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Trauma-Informed Teaching (Talking ELT Special #6) (opens the original)
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What does trauma-informed teaching actually look like in practice, and why is it relevant to every classroom? In this special episode of Talking ELT, Hayo Reinders and Orsolya Dunn explore how trauma can shape learners’ experiences, relationships and capacity to learn. Drawing on research and their own classroom experiences, they discuss how trauma-informed practice can help teachers and institutions better support all students. The conversation explores how trauma can affect learning and classr
Digital Pedagogy: The Future of Language Teaching and AI (opens the original)
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What does the future of language teaching look like, and how should teachers prepare for it? In the final episode, Geoff Stead and Sophia Mavridi explore emerging trends and the future of language education. They reflect on a rapidly changing landscape shaped by new technologies, including advances in AI, alongside growing caution about how and when technology should be used in classrooms. The conversation introduces the idea of “teaching for the future,” encouraging teachers to focus on adaptab
Digital Pedagogy: Using Technology Effectively In The Language Classroom (opens the original)
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How do you choose the right digital tools for your classroom? In Episode 2, Sophia Mavridi and Geoff Stead focus on what it really means to take a pedagogy-led approach to technology. They challenge the idea that all digital tools automatically improve learning, instead emphasising the importance of starting from clear teaching goals. The conversation also explores how teachers can select and evaluate tools based on student needs, context, and learning outcomes. By combining practical classroom
Digital Pedagogy: The Changing Role of the Teacher (opens the original)
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What does digital pedagogy mean for teachers, and why can it feel so challenging? In this episode, Geoff Stead and Sophia Mavridi turn their attention to the teacher experience, exploring the pressures and uncertainties that come with teaching in a technology-rich environment. They acknowledge the sense of overload many teachers feel and emphasise that uncertainty is a natural part of change. As the discussion develops, they examine how the teacher’s role is evolving, particularly as students ga
Digital Pedagogy: An Introduction to Digital Pedagogy (opens the original)
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What does digital pedagogy really mean for English language teaching today? In the opening episode of the Talking ELT Digital Pedagogy series, Geoff Stead and Sophia Mavridi explore the foundations of this increasingly important concept. The conversation moves beyond tools to focus on pedagogy, examining how digital technologies reshape the context of teaching while leaving core learning principles intact. As the discussion unfolds, they explore how communication, learner autonomy, and trust are
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