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 eager to discover a unique and engaging approach to addressing these challenges within a supportive community?
Explore the untapped potential of participatory methodology in ELT Teacher Education and discover how it can address the hurdles teachers face. This innovative webinar provides a structure for educators to openly share their concerns, worries, and difficulties, fostering a culture of collaboration and mutual support. Discover the experiential world of participatory methodology that empower teachers to actively shape their own professional development.
Join us as we explore Community Forums, a captivating adaptation of Forum Theatre. In this interactive space, participants collectively re-enact real-life teaching challenges, collaboratively seeking solutions. Community Forums are not just discussions; they are participant-led, solution-oriented, and multi-voiced opportunities for reflection and dialogue on critical incidents faced by teachers. What’s more, these forums are not just about identifying problems – it’s also an opportunity to develop facilitation skills. Become a catalyst for positive change in your teaching community by honing the ability to guide and facilitate productive discussions.
Register now to embark on a journey of collaborative problem-solving, skill development, and community building. Together, let’s create a supportive space where educators thrive and solutions flourish!
All attendees will receive a certificate from ITI.
Dr. Tom Godfrey is the CEO of International Training Institute (ITI), a renowned teacher training center situated in Istanbul. With global experience in teaching and teacher training across multiple countries, Tom brings a depth of experience of innovative and experimental educational methodologies to the forefront.
Tom’s academic journey includes an MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Reading University and an Ed.D from Exeter University, UK. His expertise extends to the realm of embodied and holistic learning approaches, evident in his published works encompassing Teacher Development. Tom’s commitment to cultivating holistic learning environments has positioned him as an authority in integrating embodied approaches into learning contexts.
Beyond academia, Tom’s passion for theatre has been a driving force throughout his career. As an EFL teacher and teacher trainer worldwide, he has blended his theatrical interests with education. This fusion was further solidified by his completion of an MA in Applied Theatre at Exeter University, focusing on how Applied Theatre can impact Teacher Education.
Tom’s commitment to community welfare and education is evident through his founding of the Speech Bubbles Theatre Group. This initiative not only showcases his theatrical acumen but also serves as a platform to generate funds in support of education and children’s causes.
His multifaceted endeavors also include the creation of a documentary film (The CELTA Experience) chronicling the experiences of training to become an English Language Teacher.
Tom Godfrey 