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Teaching English Today- The 4 Cs and beyond

By: Louise Carleton-Gertsch
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  • We’ve all heard of the 4 Cs – collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, communication –, but what if there were other key skills and qualities? What about the power of curiosity, the value of empathy and the need for grit? Join me – and my guests – as we delve into these core skills in this podcast series and work out just what their importance is for students of English.
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Episodes
  • Episode 31: Creativity, innovation & design thinking

    Episode 31: Creativity, innovation & design thinking
    Apr 17 2024

    Creativity and innovation are key components of design thinking, a human-centered approach to creatively solving problems. In this episode we'll be looking at what exactly design thinking is, the phases involved in the design thinking process, the kind of mindset people need, and how this creative process can be supported and used in the classroom.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 30: 21st century skills & crafting AI prompts

    Episode 30: 21st century skills & crafting AI prompts
    Mar 20 2024

    Since ChatGPT’s emergence, there have been a lot of debates as to whether to ban it in schools. But does it really hinder critical thinking, problem-solving skills and student agency as some have claimed? On the contrary! In this episode we'll be looking at how these skills are essential for crafting effective AI prompts and evaluating the responses presented by the AI chatbot.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 29: Is anyone listening?

    Episode 29: Is anyone listening?
    Jan 31 2024

    In this episode we'll be taking another look at the key skill of listening. Why is it that many of us tend to overestimate our listening abilities? What does being a good listener really entail? What can we learn from negotiators and journalists? And, of course, what can we do with students to help them focus and listen better? Join me to find out more!
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    20 mins
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