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From Self to Scene: Re-Enacting Experience Through Image Theatre

Performative ELT How do we move from talking about our challenges as teachers to seeing and feeling them in new ways? In my Performative Pedagogy workshops, this shift happens through Image Theatre—a form of collaborative exploration where teachers bring their … Continue reading

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Join the Performative ELT Community for Creative Growth

Dr. Tom Godfrey emphasizes the need for transformative teacher development through performative pedagogy, which engages teachers emotionally and creatively. He advocates for participatory practices like the Community Forum, allowing teachers to share struggles and explore solutions collaboratively. The movement encourages educators to connect, access resources, and contribute to redefining teacher learning. Continue reading

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Performative Pedagogy: Shaping Identity Through Classroom Action

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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Enhance Your Facilitation Skills with Engaging Activities

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

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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What is an ‘engaged learner’?

I suspect all educators agree that if a learner is not ‘engaged’ then learning is unlikely to occur. However what do we mean by an ‘engaged’ learner? Engagement cannot be switched on and off; it requires building over time. Engagement … Continue reading

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Social Control versus Social Engagement: Down with the Curriculum King!

Isn’t it time to rethink our approach to education? For too long, teachers have been tethered to rigid curricula and content-heavy syllabi, prioritizing control over genuine learning. We must break free from these constraints and embrace a more flexible, learner-centered … Continue reading

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Frustrations of Being a Teacher Educator: Part 2

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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PERFORMATIVE PEDAGOGY AND TEACHER EDUCATION.

. Performative Pedagogy introduces teachers to a range of techniques to raise awareness of the performative and reveal a fresh landscape of creative embodied expression, enjoyment and gratification. Continue reading

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