Paulina Dolęga

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Paulina Dolęga has been teaching English since 2012, specialising in work with teenagers and adults. She is a teacher trainer and author of ebooks and teaching materials, recognised for her practical, low-prep strategies and research-informed revision techniques that support both learners and teachers.
She has collaborated with IATEFL, Edunation, PASE, DOS ELTea, M&M Szkolenia and National Geographic Learning. As the founder of “Dolanguage Paulina Dolęga”, she combines classroom expertise with evidence-based practice. Paulina is also an academic teacher at Kielce University of Technology and a lecturer at Vistula University in Warsaw, bridging research and real-world teaching.

A Neuro Journey to Oz – Brain-Based Tools to Build Courage, Cognition and Connection

In this session, we take a neuro-informed journey down the Yellow Brick Road to explore how learning truly shapes courage, cognition and connection. Drawing on research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology, we will examine practical, classroom-ready strategies that strengthen memory, reduce fear of failure and deepen engagement.
Participants will discover brain-based tools that support retrieval, reinforce neural pathways and encourage productive struggle—without overwhelming cognitive load. We will unpack why courage is trainable, how cognition develops through effortful practice, and how meaningful connection amplifies learning outcomes.