ai – Katherine Reilly

December 11, 2025December 12, 2025

Metacognition: Thinking About Thinking – Em Dashes Included

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?

November 18, 2025December 11, 2025

Breaking Barriers: Inclusive ELT Through Critical Discourse Analysis and Universal Design for Learning

The eshop link to my latest publication, “Breaking Barriers” is now available for your convenience. My heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has supported me in this endeavor.

Product Info: “Breaking Barriers is a research-informed teacher development handbook that bridges inclusive theory and classroom practice. Combining the critical lens of CDA with the flexibility of UDL, Katherine Reilly offers educators practical strategies to embrace diversity, foster safe learning spaces, and empower every learner. Drawing from real classroom experiences, reflective activities, and case studies, this book redefines what inclusion means in English Language Teaching. Accessible, engaging, and deeply practical, Breaking Barriers inspires teachers to challenge bias, celebrate learner identities, and create environments where all students can thrive.”

purchase here: eshop link

Reilly, K. (2025). Breaking barriers: Inclusive ELT through critical discourse analysis and universal design for learning. Brightales Publications. ISBN 978-618-87725-2-6. https://brightales.gr/product/breaking-barriers-by-katherine-reilly/

Breaking Barriers Sample Download

July 21, 2025

IATEFL MaWSIG Free Webinar

Iatefl Materials Writing SIG’s next webinar will feature Katherine Reilly, renowned ELT author and teacher trainer, who will explore how AI can empower materials writers to create more inclusive, personalised, and learner-centred content.

Katherine brings her expertise to help us rethink materials writing for the future. She specialises in learner-centred teaching and has delivered sessions on Inclusive AI for the British Council and multiple IATEFL SiGs. She has published extensively in ELT and children’s literature, serves as an oral examiner, and is a regular contributor to ELT NEWS magazine on equitable and accessible teaching practices.

Free for all to attend! Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights from her inspiring work!