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This Lesson Is Dead. Now What? An Academic Postmortem & 10 Teaching Spells
A dead lesson in June does not mean you are a bad teacher.
It means it is June.

Storytelling Is Not Improvisation (And Teachers Need to Hear That)
Stop the "creative chaos". Here are 7 structured storytelling activities for EFL teachers who prefer logic over improvisation. Perfect for hesitant students!

Villains Teach Better: A Wickedly Practical Guide
Let's embrace our inner villain... for educational purposes, obviously!

Slightly Evil Self-Care Tips for Overachieving Teachers
So here’s to the new year, same chaos, same you, just slightly wiser and marginally better hydrated.

First Day, First Mistakes: Why Messing Up Is the Start of Learning
Your classroom doesn’t need to be flawless. It needs to be brave.

End of Year Activities in November: Why Wait for December?
What if November, not December, was the perfect time to wrap up our year’s reflections and test out some possible resolutions? Imagine making November your December and using December as a pilot for the new year — trying out various ideas for resolutions and sticking with those that seem the most sensible (and achievable).

Feedback Time: Ideas and Tools for Efficient Feedback
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It’s the end of the school year which means feedback time! I want to share the posts which will help you deal with this challenging period.

Let’s Learn This Summer
As summer approaches and our classes slow down, it may be the ideal time to take a look at the professional development.

What is CPD: Lesson Plan
Let's use the idea of CPD as an element of a feedback session by asking your students to create a professional development plan for you as their teacher.

Unlock Your Potential: Essential DOs and DON'Ts of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Welcome to the world of professional development, where the options are overwhelming and the expectations are unrealistic...
But it doesn't have to be this way! Take a look at the DOs and DON'Ts of CPD and take ownership of your development.
