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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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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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Teaching the Untaught: AI for the Overlooked

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“This can’t be happening!” I gasped, clutching my new textbooks tightly to my chest.

Some of the students had already graced me with their presence the previous year. Teaching them for a second consecutive year was not my idea of a good time. Adding three more students to the mix, whose reputation as delinquents preceded them, made me ponder my career choice. Regardless, I entered the classroom with my usual smile, hoping the summer had eased their attitudes and instilled a fresh perspective on learning.

Little did I know, that wasn’t the case.

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