2005 Sofia

This workshop addresses some of the problems we, teachers, as well as our students face with homework. The participants will be looking at ways of making homework more interesting, stimulating and worthwhile so that it can turn into a positive experience for both learners and teachers.
Part One:

1. Warm-up:
The participants are asked to recall the [...]

Abstract:
Humour helps the students to reduce barriers, increase networking potential, inspire positive attitudes, building positive relationships, refresh the mind, after “serious activity” and release stress. Teachers can use jokes at the beginning of the lesson, as a warm up activity or at he end of it.
Introduction:
The doctors say that humour is the best medicine. Why [...]

A creative person is curious, experimental, adventurous, playful, and intuitive.  In our society, we tend to view certain kinds of people, like artists, scientists, and inventors as being creative.  But what about teachers?  We’re all born with creativity, and if you believe you are a creative person you will find ways of using this creativity [...]