Crafting Character Through Language Learning
George Kokolas
Summary
The speaker highlights the shift from traditional curriculum coverage to a holistic approach to character development. Drawing on the Seligman and Peterson framework, the session emphasizes how educators can cultivate resilience and personal growth in students by recognising and nurturing their character strengths. The talk advocates for self-reflection among teachers and creating a supportive classroom environment, underscoring that transformative change in education begins with educators and their commitment to fostering a positive educational culture as a foundation for the development of true character education
Biodata
George Kokolas has been the Academic Director and Teacher Trainer at Express Publishing for 25 years. He holds a Level 5 Diploma in Positive Psychology, is a certified LEVEL 7 TEFL teacher, and an Advanced Neurolanguage CoachⓇ. He co-hosts the Teachers' Coffee podcast and served as Vice Chair of TESOL
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Plenary
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: A balanced mixture of theory and practice
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? Yes, Express Publishing
Scheduled for
Date: Saturday, 2025-09-20, 15:00 - 16:00
Place: E2