Author Archives: Tom Godfrey

About Tom Godfrey

I am an ELT teacher and teacher trainer. I am Director of ITI, Istanbul a training institute in Istanbul. I am also founder of Speech Bubbles theatre which performs musicals to raise money for children and education.

Teaching Artistry: The Power of Embodied Learning

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

In an era dominated by technology and social media, education often leans heavily on screens, digital content, and online interactions. While these advancements offer incredible opportunities, they can sometimes overshadow the essential human elements of teaching—connection, presence, and engagement. As … Continue reading →

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Empower Learners with Engaging Drama Workshops

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

International Training Institute (ITI) offers innovative drama workshops for educators and learners, designed to enhance teaching practices and engage students. Led by Dr. Tom Godfrey, workshops focus on practical strategies, collaboration, and active participation. Services include drama games, collaborative storytelling, and Forum Theatre, promoting creativity and language skills in an immersive learning environment. Continue reading →

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Free Drama Workshop

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

Join us and experience the fun and rewards of the performing arts Continue reading →

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The Challenges Teachers Face in Discussing Work Issues

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

How Easy Is It for Teachers to Talk About Their Problems? In my Teaching Artistry online course, I invited participants to reflect on a critical question: How easy is it for teachers to talk about problems they face at work? … Continue reading →

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Performative Pedagogy: Shaping Identity Through Classroom Action

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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Join the Magic of Peter Pan this December

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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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Teaching as a performative art

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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Harnessing Social and Emotional Learning in Education

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

How do teachers facilitate learning? Before you can teach others you need to be aware of yourself. Continue reading →

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Embodied Pedagogy: Performative Teacher Development

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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 →

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