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Shy or Unsafe? Why some learners struggle with speaking in the language classroom
“Okay, turn to your group and share your ideas, you’ve got 5 minutes!” I look around the room and whilst the majority of my...
Value or valued? Are you dating or married?
In a recent consultation session with a school manager, I used an analogy that came to me at the time, and I am going...
Grammar me this, grammar me that
Before we get started, please do not take any of the examples in this blog as evidence of anything. They are purely to get...
Beginning well in 2025: prioritising well-being in the classroom and beyond
As 2025 begins, many of us are likely to reflect and set resolutions for the year ahead. Whilst it is great to set measurable results such as ‘use technology in the classroom 3 times a week’ or ‘read 20 books related to teaching’, these statements often overly focus on the outcome. Setting intentions is more process-oriented and focuses on our overall way of being and the strategies and support needed, rather than fixating on an end result. In this blog, Anna Hasper talks about setting intentions for our well-being to begin 2025 well.
Organisational cycles – Is it a new year yet?
A new year, of whatever kind, is often a time of celebration, a fresh start, plans for the coming year, but at times, it can mean despair and confusion. Here, Gerhard Erasmus looks at how different cycles in your organisation can mean a ‘new year’ for different people you work with at different times, and how you can best address their needs.