Planning Teacher Professional Development

What makes you a good English teacher? It is widely held that a good teacher has a sound knowledge of a variety of teaching techniques and activities; a good knowledge of English language; an ability to motivate students and to create a positive learning environment; and an awareness of personal strengths and weaknesses as a teacher. As teacher professional development is crucial to maintaining and growing this skill set, Cambridge English is providing webinars aimed at teachers interested in a programme of continuing professional development.

The webinar introduces the Cambridge English Teaching Framework to help you identify where you are in your career, and to help you think about where you want to go next. This includes discussions on Learning and the Learner, Language Knowledge and Awareness, and Professional Development and Values.

The webinar also introduces the Teacher Development Tracker Tool – an online programme for self-assessment to create a teaching profile and a development programme. Suggestions are given for a professional development plan that includes classroom experimentation, a reflection journal and a professional development log. It also provides a cycle of professional development which takes in analysis, evaluation and review of your development as a teacher. This is supplemented with advice on how to access Cambridge English online resources for professional development.

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