Face-to-Face Weekend Workshop Masterclass | ITI Istanbul
Saturday 30 January & Sunday 1 February 2026
12 hours | Limited to 12–18 participants
The Facilitation Skills Masterclass is an intensive, face-to-face weekend workshop for teachers and teacher educators who want to develop their presence, confidence and effectiveness when working with groups.
This is practical, embodied work — not theory-heavy input. Over two days, you will experience and practise facilitation through drama-based activities, reflective dialogue and live interaction, exploring how attention, voice, positioning, emotion and intention shape learning.
At a glance
- Format: Face-to-face weekend workshop
- Dates: Saturday 30 January & Sunday 1 February 2026
- Duration: 12 hours
- Location: ITI Istanbul
- Group size: 12–18 participants (limited places)
- Price: £110 GBP
- Early bird: £80 GBP
- Certificate: Awarded on completion
- Booking: Via ELTICA registration
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Who this masterclass is for
This workshop is designed for:
- teachers and teacher educators
- trainers, mentors and academic managers
- anyone facilitating learning, discussion or reflective practice
It is particularly suitable if you want to:
- strengthen your facilitation presence and confidence
- move towards more learner-centred, participatory classrooms
- explore the human side of teaching — not just techniques
- practise working with groups in real time, with feedback
No drama background is required.
What you’ll gain
By the end of the weekend, you will:
- reconnect with your purpose and passion as an educator
- gain practical tools for holistic, learner-centred teaching
- improve focus, presence and communication in the classroom
- deepen awareness of your teaching self and facilitation habits
- leave with ideas and activities you can apply immediately
What you’ll experience
Across the weekend, the work will include:
- Drama-based techniques for classroom and training contexts
- Psychodrama and Boal’s Forum Theatre
- Activities integrating mind, body and emotion
- Structured reflection and dialogue with peers
- A final performative sharing and reflective discussion with invited guests
This is a safe, supportive space to experiment, take risks and reflect on practice.
Why face-to-face matters
While online learning is excellent for input and reflection, facilitation is fundamentally embodied and relational. It lives in timing, energy, attention and what happens between people.
This masterclass offers something that can’t be replicated online:
- real bodies in a shared space
- live group dynamics
- immediate feedback and adjustment
Workshop leader
Dr Tom Godfrey
CEO of ITI Istanbul
Tom holds an MA in TEFL and a doctorate in education and is an internationally respected teacher trainer and workshop facilitator. His work brings together performative pedagogy, applied theatre and reflective teacher development, and his sessions are known for being thought-provoking, energising and transformative.
Practical details
- Venue: ITI Istanbul
- Language: English
- Certificate: Awarded on completion
- Places: Strictly limited (12–18 participants)
Registration
Facilitation Skills Masterclass
£110 GBP | Early bird: £80 GBP
✨ This is more than a workshop. It’s a transformative experience.
Tom Godfrey 