Definition of ‘learner autonomy’, skills associated with autonomous learners and its significance in Higher Education and beyond
The term was first coined in 1979 by Henri Holec, who is considered to be the “father” of learner autonomy.…
Category: Education
Can a leopard change its spots?
It was one of the first few times I was interviewing candidates for a teacher training course. I remember being…
Are You Where You Need To Be?
It so often seems to me that education is a world with kings but no prophets. It has…
How children learn
Knowing how children learn their first language can help us teach them a second language. All children can speak at…
One size fits all?
One-to-one lessons: some of us love them, others put up with them. Yet, they are a major part of our…
B2 First for Schools: what it means for teens
Over the last decade B2 First for Schools has become a household name in Greece amongst ambitious secondary-school students…
Empower your students to own their learning: Teaching in the new era
One of the significant challenges educators face in their writing classes today is motivating students to write compositions for…
B2: what can you do?
“Weighing the pig won’t make it fatter. Feeding it will. ” In Greece we’ve been experiencing this dystopic, unprecedented situation,…
The Inescapable Interplay between Language Learning and Self-Confidence
Can high-quality lesson content reinforce L2 learners’ self-confidence? Can demanding subject matter contribute to learners’ long-term establishing of self-esteem? Solid language foundation…
Students and Procrastination. How can I Motivate them?
By Katherine Reilly – Teacher Trainer and Author Procrastination is a trait most people are familiar with. How many…