Diversity in the EFL classroom
Panelist: Cecilia Irazoqui
Have you ever wondered what inclusion and diversity mean to you as an English Teacher? Are they an opportunity or an obligation to you? What can you do to help all your students feel that they are heard, seen, and considered? Discover some strategies to provide them with suitable tools for their learning process, abilities, and interests.
In this free webinar, Cecilia Irazoqui, a learning consultant specialized in the learning processes of children and adolescents in the educational context and adults in their work context, explains how to plan your classes in an effective way that matches all students' needs.
Inclusion and diversity in EFL
The role of teachers is incredibly important and cannot be replaced easily. They act as facilitators and are responsible for combining different teaching methodologies to meet the diverse needs of their students, while also imparting knowledge of the English language. Cecilia Irazoqui emphasizes the fact that every learner is unique, and therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach cannot be applied.
Teachers must identify the possible challenges that students may face, their backgrounds, abilities, and expectations to plan their classes accordingly and ensure that they achieve their full potential.
It is essential to plan for diversity by incorporating strategies such as gamification in education, kinesthetic learning, and universal design for learning. In this way, you will mix empathy, creativity, flexibility, collaboration, and knowledge. Remember that each person is a whole universe, so you have an important commitment to your students.
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