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In this episode, I interview Zuzana Labašová from the Centre of Environmental and Ethical Education Živica, based in Pliešovce, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.
We discuss her work; her motivations for getting involved in educating teachers; and the impact she sees on people on a personal and professional level.
A migrant during childhood, an inhabitant of a tiny island in the Mediterranean, a foreigner in her own country, a family member of Indian-South African refugees in the United States, a mother of a half-Indian child growing up in central Slovakia, an eco-village dweller for 15 years – all these life experiences have shaped who Zuzana is, what she passionately believes in and what she does in her life.
Prejudice, radicalization, a lack of mutual respect and an absence of critical thought are present in our society and affect people and their relationships on a daily basis. Zuzana's effort is to bring clarity, a sense of trust and hope and understanding of the processes that shape the way we think and relate to our environment, other people, as well as ourselves.
Zuzana studied psychology at the Univerzita Komenského and Hunter College CUNY, with continuing education courses completed at J. F. Kennedy University, California.
She has been working for CEEV Živica www.zivica.sk for over 15 years, mostly focusing on teaching pupils and students, creating lesson plans on global education and training teachers and university professors in innovative methods of teaching. Zuzana is a validated British Council teacher of critical thinking.
In her work she focuses mostly on experiential teaching and where appropriate, incorporating art and psychology into teaching. Her psychology background gives her a theoretical understanding of the process, while standing in front of the classroom and training teachers for many years gave her experience and practice.
Zuzana is currently the head of Komensky Inštitút www.komenskehoinstitut.sk – a programme which educates, networks and supports teachers interested in continually innovating their teaching and bringing soft skills development into their classes. The Institute believes that effective school reform can only happen when we bring together inspirational teachers as well as policy makers and create a space where innovative teachers become leaders of change, inspiring the entire teacher community.
The Institute does this mostly in their education centre located in the eco-village of Zaježová https://www.centrumzajezova.sk/ that provides a creative safe space for shifting perspectives and opening new possibilities as to how to redefine education as well as our lifestyles.
Further reading:
https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/en/pub/latest/news/meetings-with-hatred.htm
https://www.hltmag.co.uk/oct20/why-dont-monkeys-eat-bananas
For more information on this podcast series, or to make any comments or to ask any questions relating to English Language learning, please contact me at [email protected]
Please visit my LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scott-lawton/ to view Recommendations regarding my English Language teaching services (towards the bottom of my profile page).
You can also follow my LinkedIn company page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-scott-lawton-consulting/?viewAsMember=true
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In this episode, I interview Zuzana Labašová from the Centre of Environmental and Ethical Education Živica, based in Pliešovce, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia.
We discuss her work; her motivations for getting involved in educating teachers; and the impact she sees on people on a personal and professional level.
A migrant during childhood, an inhabitant of a tiny island in the Mediterranean, a foreigner in her own country, a family member of Indian-South African refugees in the United States, a mother of a half-Indian child growing up in central Slovakia, an eco-village dweller for 15 years – all these life experiences have shaped who Zuzana is, what she passionately believes in and what she does in her life.
Prejudice, radicalization, a lack of mutual respect and an absence of critical thought are present in our society and affect people and their relationships on a daily basis. Zuzana's effort is to bring clarity, a sense of trust and hope and understanding of the processes that shape the way we think and relate to our environment, other people, as well as ourselves.
Zuzana studied psychology at the Univerzita Komenského and Hunter College CUNY, with continuing education courses completed at J. F. Kennedy University, California.
She has been working for CEEV Živica www.zivica.sk for over 15 years, mostly focusing on teaching pupils and students, creating lesson plans on global education and training teachers and university professors in innovative methods of teaching. Zuzana is a validated British Council teacher of critical thinking.
In her work she focuses mostly on experiential teaching and where appropriate, incorporating art and psychology into teaching. Her psychology background gives her a theoretical understanding of the process, while standing in front of the classroom and training teachers for many years gave her experience and practice.
Zuzana is currently the head of Komensky Inštitút www.komenskehoinstitut.sk – a programme which educates, networks and supports teachers interested in continually innovating their teaching and bringing soft skills development into their classes. The Institute believes that effective school reform can only happen when we bring together inspirational teachers as well as policy makers and create a space where innovative teachers become leaders of change, inspiring the entire teacher community.
The Institute does this mostly in their education centre located in the eco-village of Zaježová https://www.centrumzajezova.sk/ that provides a creative safe space for shifting perspectives and opening new possibilities as to how to redefine education as well as our lifestyles.
Further reading:
https://www.schooleducationgateway.eu/en/pub/latest/news/meetings-with-hatred.htm
https://www.hltmag.co.uk/oct20/why-dont-monkeys-eat-bananas
For more information on this podcast series, or to make any comments or to ask any questions relating to English Language learning, please contact me at [email protected]
Please visit my LinkedIn profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-scott-lawton/ to view Recommendations regarding my English Language teaching services (towards the bottom of my profile page).
You can also follow my LinkedIn company page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-scott-lawton-consulting/?viewAsMember=true