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      CPD framework – 1 Starting

      Arjeta, a teacher at stage 1
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      What trainees/teachers tell us they do at this stage
      • 'I find articles on the Think section at www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think   to help me write assignments.'
      • 'I find every opportunity to observe and talk to experienced teachers of English.'
      • 'I’ve used Jeremy Harmer’s book “How to Teach English” to help me understand the main things an English teachers need to know.'

       

      Assess your knowledge and ability

      CPD self-assessment

      Starting stage

      Welcome to the starting stage of our teacher development community!

      At this stage:

      • You are studying for an initial teaching qualification
      • You are intending to become a teacher of English, at primary, general secondary, vocational, higher school or in the private language school sector
      • So far you have limited practical teaching experience

       

      Click on the 'Planning your development' link below to find helpful downloads, articles and links.

       

      Planning your development at this stage