In this episode, Rahat Rizwan, Director Programmes – Education, CARE International, discusses typical in-service teacher development models in Pakistan. Rob Lewis also interviews Professor Simon Borg to find out more about approaches that have been found to be most effective in teacher professional development globally.
This episode includes discussion of the following research and initiatives:
- 'Tanggap, tiklop, tago' (receive, fold, keep): Perceptions of best practice in ELT INSET (British Council, 2012)
- Walter, C. and Briggs J.G. What professional development makes the most difference to teachers? (Oxford University Press, 2012).
- Borg, S. Teacher evaluation: global perspectives and their implications for English language teaching – a literature review (British Council, 2018)
- The British Council's Continuing Professional Development Frameworks for teachers and teacher educators
Comments
Teacher development is very…
Teacher development is very important but it is challenging too when a teacher gets training and can't proceed with executing in school due to some issues.
Teacher development
Hi Aasia
Thanks for your comment - I agree that it can be frustrating if you are not encouraged to apply new ideas in your teaching context. I wonder how other people have dealt with this problem?
Cath
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The teacher`s…
The teacher`s professionalism is displayed in the results of his students.
Focus on professional development
The professional development of teachers is significant to level up their knowledge as well as elevate their value in the world of the teaching profession.
Continuous Professional Development
1) Professional development is very important to upskill teacher's quality.
2) It is important to boost teacher's motivation and confidence in facing 21st Century students.
3) It acts as a support group for teacher and building social interaction community among teachers to share the best practice and approaches.
To work together
The teachers always have the same programme at school. Unfortenatuly they can't run in parallel with the students. They usually use different pace of work. It is a big problem for the students...
It is equally important for
It is equally important for in service Teachers to learn something new.
Focus on professional development is uniquely addressed in the course modules and it is a praiseworthy effort of the British Council intellectual team, I am so impressed with their research and knowledge shared to all teachers as great expertise. All the relevant areas do convey a positive ambience in order to pave the way in inculcating the passion of teaching with these distinguish techniques and methodologies. This is growth to all teachers across the globe .My heartfelt sincere thanks and blessings to all who dedicated their expertise and precious time. Brilliant intellects with extra ordinary talents ! thanks immensely, Fiona Rodrigo