Up Your Teaching: Transforming ELT & Learning Beyond Labels - Podcast

by Ania Karwowska PolCa Languages

Welcome to "Up Your Teaching"! Get ready to embark on an exciting podcast journey that combines the world of English language learning with a deep dive into the fascinating realm of Dyslexia and ADHD. I'm your host, Ania Karwowska, and I'm thrilled to be your guide in exploring the science behind dyslexia and debunking its myths.

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  • Season 2

  • Remove constructivism from Your EFL Classroom

    Remove constructivism from Your EFL Classroom

    S02 E25
    Feb 9, 2025
    07:04

    Is constructivism holding your students back? In this episode, I`ll break down the flaws of constructivist teaching and explore research-backed alternatives that actually improve learning outcomes. Join me as we challenge the popular "student-led discovery" approach and discuss why explicit instruction, direct teaching, and structured learning environments lead to better retention and deeper understanding. We’ll dive into: ✅ The cognitive science behind why constructivism often fails ✅ How minimal guidance can overwhelm learners and slow progress ✅ Proven strategies that boost comprehension and academic success If you're ready to move beyond educational trends and focus on what truly works, this episode is for you! Hi, I`m Ania Karwowska, I preach and teach about Dyslexia and ADHD in the EFL Context, follow me on linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/aniakarwowskapolcalngs/ and if you`re Polish you can also find me on IG - https://www.instagram.com/logika_jezyka_dla_dyslektyka/

  • The Osmosis Myth, and the Perils of Overdelivering.

    The Osmosis Myth, and the Perils of Overdelivering.

    S02 E24
    Jan 12, 2025
    08:42

    In this episode, I delve into teachers` nightmares and students who expect to learn by osmosis. We`ve been trained to overdeliver, and I delve into the hilarious (and sometimes harrowing) reality of teachers’ nightmares—those students who assume learning can happen by sheer osmosis. I am discussing why many of us feel compelled to overdeliver in the classroom (and in life) and how this tendency can lead to burnout .I recorded this episode in December, and I closed many processes. This episode is the result.

  • Deep Reading

    Deep Reading

    S02 E23
    Jan 9, 2025
    05:50

    In this episode, I delve into the fascinating science behind reading, exploring concepts like neuronal recycling, the visual Word Form Area (VWFA), and why deep reading remains essential in our digital age. Drawing from research by Maryanne Wolf and Stanislas Dehaene, I`m discussing how reading involves repurposing neural circuits originally designed for other cognitive tasks and why this evolutionary adaptation is so critical for literacy development. Tune in and share it with your friend !

  • How not to fail your students. AKA, remove constructivism from Your EFL Classroom.

    How not to fail your students. AKA, remove constructivism from Your EFL Classroom.

    S02 E22
    Dec 13, 2024
    07:04

    Your students need help to make progress in their English learning journey? It`s been a while but they can`t read or simply guess because they were taught to figure it out from the context? It might not be their effort—or even yours—but the teaching philosophy at play. In this episode, I`m examining constructivism and its impact on the EFL classroom. Tune in and learn why this popular, learner-centered approach is holding your students back and how evidence-based, structured teaching methods can transform outcomes. Learn practical strategies for shifting your classroom focus to ensure clarity, accountability, and success for every learner. Join me as I debunk the myths of constructivism and empower you with actionable tools to become the teacher your students need. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I`m Ania Karwowska PolCa Languages and Logika Języka dla Dyslektyka - I preach & teach about Dyslexia and English in the EFL Context.Sign up for my waitlist if you want to be the 1st to know when my course on teaching reading to Dyslexic EFL students is launched in 2025 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2dqnuu6

  • Why Your Dyslexic EFL Student isn`t Reading Yet?

    Why Your Dyslexic EFL Student isn`t Reading Yet?

    S02 E20
    Oct 31, 2024
    06:39

    Here’s what’s inside this episode: Why Research Matters Comparing Reading Skills 5 Reasons Why Your Students Struggle ? Tune in on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Hi, I`m Ania Karwowska aka PolCa Languages & Logika Języka dla Dyslektyka (for my Polish audience), I preach and teach about Dyslexia in the EFL Context, I`m on linked in, you can also check my website.