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In this section, you will find a number of publications, webinar recordings, conference presentations and interviews, as well as video tips which have been written to help you develop your skills and knowledge as a teacher in the professional practice 'Taking responsibility for professional development'. From advice on how to teach primary-aged students to supporting adult learners in the EFL classroom, the content you will find here is practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your teaching and planning for all kinds of learners.

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Leveraging Communities of Practice for Continuous Professional Development

Watch this talk by Roxana Zapata from the World Teachers' Day web conference 2019.

Habit formation: 5-minute tips for improving your English

I love learning languages. In fact, you might say I'm something of a language-learning addict, having tried to learn bits of around 14 or 15 languages.

Ch-Ch-Changes: Challenging professional moves

In early 2018 I came across a job opportunity that looked really interesting! However, it also meant moving out of my comfort zone…

Biggest take away from classroom observation

Learning opportunities come from different sources such as seminars, conferences, workshops, training in person or online, etc.

Video in language teacher education

This report details and evaluates the range of video-based practices currently being used in language teacher education.

B-MELTT: Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training

This paper reports on B-MELTT (Blending MOOCs for English Language Teacher Training).

Where next for teacher-research? Panel discussion

In this webinar panel discussion, we look at the future of teacher research. To mark the end of the International Festival of Teacher-research in ELT, a panel of invited guests discuss further possible enhancements of the teacher-research movement.

Am I ready to be a teacher trainer?

Experienced teachers sometimes ask themselves the question, 'Am I ready to be a teacher trainer?'

A guide to continuing professional development: peer observation

This guide looks at how to promote a positive attitude towards peer observation and a shared sense of collaboration.

Research and insight

Browse fascinating case studies, research papers, publications and books by researchers and ELT experts from around the world.

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