Tag Archives: Forum Theatre

Embodied Learning in Action: Forum Theatre for Teachers

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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Teaching Artistry: The Power of Embodied Learning

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

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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The Challenges Teachers Face in Discussing Work Issues

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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Teaching as a performative art

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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“Teaching Artistry for Educators”

Online Course from Tom Godfrey at ITI Istanbul! Are you ready to transform your teaching journey? Look no further! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking online course, “Teaching Artistry for Educators,” and we want YOU to … Continue reading

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EMPOWERING TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY FORUMS: A SUMMER WORKSHOP IN ISTANBUL

Teaching is a rich and fulfilling journey, yet it comes with its share of challenges. As educators, we often grapple with personal issues that affect our professional lives. The solution? Community Forums—an innovative and engaging framework for addressing these challenges … Continue reading

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Community Forums

Empowering Teachers Through Community Forums Free Webinar Time: Thursday January 25th at 19.00 (Istanbul time) Register with this link. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvdO6grjsvHNQ7YGmIDMBboRSGai44e5-s Teaching is a rewarding yet demanding journey, filled with challenges that often require a collective effort to overcome. Are you … Continue reading

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Enhancing Teacher Education through Embodied Approaches: A Paradigm Shift

In our exploration of Applied Theatre in Teacher Education, our workshops brought to the forefront a significant revelation: the multifaceted challenges that teachers face fall into three distinct categories – internal, external, and contextual oppressions. These oppressions, which encompass self-doubt, … Continue reading

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“Exploring the Transformative Potential of Applied Theatre in Teacher Education: A Journey Through Community Forums and Pedagogical Innovation”

In May 2022 a group of 12 teachers came together to participate in exploratory workshops to find out what benefits Applied Theatre techniques could bring to Teacher Education. The workshops employed a methodology designed to both enhance participants’ understanding of … Continue reading

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