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“Transforming Teacher Education Through Applied Theatre: Embracing Boal’s Forum Theatre”

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

I am convinced that in educational and training contexts there is vast scope in exploring how human experience and emotions accord with Teacher Education. Applied Theatre encourages participants to ‘feel’ and express emotions, not necessarily as ‘raw’ felt emotions but … Continue reading →

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ITI’s online TKT Preparation course goes viral

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

I’m thrilled to share some extraordinary news: our free online Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) preparation course has achieved astounding success! The response on day one was unprecedented, with a staggering 800 registrations flooding in. It’s a testament to the … Continue reading →

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Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 2

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Why do I feel that I am not as effective as I could be, I am getting close but ultimately missing the target as a teacher educator? Do you ever find yourself wondering if you could be a more effective … Continue reading →

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Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 1

Posted on September 19, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Why do I feel that I am not as effective as I could be, I am getting close but ultimately missing the target as a teacher educator? As a teacher educator of many years, it is not uncommon to be … Continue reading →

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Community Forums: Participatory Approaches to Professional Development

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Find the solutions to your problems with the support of a community of teachers. The workshops will be Saturday 9.30 – 12.30; 13.30 – 16.30 and + Forum Theatre presentation to an invited audience at 17.30 – 20.30. These series … Continue reading →

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Performative Teaching: An Embodied Approach to Teacher Development

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Tom Godfrey

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Speech Bubbles School of Performing Arts: A Home for Children to Develop While Acting, Singing, & Dancing

Posted on December 30, 2021 by Tom Godfrey

By Othman Nahhas -December 29, 2021 We all know that Istanbul has a plethora of activities for foreigners. Whether it’s concerts, stand-up shows, spoken word events, or even trivia nights! It’s pretty hard to be bored in Istanbul. But what about the … Continue reading →

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How did it all start?

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Tom Godfrey

My heart was pumping feverishly, and my head was light and giddy as I stepped off the plane in Tripoli, Libya on the 10th September 1980 just two days short of my 21st Birthday. I was met with a draft … Continue reading →

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The History of ELT.

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Tom Godfrey

How do we learn languages? In this video I explore this question by looking at approaches to language learning in the past. Do we learn a second language inductively as we learn our mother tongue or is it more deductive … Continue reading →

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Creative thinking and drama.

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Tom Godfrey

How can we use creative thinking and drama in the language classroom? I am going to describe 6 drama activities that encourage creative thinking and utilise the learners’ imagination. Drama typically takes place in face to face settings as it … Continue reading →

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