Anna Machura

Anna Machura is a passionate and experienced teacher, teacher trainer, dyslexia tutor and therapist based in Cork, Ireland. Anna works with primary and secondary school learners, university students (e.g. University College Cork, Ireland) and adults. In her practice, she often blends traditional approaches with innovative teaching methodologies where emotional intelligence, developing self-esteem and building confidence are embedded in the process. Anna also runs a popular series of creative workshops ‘Train Your Brain’, writes articles and rhyming stories for educational purposes, creates and develops multiple courses, organises various projects and more. Email: [email protected]

Keep calm and study on

Undoubtedly, one of the crucial global issues these days is the mental health and wellbeing crisis, involving learners as young as at primary school level. The scope of the matter is difficult to measure precisely, as the cases (apart from those that have been reported or are being dealt with) are multiplying as we speak. One of the reasons behind the increasing number of individuals struggling to maintain their day-to-day mental balance, and building resilience, is the post-pandemic environment – ‘the new normal’. Besides, the core factors for a lower mood, depression, anxiety or behavioural dysregulation differ significantly from...

‘Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who’s afraid of the big black bat?’

Children like having fun and this can be used to the benefit of everyone in the learning process. With language games and riddles there are many opportunities.

OMG, I can’t believe it

The author outlines some useful advice for optimising the opportunities of multicultural classes.

May the force be with you, teacher!

The author shows how clips can be used for vocabulary, teaching big ideas, dealing with abstract notions and encouraging critical thinking.

The importance of little steps

Anna Machura argues that learning is not only about reaching the goal but also about improving and gaining life skills on the way.