Tag Archives: Performative skills

Embodied Pedagogy: Performative Teacher Development (Part 3)

Posted on December 26, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

Reflecting through Action One potent method to heighten awareness of our sense of self-identity involves reflecting on our behaviors in specific situations and activities. In my teacher development workshops, participants engage in various activities, followed by reflections on their conduct. … Continue reading →

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Harnessing Applied Theatre in Teacher Education for Self-Reflection and Identity Awareness

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Tom Godfrey

In a celebrated TED talk, Sir Ken Robinson urged us to view teaching as an art, emphasizing the role of teachers in facilitating learning rather than mere knowledge transmission. This perspective raises a crucial question: What makes a great teacher? … 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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Teaching As a Performative Art

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Tom Godfrey

Post pandemic it is opportune to consider the importance of the embodied physical presence of learners and teacher in the learning encounter as this raises vital issues as to the nature of teaching and learning. Sir Ken Robinson (2006) in … Continue reading →

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