Tips for teaching in difficult conditions

How can teachers support students in emergencies or difficult contexts? In this bonus episode, Nina hears advice for teaching in challenging conditions from four educators. First Nina meets Diana Suárez, a teacher in Colombia and an expert in multilingualism and multiculturalism. Diana says that safe play spaces let children reconnect, express themselves, and feel joy again. Next, Nina speaks to Gilson Penha, who teaches in a public school in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gilson believes in building a welcoming school environment to support community involvement and hands-on, real-life activities that keep students motivated. Murimi Nyaga, known as Turi, is a middle school teacher from Machakos, Kenya. He tells Nina about connecting students with nature through school gardens and conservation projects. These experiences help students develop a sense of belonging and purpose, even if they struggle academically or face difficult home lives. Finally, Nina meets Antonio Castillo, a recent graduate from Spain, who works in afterschool programs for youth at risk of dropping out. He builds trust through authenticity and humility. By letting his students teach him first, he is able to truly connect. Join the Teachers’ Voices WhatsApp group and read the community guidelines . Guests and resources Diana M. Suárez: LinkedIn Gilson Penha: Instagram Murimi Nyaga (Turi): LinkedIn Antonio Castillo Teachers Without Borders: website

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Tips for teaching in difficult conditions is an episode from Teachers' Voices by BOLD and Nina Alonso.

This episode is 6:39 long.

This episode was published on Jun 23, 2025.

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