Let's discuss how (im)migrant educators navigate challenges and reshape their identities. Looking forward to seeing you there!

🌟 A moment worth sharing! 🌟 I’m beyond thrilled to share our latest piece of research that is both deeply human and transformative. “Navigating Affective and Sensory Fluidity in Plurilingual and Intercultural Pedagogies”, co-authored with the incredible Prof Alex Kostogriz, dives into the lived experiences of 16 English teachers who migrated to Australia. These teachers, who learned English as an additional language, illuminate the heart and multiplicity of teaching in today’s plurilingual classrooms. This journey has shown us just how much affect and cultural responsiveness shape not only how we teach but who we are as educators. Some insights: ✨ Affect Matters: Affects like empathy and tenacity directly influence how teachers connect with students and approach their own professional “becoming”. ✨ Cultural Responsiveness is Key: When we truly acknowledge and embrace the cultural richness around us, we create classrooms where everyone belongs and flourishes. ✨ Plurilingualism Ignites Identity: Embracing multiple languages and cultures goes beyond enriching the classroom—it reshapes teaching, learning, and critical thinking across disciplines, fostering deeper connections and a more holistic understanding of global perspectives. ✨ Relationships are Everything: Genuine connections between teachers and students go beyond textbooks—they make learning deeply resonating, meaningful, and embodied. This work is not just about education; it's about reimagining how we live, learn, understand and “become” each other in a world filled with diversity. 🌏💬 A heartfelt thank you to Prof Alex Kostogriz for his trust and to the brilliant reviewers whose feedback was a gift, making this journey collaborative and rewarding in ways I didn’t expect. Check it out here: lnkd.in/gHhpMyYg hashtag#LanguageTeaching hashtag#Plurilingualism hashtag#InterculturalLear

Correction: placing it within the top 0.1% to fewer than 5% of international doctorates😔

or the successful completion of further tertiary study undertaken in Australia or another country where English is the main, official language. Exemptions are not automatic.