We Teachers Are Human Beings After All
After a discussion I once had with one of my classes, I realized that they had had the impression that…
Category: Education
Beyond Labels: Do We Really Know Our Students?
We are all familiar with the saying “Appearances can be deceiving.” But what does this really mean inside a classroom?…
From Verse to Voice: Poetry routines that work for teen learners
By Dr Irene Stoukou It’s a mid-semester Wednesday. You step into a lively classroom hoping that today quieter learners will…
Words that Stick: The Art and Science of Vocabulary Building
“A word after a word after a word is power.” — Margaret Atwood When learners master new words, something magical…
From Rage Bait to Refusal: Behaviour Escalation Beyond Compliance
I was utterly disturbed by a recent news bulletin, disclosing the harsh reality facing today’s youth. Their uncontrollable temperaments appear…
Beyond Numbers: Building EFL School Success Through Relationships, Not Data
Language school owners are surrounded by data. Enrollment figures, exam pass rates, student retention statistics, and financial reports dominate meetings…
Everyone Is Moving towards AI, Few Know Why!
I am not a teacher, nor do I claim to be one. What follows is written from observing the ELT…
The Paradox of Connection: Addressing the ”Digital Distraction” in Contemporary Classrooms
In today’s educational environment, teachers face competition not onlyfrom other subjects but also from incredibly sophisticated systems designed to deliver…
Why studying languages still matters
UNESCO’s latest language-focused piece pushes back against the lazy assumption that AI translation weakens the case for language learning. Its…
Academics risk losing the craft of feedback if AI takes over marking
Times Higher Education reported on arguments that heavy reliance on AI marking may become a false economy. The core concern…