Thought-provoking articles and classroom ideas for English teachers who never stop learning.
Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a hot topic in education these days, often finding its way onto school websites and into teacher training modules. Beyond its buzzword status, SEL has deep implications for us as teachers. After all, emotional intelligence is a fundamental aspect of early childhood education. When we integrate SEL into daily classroom life, through games, expectations, and purposeful, creative activities, children gain the tools they need to understand themselves and build healthy relationships with others.
Read this postStudents misbehaving, homework not being completed or handed in late, spending too long preparing classes and marking; what could they all have in common? Perhaps one contributing factor is a lack of well-communicated and enforced rules.
Read this postMediation refers to the use of language to collaborate with others and construct meaning. We examine why this form of interaction should be a pillar of every modern language classroom.
Read this postIn times of change, lifelong learning is key to personal development and success. In this blog, we focus on how to motivate students to continue their education outside of the classroom.
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