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Teaching English today – the 4 Cs and beyond

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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Episode 30: 21st century skills & crafting AI prompts

Episode 30: 21st century skills & crafting AI prompts

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.


Episode 29: Is anyone listening?

Episode 29: Is anyone listening?

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!


Episode 28: Storytelling, students & social media

Episode 28: Storytelling, students & social media

In this episode the English and psychology teacher Katharina Wendrich joins me for a chat about storytelling, students and social media. We delve into how stories can help young people to discover who they are, how social media has changed the way we tell certain stories, how to help students deconstruct stories on social media, using Shakespeare to understand how perspectives can be manipulated, the importance of creating an emotional connection with your audience, as well as other ways to help students think more deeply about their stories and posts. Weiterführende Links: Macbeth: https://www.klett-sprachen.de/macbeth/t-1/9783125782150 Romeo and Juliet: https://www.klett-sprachen.de/romeo-andjuliet/t-1/9783125782167


Episode 27: The need for global competence

Episode 27: The need for global competence

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected and interdependent, the importance of global competence has come to the fore. In 2018 it was even included in the PISA assessment test.
In this episode we'll be looking at what it is, how it differs from intercultural competence, factors that are key for its development, as well as at some thinking routines that can be used in the classroom.


Episode 26: Communication: establishing a connection

Episode 26: Communication: establishing a connection

The ability to communicate effectively is one of the mostsought after skills today. Yet even though we spend so much time sharing our ideas, we are not always able to get our message across clearly. Come and join me to find out how communication skills can be improved, what top business leaders do to get their ideas across, why non-verbal communication skills are key, as well as a few ideas for how this can be done in the English-speaking classroom.


Episode 25: Learning for life

Episode 25: Learning for life

Today, everybody is talking about the importance of lifelong learning. Yet what does it actually entail? In this episode we'll also be exploring the attributes lifelong learners have, to what extent it is possible to cultivate these traits, and why it is important to lay the foundations early on.


Episode 24: Adaptability: the key to navigating change

Episode 24: Adaptability: the key to navigating change

Adaptability is considered vital for the future since technological changes are disrupting work as we know it. But why is it key? Can it be measured? To what extent can we learn to become more adaptable? And why is unlearning so important? Listen in to find out more!


Episode 23: Human flourishing in the 21st century

Episode 23: Human flourishing in the 21st century

Today, our world is changing at such a rapid pace that it is difficult to know what the future of work might look like. So how can we best prepare young people for what is to come? Experts are now talking about redirecting our focus towards human flourishing to equip young people with the skills and attitudes they will need to navigate these changes. But what does human flourishing actually mean? What skills and attitudes does this encompass? And, of course, how can we incorporate some of this into the English-speaking classroom?


Episode 22: Critical thinking in the age of digital and AI

Episode 22: Critical thinking in the age of digital and AI

In today’s digital world, we need critical thinking more than ever. The ability to be able to judge the credibility of sources and formulate plausible hypotheses are key. So what can we learn from professional fact checkers? What happens if we delegate search tasks to AI chatbots like ChatGPT? And what implications might this have for the classroom? Listen in to find out more!


Episode 21: Embracing new challenges – ChatGPT

Episode 21: Embracing new challenges – ChatGPT

ChatGPT has been causing quite a stir. But what can really it do? What are its limitations? What might it mean for students and how will it affect the skills that they need in the future? To find out more, I chatted to a software engineer at a news organisation in the UK.


Episode 20: Empathy revisited

Episode 20: Empathy revisited

Empathy has been described as the psychological “superglue” that connects people, yet today it is in decline. In this episode, I’ll be looking at why this is, its importance, what steps we can take to cultivate it, as well as a few ideas for the classroom.


Episode 19: Putting 21st century skills into action

Episode 19: Putting 21st century skills into action

Students came together at the Creators Camp in Coburg this summer to draw up and present an idea for the school of the future. It was an event that saw students having to put 21st century skills into action as they worked towards a common goal. I visited one of the initiators, headteacher Ursula Kick- Bernklau, to find out more about this fascinating project and how 21st century skills are incorporated into everyday life at her school.


Episode 18: Leadership: inspiring others to be their best

Episode 18: Leadership: inspiring others to be their best

Leadership is about being inspired and inspiring others. It numbers among the top ten job skills for the coming years. In this episode we'll be looking at the difference between leaders and managers, what all good leaders have in common, which other skills leadership entails, and how we can help students to develop some of these in the classroom.


Episode 17: Creative thinking

Episode 17: Creative thinking

Creative thinking is a process that we use to generate or iterate on ideas. It is an essential skill, especially if we are to tackle the issues confronting us today. In this episode we'll be looking at what creative thinking entails, different types of thinking and how to support the creative thinking process.


Episode 16: Understanding the wider world: global citizenship

Episode 16: Understanding the wider world: global citizenship

The concept of global citizenship has come to the fore in recent years, as countries and cultures have become increasingly interconnected and interdependent. People have realised we urgently need to stop focusing on individual and local perspectives and to consider global implications and contexts. In this episode we'll be looking at what global citizenship is and what it entails, how young people view it, as well as some activities that can be done in the classroom to foster it.


Episode 15: Being in sync with others: intercultural competence

Episode 15: Being in sync with others: intercultural competence

The need for intercultural competence has never been greater and it's considered essential in global business environments. Developing it takes time because it’s a complex process that involves other core skills such as listening and empathy. In today's episode we'll be looking at what intercultural competence entails, the different stages we go through as we develop it, as well as its importance for the English classroom.


Episode 14: Sharing ideas: the importance of presentation literacy

Episode 14: Sharing ideas: the importance of presentation literacy

Today, the ability to share our ideas through effective presentations is absolutely key. But many of us are frightened of speaking in public. So, what can we do to conquer this fear? In this episode we'll also be looking at some of the different formats we have for sharing our ideas, why every presentation begins with the audience, and how we can help students to develop their presentation skills.


Episode 13: Connecting through storytelling

Episode 13: Connecting through storytelling

Storytelling is in our genes. We have always used stories to understand the world around us. And in the 21st century, we need them more than ever to be able to share our ideas and inspire others. Join me to find out how the storyteller’s brain connects with the listener’s, what makes an effective story, as well as a few ideas for storytelling in the classroom.


Episode 12: Digital literacy - Part 2

Episode 12: Digital literacy - Part 2

Digital literacy is not just about knowing how to find and consume information, it’s also about creating and communicating. But the choice of media will depend on the target audience and our purpose. In this episode we’ll be looking at some of the different media on offer, as well as steps students need to take when creating and communicating using digital means.


Episode 11: Digital literacy - Part 1

Episode 11: Digital literacy - Part 1

What does it mean to be literate in today’s world? How can we help students to confidently navigate the digital sphere? In this episode we’ll be looking at three key steps we need to take and how we can help students to become better at validating knowledge online.


Episode 10: Exercising agency

Episode 10: Exercising agency

Leaner agency is not only important for school but essential for life-long learning. It’s not a quality that we are either born with or not, but an ongoing process that unfolds over time. In this episode we’ll be looking at what it entails, other qualities that are key, as well as how its development can be supported in the English-speaking classroom.


Episode 9: The power of grit

Episode 9: The power of grit

Grit has been shown to play an important role in why people succeed. But what is it that makes some people grittier than others? In this podcast we’ll be looking at the role resilience plays, how a growth mindset is key and some strategies for building grit that also work in the classroom.


Episode 8: Stepping into someone else’s shoes: empathy

Episode 8: Stepping into someone else’s shoes: empathy

Empathy is considered one of the most important resources we have. But what is it? What habits do highly empathetic people have, and how can we learn to develop greater empathy? In this episode I’ll also be talking to the English teacher Andrea Holler about how she encourages empathy in the classroom.


Episode 7: The art of listening

Episode 7: The art of listening

In this podcast we'll be exploring the art of listening, a skill that many people feel is sorely neglected today. We'll be looking at what makes a good listener, why active listening is key, and how to help students to hone the skill that is at the root of all (language) learning.


Episode 6: Finding common ground: communication

Episode 6: Finding common ground: communication

Today, we are used to communicating across a range of media on a regular basis. But this does not mean that it’s something we do well. Join me to find out what happens to our brains when we communicate, which factors hinder effective communication and what this means for the English classroom.


Episode 5: Working towards a common goal: collaboration

Episode 5: Working towards a common goal: collaboration

Collaboration is about the process of working together towards a common goal, and it’s essential in today’s world. But working well in a team and having a shared mindset do not necessarily come naturally to us. This is because effective collaboration requires a range of qualities and skills. The good news is that students can already begin to hone them in the classroom. Listen in to find out more!


Episode 4: At the heart of being human lies creativity

Episode 4: At the heart of being human lies creativity

Creativity is central to who we are as humans. It’s not only essential for our personal and social wellbeing but is also a skill that is in great demand. Come and join me as we look at different levels and kinds of creativity, ways we can cultivate it (yes, everyone is creative!) and what we can do to foster it in schools and the English classroom!


Episode 3: Delving deeper: critical thinking

Episode 3: Delving deeper: critical thinking

Critical thinking is one of the most in-demand skills for the workplace today. But what does it actually entail, and how can we train ourselves to become better at it? In this episode, I’ll also be talking to the English teacher Jürgen Thamerus to find out how he hones his students’ critical thinking skills in the classroom. So why not come and join us?


Episode 2: It all begins with curiosity

Episode 2: It all begins with curiosity

As humans, we are driven by curiosity, the urge to answer the question why. But why is this? What does research tell us about its importance for learning? What can we do to create an environment that fosters curiosity? And what are some of the consequences for teaching English? Come and join me to find out more!


Episode 1: Introducing the 4 Cs

Episode 1: Introducing the 4 Cs

Who came up with the idea for the 4 Cs? Why are they so important for today’s students? Which other skills and qualities will they need? And how does this all inform English teaching today? Come and join me as we explore the answers in this inaugural podcast in the series Learning English Today – the 4 Cs and beyond!



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