The language of connection: teaching English at Swiss public schools (with Bettina Coppens)

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Bettina Coppens, an experienced English teacher and local councilwoman.In this episode, we explore the power of personal storytelling in the classroom, today's classroom challenges and creative teaching strategies that work. Bettina also offers insight into her work beyond the classroom, highlighting how educators can influence policy, and make a lasting impact by planting small but meaningful seeds in their students’ lives.All views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent or reflect the official position or views of ETAS.About BettinaBettina Coppens, with MAs in English Linguistics and Education, currently teaches English at Swiss public schools after years of teaching various subjects and being a mentor teacher. Now part-time, she balances teaching with roles in teacher associations, the Aargau Department of Education, her position as a member of the local council, and ETAS. Bettina’s main interests lie in teaching teenagers and young adults, interacting with fellow teachers from various schools, as well as being engaged in the bigger picture of teaching.Find out more about ETAS: ⁠⁠https://www.e-tas.ch/⁠⁠Send us your comments and suggestions: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠Podcast team:Host: Anna BoykoEditor: Maria Terec