News from IATEFL for February 2024
What strategies do you use to discipline your students in the classroom??
That is the question we will be addressing in the February IATEFL webinar, presented by Zahra Zuhair.
Zahra will be discussing ways to cultivate autonomy amongst our students and will be looking at some of the strategies advocated by the gentle parenting approach, as a method of classroom management.
Details on how to sign up to this session can be found below and we also bring you a round up of all the latest news from IATEFL.
If you are interested in joining us and becoming a member, then get in touch - we'd love to hear from you and help find the best membership package for you. Contact us via email: [email protected] or telephone: +44 (0)1795 591414
IATEFL and Sustainability
The Association has just published its latest annual sustainability report, detailing each of the steps it is taking. We hope this can provide others with ideas of steps they can take, and invite suggestions for other practical steps IATEFL can take in order to make it, and the wider English language teaching profession more sustainable.
IATEFL has a new Patron
Jan Blake has agreed to become the new Patron of IATEFL, following on from the amazing Professor David Crystal who stood down after many years of service to the association at our Harrogate conference last year.
Jan Blake is a storyteller, consultant, mentor & plenary speaker who has been performing world-wide since 1986. Born in Manchester, UK to Jamaican parents, Jan specialises in folktales and myths from the Caribbean, West Africa, North Africa, and the Arab regions.
ELT Materials Writing
Have you ever wondered about the world of materials writing? Freelance ELT author and trainer Katherine?Bilsborough was interviewed by Vicky Papageorgiou in our latest IATEFL blog, and shared her insights into this fascinating area.
IATEFL 2024 Conference & Exhibition
The IATEFL conference is fast approaching so now's the time to think about if you can join us in Brighton in April. You can register the the whole event, or just individual days if you have limited availability.
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Upcoming webinars and events
Cultivating autonomy as a discipline strategy in the classroom
Date: Saturday 3 February 2024
Time: 15.00 UK time?(check the time in your location)
Punishment has universally been associated with shame, hurt, guilt and fear. It has been a part of mainstream education and schooling for too long now! The brain of a child does not respond positively to punishment, and the long-term consequences of punishment make for an adult that is lacking in emotion regulation, intrinsic motivation, self-worth, self-control and self-direction. These in turn affect the personal and professional relationships of the individual, both as a child and as an adult. So, what can we adopt instead of this conventional approach to bad behaviour. i.e. punishments? Taking from The Gentle Parenting Approach, which seeks to raise children to be successful adults, this presentation aims to explore the rationale behind cultivating autonomy, by adopting various strategies, such as using natural consequence, the right kind of praise, etc. as a means to long-term discipline as opposed to a shorter term one motivated by fear and shame. The presentation also aims to highlight various strategies teachers can adopt in line with this approach to classroom management.
About the presenter
Zahra Zuhair An ESL teacher (DELTA) since 2014, and a graduate of International Relations (MA) from the University of Leicester, Zahra is currently Teaching Center Coordinator at the British Council, Bahrain. Her professional development includes Learning Design, Action Research, training and mentoring, material and syllabus design, and online publications on various topics including Literacy Teaching and Cultural Diversity in lessons. During her time as a teacher, Zahra has done a lot of action research on various subjects related to teaching. Her current studies are in curriculum development for lower levels in ELT, and the use of the principles of Gentle Discipline as a long-term strategy for classroom management. She is currently training to be a TYLEC tutor.
IATEFL TTEdSIG and TESOL Spain Professional Development day for Teacher Educators
Date: Saturday 3 February 2024
Location:?The North Station Academy, Zaragoza, Spain
Prices:?
This full day of professional development is aimed at providing training and support to those involved in teacher education. Attendees should expect to be involved in workshops that focus on Language Teacher Education topics such as observation, micro-teaching, running workshops, and many more.
The following events are being run online by our Special Interest Groups (SIGs)?in February and all are welcome to attend. Click on the link to find out more or head over to our events page to see other events for the year:
Absolutely inspiring to see the commitment to education in your February news and events! ?? Remember, Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Let's keep planting seeds of knowledge. ?? Speaking of planting, we're thrilled to share an opportunity for a Guinness World Record in Tree Planting, a meaningful way to contribute to our planet's future: https://bit.ly/TreeGuinnessWorldRecord. Let's grow together! ???
?? "Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world." - Buddha ??? It's fantastic that you're sharing the latest updates from IATEFL, spreading knowledge and fostering a community of growth! Keep up the amazing work! #Education #Empowerment #ChangeMakers
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1 年Hi. Last Saturday I participated in Cultivating Autonomy as a Discipline strategy in the Classroom' presented by Zahra Zuhair, but I haven't recieved the certificate yet.