Panelist: Lesley Painter-Farrell
In this free webinar, Lesley Painter-Farrell explores the construct of teaching for success and its origins. The session includes practical methods to enhance a growth mindset, focusing on memory retention, community building, cognitive overload theory, and an asset-based mindset approach.
The professor emphasizes the importance of viewing classroom failures as opportunities for growth, rather than as limitations of ability. This perspective fosters student motivation and a growth mindset.
Lesley Painter-Farrell holds a DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and CELTA (Certificate in learning English to Speakers of Other Languages) from Cambridge University, and an M.Sc. from Aston University. She has taught English in Europe and Asia, led a training program for the Soros Foundation and Longman.
Community Building Through a Growth Mindset in Learning English
How can teachers adopt an asset-based mindset to improve student success? Lesley Painter-Farrell invites educators to explore practical strategies for recognizing and leveraging each student's strengths.
Furthermore, the educator provides insights into the power dynamics between teachers and students, advocating for a healthier, more collaborative classroom relationship.
Compassion, empathy, and cooperation are key to creating a sense of belonging and community for students. Understanding one another fosters a growth mindset and collaboration throughout the educational journey.
The expert emphasizes the importance of inclusive language to help students gain recognition and respect, thereby forming a connection with their peers and enhancing their learning English process. Techniques such as spaced repetition, active recall, and associative learning can be employed to improve memory retrieval.
Lesley shares her extensive experience and research, offering insights into creating a supportive learning English community and managing cognitive overload. Her methods aim to boost classroom engagement, memory retrieval, and overall student motivation. Join this webinar to gain valuable knowledge and practical tools for teaching for success.
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