A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.
What does it actually mean to build a more equitable, inclusive, and responsive ESL classroom? This week on ESL Talk, we're joined by Farnaz Karimian, an educator, teacher trainer, curriculum developer, and leader in Ontario's ESL community, for an insightful conversation about amplifying marginalized voices in English language education.
With over 15 years of experience across the ESL sector, Farnaz has worked as a classroom teacher, academic coordinator, curriculum developer, professional development organizer, and teacher trainer. She is a former President of TESL Toronto, currently serves on the TESL Ontario Board of Directors, and is the host of the podcast Learning off the Syllabus.
In this episode, we explore how educators can move beyond traditional textbooks and create learning experiences that truly reflect the realities of adult language learners. Farnaz shares practical insights into Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Critical Digital Pedagogy, and what it really means to decolonize the ESL curriculum in meaningful, actionable ways.
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Whether you're a classroom teacher, teacher trainer, academic coordinator, or simply passionate about the future of language education, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about what happens both on and off the syllabus.
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