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From Rage Bait to Refusal: Behaviour Escalation Beyond Compliance

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I was utterly disturbed by a recent news bulletin, disclosing the harsh reality facing today’s youth. Their uncontrollable temperaments appear to have reached an all-time high, as a reporter stood before a charred school reduced to rubble and debris; an act meticulously perpetrated by the devious mind of a mid-schooler. The school, located in Itea, a coastal Greek town renowned for its tourism and majestic Aegean views, was burned to a crisp; even more appalling was the fact that school equipment had been vandalized or stolen; rendering the act all the more atrocious.

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ENBI Webinar Materials for Student Empowerment

ENBI Young Learners Conference

What an amazing conference! My heartfelt appreciation to all who attended. Below you’ll find a lot of goodies to empower your students and create an inclusive learning environment for all.

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The folder includes the following:

  • The Presentation file of this webinar
  • A lovely Certificate: Just add your name, save, and print!
  • The webinar Handout
  • An Extensive Theory handout
  • A Sample of my book: ‘Breaking Barriers’

✨💫⭐️Wishes for a productive 2026! ☺️🙏✨

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Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking – Em Dashes Included

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by Katherine Reilly, ELT Author & Teacher Trainer

Author’s Note: The main inspiration for this article came after witnessing a plethora of articles floating around, mainly produced by AI. Have we completely lost our capacity to produce original materials? What of our ability to contemplate and critically assess tasks? I genuinely believe we have become passive recepients of information – not knowledge – and the need to ‘reignite’ our prefrontal cortexes is more prevalent than ever. I mean no disrespect to well-established colleagues; on the contrary, this article serves as a sharp reminder of the precarious path we face if we do not take immediate action and inspire our learners alike. Enter metacognition: education’s last hope?

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