Tag Archives: Facilitation skills

Exploring the Nature of Teaching and Learning: A Collective Reflection

Posted on July 6, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

As teachers in the dynamic world of education, having a clear understanding of the nature of teaching and learning provides the bedrock for our teaching beliefs and behaviour. Is learning primarily about acquiring knowledge or developing skills? Is teaching primarily … Continue reading →

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Facilitation Skills: Feedback (part 3)

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

What is feedback? John Hattie’s meta-study, “Visible Learning,” conducted in 2009, meticulously compiled various factors believed to impact student achievement. Not surprisingly, feedback emerged as a pivotal element, claiming the top spot among 138 identified factors. But what exactly do … Continue reading →

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Facilitation Skills (part 2)

Posted on April 13, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Communication Understanding communication is fundamental to facilitating effective interactions in any setting. Communication serves a purpose, often transactional in nature, where information is exchanged to achieve specific outcomes. This exchange relies on creating an information gap, where one party possesses … Continue reading →

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Facilitation Skills (Part 1)

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

What are Facilitation Skills? Facilitation skills are vital tools in guiding groups through discussions, meetings, and learning processes to achieve specific goals. But before considering what these skills entail, let’s step back and consider the broader landscape of teaching and … Continue reading →

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Empowering Educators with Facilitation Skills

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Transforming Education In the era of dynamic digital connectivity, the call to revolutionize education grows louder. Traditional lecture-based approaches are seen to be failing today’s learners. Generation Z and Alpha crave interactive, participatory learning experiences. As we embrace this shift, … Continue reading →

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Understanding Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) consists of five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship management, and responsible decision-making. These skills, which involve understanding ourselves and others, managing emotions, and making thoughtful decisions, can be amplified through targeted activities. SEL is crucial for fostering conducive learning environments, nurturing relationships, and enhancing both teaching and learning experiences. Teachers play a key role in promoting these competencies. 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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Performative Teaching: Facilitation Skills Masterclass

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

15 hours of workshopsDate: Saturday 29th July and Sunday 30th July 2023 REGISTER HERE The weekend masterclass develops facilitation skills and is aimed at anyone who is involved in training, development and educating others. Facilitation skills are vital in any event … Continue reading →

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Developing Facilitation Skills

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Join presenter, Tom Godfrey, on Saturday 1 April at 15.00 UK time as he demonstrates how to develop drama facilitation skills in ELT. In the webinar, Tom will suggest that teaching needs to be conceived more as a performative art requiring … Continue reading →

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