"In the past kids were locked into their straight desks like prisoners, there was no room for them to interact. Walking into a classroom today, you’d find that desks and chairs are put in such a way that learners can face each other and talk around issues in a friendly way." Teboho Thebe-Moleko, Open Learning Systems Education Trust, South Africa.

"The teaching of English has become much more learner-centred, and teachers have come to realise that unless they give learners an opportunity to use the language - and in a way take a back seat in the classroom, although plan well for it - they cannot really be very effective in their teaching." Dr Rajni Badlani, British Council, India.

" Teachers felt this total loss of control..but I think those fears were not valid, because I’ve noticed that the very teachers who were resisting the change and who were afraid of engaging the new strategies and methods are starting to enjoy teaching and are thrilled with the results." Rukshana Jamal, teacher trainer, South Africa.