In this season premiere, Will Marks is joined by Dr Andy Goldhawk — lecturer at the University of the West of England, teacher educator, and author of The Language Teacher Toolkit — for a grounded conversation about what really makes learning stick.
Together, they explore:
why so much CPD fails to change classroom practice
the gap between learning theory and day-to-day teaching
time pressure in language classrooms
rehearsal, retrieval, and practice
and why enjoyment isn’t a soft extra, but a serious part of learning
As Andy puts it:
“Fun and enjoyment aren’t trivial – they’re part of how learning works.”
A thoughtful, practical episode for language teachers, teacher educators, and anyone interested in professional learning that actually makes a difference.
Links and extras:
Website, transcripts, and more: www.languagelabpodcast.co.uk
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Andy's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/learning.theories.shared
The Language Teaching Toolkit:
