Category Archives: Teacher Development

Teacher Identity: A Journey of Self-Discovery

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

Why Identity Matters Our identity shapes who we are—not just as educators, but as human beings. It’s a tapestry of our beliefs, behaviors, values, and emotions. To grow as teachers, we must explore the deeper question: Who am I in … Continue reading →

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Embodied Teaching: Transforming Professional Development

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

The Art of Teaching: Embodied Approaches to Professional Development What does it mean to take an embodied approach to teaching?For me, it means being fully present—mentally, emotionally, and physically. It’s about the energy a teacher brings into the classroom and … Continue reading →

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Transforming Teacher Development with Performative Pedagogy

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

Dr. Tom Godfrey addresses the shortcomings of traditional teacher development models in his handbook and online course. Promoting sustainable development through reflective, emotionally engaging practices, he advocates for a performative pedagogy. This approach emphasizes community forums, inspired by Forum Theatre, fostering authentic dialogue and transformation among educators for enhanced learning experiences. Continue reading →

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Embodied Learning in Action: Forum Theatre for Teachers

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Tom Godfrey

At the 2025 IATEFL Conference, Tom Godfrey highlighted Forum Theatre as an effective tool for teachers to confront real-life challenges through embodied learning. The workshop emphasized trust-building, group dynamics, and collaborative exploration, empowering educators to reflect on their experiences and experiment with creative problem-solving in a supportive environment. 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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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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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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The Power of Role Models: Reflecting on Identity.

Posted on August 29, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

In the journey of becoming an effective teacher, self-reflection is key. Who we are, who we aspire to be, and the influences that shape us are integral to our teaching identity. One profound way to engage in this reflection is … Continue reading →

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