In this section, you will find a number of blog posts, 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 newly-qualified teachers to those with many years of experience, the blog posts you will find here are practical, insightful and full of ideas to support your ongoing professional development.

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Over Professional Development disorder

About a year and a half ago, I wrote a blog named Invest in yourself tipping other novice teachers on how to pursue professional development. I find myself now unadvising- if that is even a word- my colleagues to not to over pursue professional development.

Plato's iPad: The Latest Trends in ELT

How has teaching changed over the centuries and what is happening which is specific to ELT today? In this blog post we will take a look at the implications for everyone who is invested in English-language teaching and learning.

The DoS Within

This blog post looks at the Director of Studies role; what it's about, who is suited to it, and how it could be a great way for a teacher to gain a new perspective of the school he or she works in.

The Trials of a Newly Qualified Teacher

Being in a classroom for the first time was one of the most terrifying experiences I have ever encountered. But, 20 years later, I am still alive to tell the tale, loving what I do and you will too.

Research and insight

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