Tag Archives: whole person learning

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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8 Key Reasons to Use Ice Breakers and Getting to Know You Activities

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Take deep breaths, check all the materials are ready (again), walk into the first workshop or lesson with a new group. Even after 40 years’ experience, those first few minutes with a new group of participants are always special. A … Continue reading →

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“Presence and Performance”: What do these terms mean for teachers?

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

Creating a presence online. It is not easy to ask a question in a large lecture hall in front of a full auditorium to an academician who is recognized as the leader in their field. Professor Erika Fischer-Lichte was receiving … 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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‘Teaching Artistry for Teachers and Educators’

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

I am looking forwardto launching my new online course ‘Teaching Artistry for Teachers and Educators’ which starts on Monday 19th February 2024. If you haven’t registered, then you need to do this asap so as not to miss this exciting … Continue reading →

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“Teaching Artistry for Educators”

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Tom Godfrey

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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