A short conversation can spark a big idea. But as busy English language teachers, it’s hard to find the time and space for those chats that shift how we teach or think about our careers. TESOL Pop brings those conversations to you. This mini podcast features quick, insightful interviews with TESOL, TEFL, and ESL educators from around the world. In under 15 minutes, you’ll hear ideas, teaching insights, and career stories that make you feel part of the wider ELT community, without adding to your workload.
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A short conversation can spark a big idea. But as busy English language teachers, it’s hard to find the time and space for those chats that shift how we teach or think about our careers. TESOL Pop brings those conversations to you. This mini podcast features quick, insightful interviews with TESOL, TEFL, and ESL educators from around the world. In under 15 minutes, you’ll hear ideas, teaching insights, and career stories that make you feel part of the wider ELT community, without adding to your workload.
🎧 Listen on your podcast app
📺 Watch with captions on YouTube
🌐 Or do a bit of both at tesolpop.com
Produced by our creative house, Communicating for Impact.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Author and Teacher Trainer Katherine Rilley explores the role of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in English language teaching and materials. Katherine explains how CDA can help educators identify hidden meanings, assumptions, and power dynamics within their teaching materials so we can make changes that foster a more inclusive and supportive environment.
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Understanding Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA)
CDA is an approach that examines how language and imagery in teaching materials can shape social realities, reinforce stereotypes, and influence ideologies. Katherine emphasises the importance of ensuring materials reflect diverse voices, backgrounds, and experiences.
Gender and Stereotypes in Textbooks
Katherine shares examples of how textbooks can reinforce outdated gender roles, such as referring to professionals as "policemen" or "firemen" instead of using gender-neutral terms. She discusses how such representations can limit students' perceptions of their future potential.
Adapting Materials for Inclusivity
Katherine stresses that no single textbook can fully meet the needs of all learners. Teachers should adapt materials to reflect different cultures, abilities, and perspectives. She encourages educators to use inclusive visuals, update resources, and incorporate diverse voices.
Actionable Steps for Teachers
Katherine’s top tips for educators:
ABOUT
Katherine Reilly is an ELT Teacher Trainer and Author of numerous publications in children’s literature, teaching materials and ICT. She has taught Language Methodology and Materials Development at the University of Athens, previously at the Technological University of Cyprus and finally, at the Oxford TEFL Training Centre for the Innovate ELT Conference. Her expertise includes training school faculties in inclusive teaching methodology, diverse educational materials adaptation, and the application of Critical Discourse Analysis to examine socio-cultural dimensions.
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Producer: Laura Wilkes
Editor: Haven Tsang
Thanks to our inspiring guest, Katherine Reilly
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