Professional Development

for English Teachers

The 28th P.A.R.K. Conference

Activities to Bring the Classroom to Life

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David Fisher

KEY WORDSdrama, games, creative

AGE GROUPSyoung learners, teens, young adults, adults

CEFR LEVELSA1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2

AUDIENCEmixed

Teachers can learn a lot from the world of entertainment. This workshop will introduce practical activities that any teacher can use in the classroom. It will also look at the wider question of how teachers can work with the energy of their students to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

David Fisher is the founder and director of The Bear Educational Theatre in Prague. As well as being an English teacher, he has worked as a professional actor in theatre and film. He specializes in taking ideas from the world of entertainment and applying them to language teaching.