong>\u00a0Anna Zozulia \u2013\u00a0How to Build Valuable\u00a0<\/strong>Relationships Between\u00a0<\/strong>Schools and Teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teachers are the heart of every school \u2014 yet too often, their work is reduced to timetables, <\/em>hours, and administrative expectations. In this session, an HR professional shares a human- centered look at how schools can create more supportive, respectful, and motivating environments\u00a0 for their teaching teams. <\/em>Through real stories, practical examples, and simple ideas already used in schools, this <\/em>presentation explores what teachers truly need to thrive: stability, recognition, and a genuine voice. You\u2019ll hear how small shifts in communication, onboarding, feedback, and daily <\/em>interactions can transform the way teachers experience their work \u2014 even in resource- <\/em>limited or state school environments. <\/em>This is a talk about partnership, respect, and the power of being seen as a professional with <\/em>expertise \u2014 not just a name on a schedule. It\u2019s an invitation to rethink how we work together <\/em>so that teaching can feel more sustainable, meaningful, and supported.<\/em><\/p>\n

Saturday 14:15-15:00<\/strong>\u00a0Marco Talia \u2013\u00a0Follow me or die: Business\u00a0<\/strong>English Survival Kit<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether you are a seasoned or novice business English teacher or simply considering <\/em>applying your teaching skills to this specific language area for the first time, this session will <\/em>provide you with valuable insight and tools. What will you gain from this session? First, a <\/em>general framework of reference to make sense of the different variables at play and how to <\/em>leverage them to design the right kind of course, based on the students\u2019 needs and expectations. Furthermore, you will learn how to maximize your efforts and lessons\u2019 outcomes using a plug-and-play segmentation matrix, which will help you master the relationship between the students\u2019 learning objectives and your expected teaching impact. <\/em>Finally, you will also get a review of some off-the-shelf resources that you can use from day one to improve your skillset and performance level.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>

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