When the self-fulfilling prophesy…killed the pastime of reading
DECEMBER 2023, waiting for the New Year to come, I find myself in a family gathering overwhelmed by the festive…
Category: Education
The Magic of Teaching with Puppets: Engaging ESL Learners in a Playful Learning Experience
In the ever-evolving landscape of ESL education, the integration of innovative teaching methods has proven to be an invaluable asset.…
Embedding SDGs into classroom: Let’s get Re-Started
State School Education Counsellor Emeritus, London Embassy of Greece- Education Attaché (2000-2005), Ηellenic Open University Tutor (2007-2015) There is no doubt that…
Tutoring writing for dyslexic learners: Beyond decoding, towards metacognition
Most research on dyslexia focuses on the challenges children experience during their early schooling years. But what happens when entering…
The 12 Days of English: A Language Adventure for Children
In the spirit of the festive season, let’s commence on a different kind of celebration – not tied to Christmas…
A lesson from my students with learning difficulties
I am by no means an expert on learning difficulties, nor am I a rigid academic claiming that I can…
Turning a child with disruptive behaviour into a role model is a life changer
As teachers, we spend most of our professional lives putting our heart and soul into our lessons. However, when it…
From Good to Exceptional: Top Teaching Strategies
Introduction One question that captures the attention of every educator is, “What constitutes a good teaching strategy?” Unfortunately, there’s no…
Using an AI Meeting Summary in a Conversation Class
If you’re a Zoom teacher, you may have noticed a new function of late: the ability to receive an AI…