Storytelling-based learning or narrative-based learning is not something we see in everyday practice. This method focuses on learning languages through literature, using storytelling at an early age. As a real enthusiast of storytelling, I’ve decided to create a storytelling-based curriculum. I currently have a collection of more than 35 books for primary school students in …
In this post, I will focus on describing a WebQuest I created for the Granny Cloud in Genial.ly. You may wonder what is the Granny Cloud? Every child and every classroom is a story in itself, but the Granny Cloud is even more special because you can volunteer and join a virtual classroom no matter …
Planning an English lesson for very young learners and young learners may seem easy, but there are so many things that need to be considered. Firstly, we need to think about engaging young learners, differentiating the curriculum to fit their learning styles, getting all the materials ready, and finally, we need to incorporate teaching innovations …
Is it possible to laminate and still have a low-waste, sustainable classroom? Sustainability has become a very significant part of everyday curriculums, and in my opinion, it should be even more important since we live in an age when we are witnessing the steady decline of various ecosystems, and unfortunately, a steady increase of pollution …
Preparing for big international conferences where you will present your research can present a very daunting quest for most people. This is why I decided to practice more than I usually would. For my first international conference by hosting a webinar with the same presentation I planned to use at the conference. I conducted this …
Educators who are trying to weave the sustainability in their classrooms first need to be environmentally friendly themselves. We need to slowly shift towards a low-waste lifestyle, set goals, and make our life choices more eco-conscious. This also goes for parents – we can try to develop environmental awareness in children, but we need parents …
Have you ever felt as if you are a tabula rasa? Incidental learning and Inquiry-Based Learning are important because they give your students a certain amount of freedom, but what happens if you do not have a plan at all? Have you ever gone into the classroom without a clear plan of activities? Keep on …
How can we make an innovative recycling project and get out of everyone’s comfort zone? Have you ever had the desire to volunteer so strongly that it almost became a full-time job? It happened to me in 2015, and it’s repeating now, in 2019. I will present an old project here, and after reading my reflection after …
I am entering the interview office. I am wearing a professional buttoned-up long sleeve shirt, my CV, and my teaching portfolio. My dreadlocks are completely tied up in a braid and are not noticeable. I am positive and talkative. What I don’t know is that I will probably face the worst teacher job interview discrimination in …
Hello, my dear colleagues! Learning a new language can be extremely hard, and as a teacher, I am always interested in methods and their effectiveness. Second language acquisition does not happen over the night. Despite that, we can do many things to speed up learning. The post you are about to read is written by …
