Werben im Podcast: Teaching English Today- The 4 Cs and beyond

Join me as we revisit human flourishing, inspired by the largest investigation into the topic to date. We’ll look at some of its findings, particularly those concerning young people, and explore why and how human flourishing can be incorporated into education.

In this episode, we explore what reflective thinking is, how specific emotions can make reflection more productive, and ways to practise it. We also examine its role in fostering agency and how it can be used in the classroom to encourage students to reflect on their use of AI.

Dissatisfaction with democracy is on the rise, and people often feel unheard. Today many of us have fallen into bad listening habits, focusing more on getting our own point across instead of hearing what our conversation partner has to say. Enter radical listening, a technique that can help us to rebuild connection because we listen with intention. Join me to learn more and discover ideas for the classroom.

Social media has changed the way we perceive and present ourselves, and this also greatly affects adolescents. What role do influencers play, why is sharenting such a big issue, and what do young people think? Listen in to find out more!

In this special 50th episode, I’m sharing a few key takeaways from the past few years – particularly around generative AI. What are yours? I’d love to hear from you: [email protected].

Is AI eroding the productive struggle? Could focusing on the process rather than the final product make a difference? How can we help students critically engage with AI? Join me as we explore these questions and why assessment models need to evolve.

AI has arrived in young people’s everyday lives. Yet studies show that they often overestimate how trustworthy it is, lack an understanding of how it works, and do not know how to harness its potential in a responsible and ethical manner. In this episode, we’ll examine the need for AI literacy, what it entails, and how we can initiate an open dialogue about using AI in the classroom.

Today, discussions surrounding creativity and generative AI are becoming increasingly widespread. In this episode, we explore the role of generative AI in human creative output, how it enhances creative thinking in the workplace, and where ist limitations still lie. You’ll also find some ideas for Classroom activities that foster creativity and incorporate AI.

Are we born with a particular mindset, or can we shape the way we think over time? In this episode, we’ll explore the key differences between fixed and growth mindsets, debunk some of the most common myths about the latter, uncover how we can go about changing our thinking patterns, and discuss practical strategies for helping students (and ourselves) develop a more resilient approach to learning and life.

Today, organisations are increasingly looking for adaptable and resilient employees who are able to navigate uncertainty and change. In this episode we’ll be looking at the similarities and differences between adaptability and resilience, which other skills and competencies are linked to them, the characteristics and behaviours of stress-resilient leaders and the importance of psychological safety for both. Listen in to also find out what we can do to foster this in the English-speaking classroom.

Do you suffer from brain rot? Why are our attention spans shrinking - to what extent does digital technology play a role? In this episode we'll be looking at different forms of attention, some practical ways we can regain control, as well as a few ideas for students. Tune in to find out more!

Tolerance for ambiguity is a crucial skill for navigating the complexities and uncertainties of the modern world, as well as being key for innovation. In this episode we'll be looking at different ways people deal with ambiguity, how we can develop our tolerance for it, and some practical ideas for how it can be fostered in the English-speaking classroom.

Attention has become a valuable commodity, especially on social media platforms that use sophisticated algorithms designed to keep us hooked. In this episode we'll be looking at why this is especially challenging for young people, whether all screen time is created equal, and what we can do in the classroom to help students think more critically about how they use social media.

Today, the climate crisis is fundamentally reshaping the planet. And it is the younger and future generations that will bear the brunt of this. In this episode we will be looking at how we need to help young people develop a global mindset as well as agency - in its different modes - to be able to face the challenges ahead.

Most of us don’t ask enough questions, good questions. This is not only central for effective communication but also critical and creative thinking. In this episode we’ll be looking at different types of questions, how we can learn to ask better questions, and importantly, what can be done to further this in the classroom. Listen in to find out more!