James Heal

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James Santana Heal has been teaching at the British Institute of Seville, Spain, for the last 18 years, having taught previously in the UK, Poland and Indonesia. He is interested in teacher training, encouraging students to become autonomous learners and student-generated materials. He has a Degree in Modern and Contemporary History and the CELTA and DELTA.

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Ready, steady, go!

2022-09-27

Aspects which are covered in the article are psychological, emotional and physical as well as intellectual. Learners must be in as good a mental condition as possible if they want to do well.

Caring and sharing: promoting wellbeing

2021-04-26

James Heal suggests teachers, students and managers look after each other.

More heads are better than one: encouraging collaboration

2020-05-13

James Heal confesses that he prefers collaboration to competition, but he finds room for both in his young learner classroom.

The challenge of children: tips for young learners

2018-01-31

James Heal, who once dreaded teaching classes of children, offers a series of tips, based on his own experience, on how to take on the challenge of teaching young learners.

Homework or no homework? That is the question

2017-02-08

James Heal is in favour of homework, but with a more flexible format: it doesn’t have to be boring, compulsory or set only by the teacher – and it should definitely not be used as a punishment.

Weathering the storm: teachers surviving rough seas

2015-01-28

James Heal believes that the Covid-19 pandemic has promoted teacher resilience and creativity, and he encourages us to hold fast to the helm in hope of smoother seas ahead.

Different ways, different means: catering for all

2015-01-13

James Heal suggests practical ways of differentiating classroom activities so that all the students have their needs met and are motivated to participate actively in the lesson.

Do it yourself: fostering learner independence

2013-08-21

James Heal recommends fostering learner independence by maximising students’ input in lessons and by encouraging them to make and bring teaching materials.