A return to experiential learning
The main theories that focus on the coupling between the learner and his or her environment and advocate a return to experiential learning.
Metaphors in pedagogy
A plea for metaphors in education, with practical advice
Should controversial topics be discussed in class?
Debate in schools is more likely to become a tool for structuring thought, listening, exchanging and sharing rather than a valve during traumatic events. It is a double-edged sword: the debate can create a zone of understanding or crystallize positions. It is therefore important to know the mechanisms and to practice it regularly to avoid the pitfalls, starting with less polemical but more constructive topics.
Using song to teach French
Although the hegemony of American culture is being felt in the music industry, there is still a strong Francophone discography. From tunes by Barbara and Aznavour to lines by Grand Corps Malade or BigFlo et Oli, every text performed can be a source of study on different aspects of language for students, whether or not they are native French speakers.
Emotional leadership and learning
Emotional leadership becomes a key factor in the learning process.