{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/675718332dd88df13218d32d/69c3e25d217ea6ceb7c2977d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Designing lessons that matter with Seda Kesici - Episode 26","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/675718332dd88df13218d32d/1774446701067-2cb78360-52d5-41df-8260-5b191a41cc16.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we’re bringing you another episode from Turkey, where we are meeting Seda Kesici in Istanbul.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Seda and host Natasha Arain talk honestly about reducing “teacher talking time”, how CELTA and DELTA courses can transform your classroom practice and why it’s important to take time to carefully design your lessons.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Hear how one inspiring English teacher changed the course of Seda’s life and how that experience now shapes the way she supports her own students and colleagues.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Grow, you will learn:</p><ul><li>Practical advice on managing exam stress with your learners.</li><li>How to find balance when things feel overwhelming.</li><li>Honest insights into leadership as an early career teacher.</li><li>Top tips on leading with empathy and communication.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>You’ll also hear from Helen Allen &amp; Cecília Lemos Harmer from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on how to bring sustainability into the language classroom. Discover further, <strong>free, practical support for teachers</strong> at <a href=\"http://cambridge.org/sustainability\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cambridge.org/sustainability.</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find out how you can start your own <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">CELTA </a>or <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/delta/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">DELTA</a> journey.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/elt/blog/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">World of Better Learning blog.&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>Explore our extensive range of <a href=\"https://www.cambridge.org/gb/cambridgeenglish/?remember=yes&amp;content=teacher\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">learning resources</a> and the world’s most recognised <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">exams and tests</a> for English - all ready for you and your institution.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the conversation in <a href=\"https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teacher-community/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">your teacher community</a>: Explore fresh ideas, share your insights and connect with educators around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Send your audio questions to be answered in future episodes:</p><p><a href=\"mailto:growpodcast@cambridge.org\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">growpodcast@cambridge.org</a></p>","author_name":"Cambridge"}