teachers – Katherine Reilly

January 23, 2026February 2, 2026

From Rage Bait to Refusal: Behaviour Escalation Beyond Compliance

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.

April 7, 2025April 7, 2025

To Cheat or Not to Cheat: The Tragicomedy of ELT Exam Day

Ever caught your students cheating during a test? Most likely, yes! Meet John, a candidate in an English certification exam who had no intention of commiting to the demands of learning the language. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of tragic – albeit hilarious – proportions, as his cheating attempts lead to unforseen circumstances!

by Katherine Reilly, Author | Teacher Trainer

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024

Teacher Change Web Carnival

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On Saturday 20 October at 13:00 Web Carnival Speaker Katherine Reilly will facilitate “Transversal Competencies in the ELT Environment” in Room A and Maryam Mirshahnasab will share “Beyond the Traditional Classroom: How VR Transforms IELTS Speaking Teaching Practices“ in Room B.

Room A: Transversal Competency (TC) is essential in modern education but challenging to integrate, especially in language learning. It equips students with skills to meet academic and social demands. This study analyzes approaches to facilitate TC tools in education, focusing on their application in enhancing cognitive and communication competencies through the ELT learning model, utilizing appropriate tools and strategies to optimize the learning environment.