Anna Machura
University College Cork
Ireland
Anna Machura is a passionate, experienced university language teacher, teacher trainer, mentor, linguist, lecturer, author, educational consultant and course creator. She is a UK Standards Office CPD accredited international speaker, chair of TEFL Kuwait Neurolinguistics SIG, also a professional, registered therapist, neuroscience coach, specialist in neurodiversity-informed practice, practitioner of CBT, NLP, SFBT and a pioneer in novel teaching methodologies including therapeutic techniques.
Reset. Reconnect. Leveraging Educational Neuroscience for Inclusive and Transformative Teaching.
27/07/2025 06:00 UTC
We are witnessing a global transformation where education plays a pivotal role. Time to reset out minds and reconnect with sustainable, future-proof tools to recreate the diverse teaching-learning landscape. By leveraging educational neuroscience, we can build inclusive classroom environments, enabling a positive cognitive, emotional, behavioural and social transformation in all minds. The session unveils 7 practical applications of psychology, neuroscience, neurolinguistics and chosen therapies to enhance learners’ mental health and high-level intellectual functions, through a holistic lens.
Key takeaways:
A therapeutic roadmap for overcoming cognitive and emotional blocks in learners
7 ready-to-use, neuro-inclusive, brain-friendly activities to enhance classroom dynamics
Practical tips on how to foster holistic learner development with educational neuroscience insights
🟩 Panel 3: Mental Health, Motivation, and Meaning — Reimagining Student and Teacher Well-being
26/07/2025 18:00 UTC
Burnout, disengagement, and stress are global challenges affecting learners and educators alike. This panel shines a light on practical, research-based strategies that cultivate resilient classrooms—spaces where both teachers and students thrive emotionally, socially, and cognitively.
Topics to explore:
Reimagining school culture for joy and safety
SEL across diverse learning environments
Supporting educator well-being and retention
Motivation as a bridge to deeper learning
Moderator: Lorena Ojeha