

I loved the beauty that various perspectives brought into my world and I still want to spend my life learning from new environments and people.Īs I began to intently study language and spend more time meeting new people, I desired to be a bridge between the groups I was meeting and learning from. I grew up in Florida ☀️ and for as long as I can remember I wanted to live in other countries. I strive to learn with my students as they pursue their goals. I am passionate about education, equity, social justice, and global collaborations. I currently work with students throughout countries in the Middle East and North Africa teaching language and leadership as a language fellow with the Embassy of Bahrain. I am a global educator, aspiring polyglot, and bridge builder. Send in a voice message: Support this podcast: Mix in new tasks with routine assignments.Provide opportunities for student-led discussion groups.Assign homework with real-world applications.Give students multiple options for completing homework.Try a “Challenge of the Week” with your class.Join us to learn practical tips for increasing student engagement. Courtney also discusses how she has leveraged WhatsApp as a community-building tool for her students. In this episode, Courtney shares how she has transformed homework assignments into fun-work by offering challenges for the week, giving options for completion, providing opportunities for real-world application, and encouraging communication. Courtney Miles currently works with students throughout countries in the Middle East and North Africa, teaching language and leadership, as an English Language Fellow with the Embassy of Bahrain.
