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Teaching English Today- The 4 Cs and beyond

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.Ernst Klett Sprachen Language Learning
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  • Episode 41: The climate crisis & the need for agency

    Episode 41: The climate crisis & the need for agency
    Apr 23 2025

    Today, the climate crisis is fundamentally reshaping the planet. And it is the younger and future generations that will bear the brunt of this. In this episode we will be looking at how we need to help young people develop a global mindset as well as agency - in its different modes - to be able to face the challenges ahead.
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    16 mins
  • Episode 40: Learning to ask better questions

    Episode 40: Learning to ask better questions
    Mar 26 2025

    Most of us don’t ask enough questions, good questions. This is not only central for effective communication but also critical and creative thinking. In this episode we’ll be looking at different types of questions, how we can learn to ask better questions, and importantly, what can be done to further this in the classroom. Listen in to find out more!
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    16 mins
  • Episode 39: Using AI: Let’s not outsource our thinking!

    Episode 39: Using AI: Let’s not outsource our thinking!
    Feb 26 2025

    Whether at the BETT show or the International Day of Education, AI is a hot topic right now. It’s no longer coming, it’s here and changing how we teach and learn. Listen in to find out how we can help students navigate AI without losing their critical thinking skills or agency, why AI literacy and search literacy are essential, the importance of understanding how students use AI, as well as why we need to focus on the process not just the end product.
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    14 mins
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