Grow: A podcast from Cambridge16 Okt 2025

Encouraging supportive learning environments with Fernanda Maria Parente Batalha - Episode 18

Welcome back to Grow: A podcast from Cambridge. Today we are joining Fernanda Maria Parente Batalha from her very own classroom in Brazil.

Host Rebecca Rios, learns how Fernanda believes in the importance of connecting with students through real-life examples, personal stories and understanding their individual experience. For her, teaching goes far beyond just delivering content.

She shares her honest struggles and brilliant strategies for teaching every age from primary, through to teenagers, and adults.

In this episode of Grow, you will hear about:

Creating classroom environments where students feel seen, heard and motivated to learn.
Strategies for engaging younger students and how current generations interact differently with learning.
Learning through play and engagement to create dynamic environments.
Inspiring stories of student’s transformation and growth

You’ll also hear from Matt Ellman & Cecília Lemos Harmer from the Professional Learning and Development team at Cambridge with a top tip on creating effective learning objectives. Explore free, integrated learning and assessment tools for teachers, including our new course, ideas pack and more, at cambridge.org/ILA.

Discover thousands of experiences, insights, ideas and resources on the World of Better Learning blog.

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