Andrea Pasere
With expertise in teacher training and educational leadership across four continents, I am dedicated to empowering teachers and enhancing remote access to education for all.
Location Oxford, United Kingdom
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That's a very nice personalised definition, @JulissaTorres Thank you for taking the time to share it with us all.
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We hope you find the course useful too, @AntonioRhenalsOrtega and we look forward to learning more about gender equality initiatives in Colombian schools.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Naeem Shah
Great to have such diverse backgrounds, @NaeemShah and @NaseerAhmad I look forward to hearing more about gender equality in professional (finance) environments.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Eli Shelton
Love your commitment, @EliShelton and looking forward to reading your posts over the following weeks!
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Welcome, @MarisaPapandrea and @VijayKrishnan We do focus on the importance of gender equality in the classroom and we look forward to hearing more about your experiences & thoughts over the next 3 weeks.
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Andrea Pasere replied to huma Khan
Thanks for joining us, @humaKhan We hope you learn a lot from the course too!
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Hi @IsmailMohamedIsmail Thank you for joining our course. We do focus on key gender issues in the classroom, rather than pronunciation. However, I do recommend having a look at these articles, if you have the time: https://www.davidcrystal.com/Files/BooksAndArticles/-5158.pdf ; https://beingmultilingual.blogspot.com/2011/04/you-speak-with-accent-i-dont.html...
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Great to hear you're enjoying the course, @MbolaHedaTsimindry And yes, unfortunately I agree with your statement that boys and girls may not experience the same educational opportunities in different parts of the world. Is this the case in your country? How would you ensure equal access to education for all children?
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Hello Sandra and everyone! Thank you for joining us. We hope you enjoy the course and we look forward to hearing more about your experiences with gender in the classroom.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Dinca Cristina-Iulia
Thank you @MarjanKeramat and @DincaCristina-Iulia As Sandra mentions in the video the course attempts to answer it throughout, but there is no short & easy suggestion here. I'm hoping the video response together with the Week 2 inclusion strategies and Week 3's action planning may provide a more comprehensive response.
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Hello everyone! Thank you for actively engaging in the discussion. I wanted to let you know that at this stage the course moderation has ended and the educators may no longer be able to read your posts. However, you will still have free access to all the materials and please feel free to continue engaging with the course materials. We hope you enjoy it!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Hi everyone & thank you for joining our Inclusive Pedagogies MOOC. I wanted to let you know that the course moderation phase has now concluded and the moderators may not be able to check your posts anymore. However, you can still access all the materials and keep the discussion going. We hope you enjoy the course!
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Andrea Pasere replied to Guadalupe B.V
Welcome to the course, @GuadalupeB.V Sandra and I will still be around for a few more days, but you should still be able to access all the materials throughout December. We hope you find the discussion and insights shared here useful.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Victoria Boorman
Glad to hear you're already implementing course concepts into your professional practice, @VictoriaBoorman How old are your youth club participants?
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Andrea Pasere replied to Albina Shakizada
That looks like a fantastic action plan, @AlbinaShakizada I really hope you manage to implement all the steps you are proposing, particularly the guest speaker events. Please let us know how it goes, either here in a comment, or on the British Council Schools FB page under one of the #inclusion posts.
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Would you consider trying it, @SzigetiBogdanElena ? I only started writing things down when journals were a mandatory aspect of a training course and I found it very helpful. I initially focused on how I felt the activities went, keeping in mind engagement levels throughout the lesson; I then tried to use that information to better plan and select more...
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Totally agree, @NoemiaVeigaGonçalves Reflective journals serve as invaluable tools for informing and refining teaching approaches. Thank you for sharing your insights.
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Absolutely, @PriyalTiwari Reflective practice is indeed a cornerstone for CPD. I've always learnt and developed most in workplaces where ongoing self-assessment was the norm for both the teaching staff as well as the learners.
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That is a very comprehensive analysis of Sharifa's case @NoemiaVeigaGonçalves and thank you for taking the time to post it. I believe you've covered all the potential action points and I particularly enjoyed reading about the need for developing a teacher support system alongisde CPD and self-reflections. Also, many thanks for your active participation...
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Andrea Pasere replied to Albina Shakizada
We hope the course proves useful, @AlbinaShakizada Please let us know if there's any further clarification or resources you need over the following weeks.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Farva Shoukat
Thank you, @FarvaShoukat
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Andrea Pasere replied to Noemia Veiga Gonçalves
You're welcome, @NoemiaVeigaGonçalves and thank you for being such an active contributor. We hope you find the final week engaging and equally useful.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Albina Shakizada
We're grateful to receive such positive feedback, @AlbinaShakizada Thank you and we hope you've found the remaining two weeks just as interesting.
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Thank you for your lovely feedback, @NoemiaVeigaGonçalves we're glad to hear the course encouraged reflection and we do hope you manage to implement some of the ideas in your classroom practice.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Aishwarya Roy
That is very generous of you, @AishwaryaRoy I did enjoy Ann and Sandra's responses and thanks for watching the video.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Da Kelly
Such great discussion and fantastic key reflection points @DaKelly thank you for prompting this. You may wish to also see Ann and Sandra's takes on this in the second half of our Q&A video from last week.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Szigeti Bogdan Elena
Thank you for your active participation, @SzigetiBogdanElena
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Welcome to our course, @SophieL Your perspective on inclusion is spot on and UDL is indeed a valuable approach to providing access for everyone in the classroom. I love how you are considering physical abilities and adapting the environment to create inclusive learning opportunities. Feel free to share more of your thoughts and experiences as you work through...
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Andrea Pasere replied to Szigeti Bogdan Elena
I believe that community support for schools in the UK varies from one school to another, @SzigetiBogdanElena In many cases, parents and school governors play a vital role in representing the community and participating in decision-making processes. In the village near Oxford where I live, there is a SEND school and the majority of governors live in the...
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Andrea Pasere replied to shoma bundhun
Welcome, @shomabundhun @АлінаКашук @OmerFarooq We hope you enjoy the course and thank you for joining us. As Omer pointed out, we are keen on learning from each other so please feel free to engage in the discussion and share your insights.
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Welcome to the course, @NoemiaVeigaGonçalves We hope you find it informative and look forward to reading your posts.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Lisa Stevens
Absolutely, @LisaStevens Such a powerful perspective and it shifts the focus from the individual to the surroundings. Creating an inclusive and supportive environment is key.
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Welcome to our final week, everyone! We hope you're still keen on completing the course and that you'll be able to join our live Q&A on the British Council Schools Facebook page this Friday at 10 a.m. UK time. If you have any questions, please post them in a comment in Step 3.4. The course will remain open for an extra couple of weeks beyond the official...
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Welcome to our Q&A Step! Drop your questions in the comments below, or catch us live on the British Council Schools FB page https://www.facebook.com/Schools.BritishCouncil on Friday, December 1st, at 10:00 a.m. UK time. Sandra, Ann, and I will address everything #Inclusion. Extra resources will be shared, and if you can't make it, don't worry—the recording...
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You're very welcome, @FatmaezzahraElAchheb We're glad you found the ideas interesting and we look forward to reading your posts in Week 3.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Leonardo Sierra Sierra
That's fantastic to hear, @LeonardoSierraSierra Thank you for your active participation and for taking the time to engage in the discussion.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Lisa Stevens
Thank you, @LisaStevens, for your active participation. Your insights are greatly valued.
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Welcome, @ĐurđicaKrtanjek! I completely resonate with your perspective. In discussing inclusion within the classroom, our primary focus is often on pupils who may typically face exclusion. Looking forward to more valuable contributions from you!
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Thank you for joining us, @JasminaNovakovićAdžić Don't worry about joining later, Sandra and I will be monitoring the discussion throughout and the course will remain open for an extra few weeks after the official end date. We hope you find it useful and look forward to reading your posts.
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Absolutely agree, @CristinaMariaHangea Inclusion should be the focus and involve the entire learning community, and this is something we discuss in Week 3 of our course. Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences with inclusive groups and communities over the following weeks.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Aida M.
Thank you for your post, @AidaM. and welcome to the course. Could you please write your comments in English so that all participants can benefit and engage in the discussion? Many thanks.
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Absolutely, @SayyoraJalolova Inclusive education is key to fostering equal opportunities in learning. Welcome to the course and looking forward to hearing more of your insights on this topic in the following weeks!
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Andrea Pasere replied to Lisa Stevens
Absolutely, @LisaStevens I also found Stella Young's perspective on societal perceptions of disability thought-provoking. It's great that the video has encouraged questioning our current notions about disability. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your openness to reflect on your approaches.
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Absolutely, @MuhammadBuxal . Stella Young's insight about questioning preconceived notions is indeed thought-provoking. The shift from viewing disability as an exception to considering it as a norm aligns with fostering inclusivity. Thank you for sharing your reflections.
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Absolutely, @FatmaezzahraElAchheb The video is a powerful reminder of the impact societal norms and attitudes can have on individuals. It's encouraging to hear that you believe in overcoming barriers and providing equitable opportunities for your students. Thanks for sharing your personal insights.
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Thank you for sharing your insights, @İlkcanDuzel . It's really inspiring to hear how you address social-emotional aspects in your classroom. Your approach of involving sensory-challenged students in choosing alternative materials not only caters to their needs but also transforms it into a valuable learning experience; I believe it also enhances their...
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Thank you for your contribution, @CesiaSánchezSalvatierra. I agree that the VARK learning styles may provide a diverse approach to learning by addressing various types of input. I would also like to emphasize the importance of oral output, such as expressing ideas and participating in discussions. Furthermore, contemporary research suggests that the VARK...
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Andrea Pasere replied to Lisa Stevens
And we look forward to reading your posts throughout the remaining steps, @LisaStevens Thank you for your active engagement.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Rachel Hammond
Great to hear you've enjoyed this video, @RachelHammond Thank you for your active engagement and meaningful contributions to the discussion.
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Andrea Pasere replied to A.C. Stark
You're making a great point, @A.C.Stark Thank you for mentioning the issue of over and under-diagnosing SENDs based on gender.
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It's good to hear there are outreach initiatives, @trantran Is this lack of access to education something temporary (i.e. related to the pandemic) or has it been the case for a longer time?
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Such a proactive mindset and general approach to life, @PatricFawcett I'm guessing it's the only way to make the most of moving country every few years. Shame you've not managed to get colleagues involved yet, but introducing those questions to your adult classes sounds like a fantastic idea! It may even contribute to a more inclusive and supportive classroom...
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That's interesting, @SamreenaLodhi Do you think is better to have a national centralized approach or a more individual one when it comes to curriculum, access and education in general? What do you think works well in your current system and what would need improvement?
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Andrea Pasere replied to Emma O'Donnell
Fantastic to read about the inclusive practices you've implemented in your school, @EmmaO'Donnell It's encouraging to see such commitment to adapting lessons, working closely with TA's, and promoting a positive classroom environment. Also, providing choices in learning activities and supporting staff with relevant CPD sounds like a solid approach to...
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I had heard of you and the Teaching English Radio programme whilst working in Tunis @PatricFawcett Sounds like great fun and radio is such a simple & inclusive way to reach out. Are you running any similar projects in Georgia?
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Fantastic to have you here, @PatricFawcett and thank you for joining. I also worked with BC Tunis second half of 2019, and have been hearing amazing things about Georgia's TC. We look forward to hearing more about your experiences with inclusion and SEND over the following weeks.
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Welcome to the course, @OmerFarooq I've already come across your posts on the following steps and thank you for taking the time to read other comments and respond. We're excited to have you here and we hope you enjoy this learning experience.
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Thank you for your feedback and active participation, @CesiaSánchezSalvatierra We look forward to reading your postsin Week 2!
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Andrea Pasere replied to Muhammad Buxal
I agree that all changes in principles, values, and approaches, especially as an educator, are particularly challenging, @MuhammadBuxal . I hope it's reassuring to know that most colleagues share similar issues, worries, and stresses in their practices and we hope you find the discussion here helpful.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Youssef LAARAJ
Thank you, @YoussefLAARAJ We hope you are still around to engage in the discussion in the remaining weeks now that the course moderation has restarted.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Patricia Mae Abanilla
We look forward to reading your posts in the remaining weeks of the course, @PatriciaMaeAbanilla Glad to hear you've enjoyed the experience so far and thank you for taking the time to engage in the discussion.
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It is fantastic to hear you've taken the opportunity to reflect on your own context, @LeonardoSierraSierra There will be more practical tips and inclusion tools shared in the following weeks and we look forward to reading your posts there.
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Congratulations on completing Week 3! Just a kind reminder that the course moderation has ended now and the educators may no longer engage in the discussion. However, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps and mark them as 'Complete' to be able to download a certificate at the end of the week. We hope you enjoy Week 4!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Welcome to the final week! Just a kind reminder that the course moderation has ended now and the educators may no longer engage in the discussion. However, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps and mark them as 'Complete' to be able to download a certificate at the end of the week.
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Welcome to Week 3! In case you've missed the previous reminders, the course moderation has ended now and the educators may no longer engage in the discussion. However, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps and mark them as 'Complete' to be able to download a certificate at the end. Hope you enjoy the remaining 2 weeks!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Congratulations on completing Week 2! You may have noticed that the course moderation has concluded and the educators won't be actively checking your posts. However, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps and engage in the discussion whenever you find it useful. Hope you enjoy the remaining 2 weeks!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Welcome to Week 2 everyone! You may have noticed that the course moderation has concluded and the educators won't be actively checking your posts. However, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps and make the most of the discussion!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Congratulations for completing Week 1! Just a quick update that although the moderation phase has now wrapped up and educators won't be actively checking your posts, we encourage you to keep progressing through the steps, participate in discussions, and make the most of this learning experience. Hope you find the following weeks helpful!
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Andrea Pasere made a comment
Thank you for being a part of our Core Skills course. The moderation has now ended and the educators may no longer actively check your posts. Nevertheless, feel free to keep progressing through the steps, participate in discussions, and make the most of this learning experience. We hope you enjoy it!
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Andrea Pasere replied to Dóra Szerencsés
Absolutely, @DóraSzerencsés Your approach really translates the principles of equity and equality into practice. Recognizing and addressing diverse needs, whether it's providing extra time for a SEND pupil or offering advanced opportunities ensures that each learner gets the support they require. Thank you for sharing your insights.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Samreena Lodhi
What a fantastic response, @AnnBurgess! I loved the idea of inviting the headteacher to observe and perhaps adopt new approaches. @SamreenaLodhi, I hope you find Ann's advice useful. We might discuss curriculum limitations in our live Q&A in week 3, so feel free to join us then https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/exploring-inclusive-pedagogies/2/steps/1747222
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Andrea Pasere replied to Beatriz Muruais
Such an amazing discussion taking place here, @BeatrizMuruais @RachelHammond @DanielaCoronel @LeonardoSierraSierra @BertiYolida I totally agree that high child/adult ratios hinder inclusion often resulting in exclusionary experiences for SEND pupils. I'm curious, what's the typical student-to-teacher ratio in Spain and Mexico? In your perspective, what would...
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Andrea Pasere replied to İlkcan Duzel
Welcome to the course, @İlkcanDuzel We hope you find the materials and discussion here helpful and we look forward to hearing more about your experiences with inclusion in visual arts.
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We hope you're finding the course useful too, @DanFerethFajardo and thank you for joining us. What's the focus of your PhD research?
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Andrea Pasere replied to Arianna Corvino
Thank you for joining us, @AriannaCorvino We hope you enjoy the course and please could you post your comments in English so we can all engage with your input?
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Welcome to the course, @BenedictaAblaAgbemavor Great to have educators with such a range of teaching experiences joining us and we look forward to reading your posts over the following weeks.
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Welcome, @LeonardoSierraSierra I can see you've joined the course a little early. We hope you've found it useful so far and look forward to hearing more about your experiences with inclusive practices in Colombia.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Simona Solomon
Welcome to the course, @SimonaSolomon We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to reading your posts over the following weeks.
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Absolutely, @RishiKotecha Inclusion is about tailoring teaching to embrace diverse individual needs, ensuring support and challenges are offered to every learner. Welcome to the course!
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Absolutely, @QaziZaid To ensure an inclusive learning environment, you should provide level-appropriate challenges and opportunities for each learner in your class. Welcome to the course and we look forward to hearing more about your experiences over the following weeks.
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Hello everyone! As Sandra rightly pointed out, we're excited about participating in discussions and responding to your questions. We hope that the course will be both interesting and helpful for you. Please remember to use the 'Mark as complete' button at the bottom of each step if you wish to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
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Andrea Pasere replied to صهيب الحاج
Thank you for your post, @صهيبالحاج and welcome to the course! Please could you write your comments in English so that everyone can benefit and engage? Many thanks.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Avinash Kumar
Nicely put, @AvinashKumar I like how you describe skills as added value in our professional lives. Thank you for joining the course and for taking the time to share your ideas. Looking forward to hearing more about your experiences & thoughts on the importance of teaching skills.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Myo Min Thant
Such an interesting metaphor, @MyoMinThant Thank you for sharing your thoughts and welcome to the course!
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Welcome aboard from Budapest, @FredaBarrera It's fantastic to have you with us. Teaching foreign languages through one-to-one tutoring can be quite an impactful role. We're here to share valuable insights and strategies to enhance your teaching skills so feel free to engage in discussions, ask questions, and share your experiences.
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Welcome to the course @DincaCristina-Iulia It's wonderful to have you here from Romania. Feel free to actively participate in discussions and share your valuable insights. We hope you enjoy the course, and thank you for being part of our community!
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Welcome to the course, @FiorellaCallerQuispe We hope you find it useful and we kindly ask if you could post your comments in English so that everyone can engage and learn from your experiences.
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@TallaClementJOEL @DincaCristina-Iulia @InaraM @SamreenaLodhi Huge welcome! Fantastic to see you are already engaging in the discussion and creating a sense of community. We hope you enjoy the course and we look forward to reading your contributions.
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Welcome aboard @XiomaradelaCruz ! It's fantastic to have you join us from Peru. Teaching English to young learners is such a rewarding experience. We hope the course brings valuable insights to enhance your teaching skills. Feel free to engage in discussions and share your experiences.
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Hello, @BiyaMushtaq Welcome to the course. We're thrilled to have someone with such diverse experiences join us. We hope you'll find the materials and discussions here useful and enriching. Looking forward to your contributions!
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Absolutely, @RanggiMuliaBestari Welcome to the course and thank you for contributing to the discussion. We hope you find it useful.
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Welcome, Martin @HibernianMedical and thanks for joining us. We hope you find the course useful and look forward to reading your posts over the following weeks.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Catherine Perry
Totally agree, @CatherinePerry and thank you for joining the course. Have you ever felt you were lacking the practical knowledge or skill to do better in a life situation or job context?
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Andrea Pasere replied to Andrea Pasere
@HajabFatima The latest run of the course started 4 weeks ago, however, you will be able to work through the steps and access all the materials for another few weeks. Additionally, Sandra and I will be around checking posts and engaging in the discussion until the end of this week. We look forward to reading your comments and we hope you enjoy the course!
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Andrea Pasere replied to Rasheed Oyetoro
Absolutely, @RasheedOyetoro Skills are indeed proof of knowledge in action. They bridge the gap between theory and practice, turning what we learn into something meaningful and impactful in society. Thank you for joining the course and for such insightful comments. Look forward to reading your posts.
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You've hit the nail on the head, @XiomaradelaCruz Knowledge is vital, but it's the application of that knowledge that makes a difference in real life. Thank you for joining the course.
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Andrea Pasere replied to Talla Clement JOEL
I couldn't agree more, @TallaClementJOEL This week's focus on core skills highlighted how essential they are for both personal and professional growth. Thank you for your post and look forward to hearing your thoughts in the following weeks.
