Toolkit: How to use our learning pathways
Are you looking to grow as an English language teacher but are not sure which resources can help you?
TeachingEnglish has designed a series of different learning pathways for teachers that include a wide range of professional development resources organised by topic. Each pathway focuses on deepening your knowledge and building practical skills in a key area. For each key area, or professional practice, you can choose from three different pathways depending on your experience level and context. Whether you're getting started with a particular topic, going further or learning with other teachers, these flexible pathways are a great way to get fresh inspiration and find the best resources for your needs.
This free, printable poster is part of our professional development toolkit. It's a handy visual guide to help you find the best pathway for your needs and interests. View it online or print it out for a space you share with other teachers.
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Watch the video below to find out more about how you can use our learning pathways.
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- Transcript – How to use our learning pathways
NARRATOR: How to use our learning pathways. [On screen: How to use our learning pathways] Do you already know what teaching skills you want to develop? Or are you not sure where to start? Our ready-made pathways are designed to help you find your way. Identify your strengths and areas for growth with our CPD framework, then choose from three different pathways on each topic, depending on your experience level and context.
[On screen: Getting started, Going further, Working with others]
Getting started [On screen: Getting started]. If a topic is new to you or you need a quick refresh, the pathways page is the perfect place to get started. Boost your skills with eight to ten bitesize resources, including articles, videos and lesson plans.Going further [On screen: Going further]. If you want to go further with a topic, our theme workbooks will help you progress your skills to a more advanced level. They're designed to help you personalise your learning, find resources to match your needs and apply what you've learned in the classroom.
Working with others [On screen: Working with others]. If you like learning with other teachers or are a teacher educator leading training sessions, our group study guides are perfect for you. Packed with useful theory and practice for teaching English, they include enjoyable collaborative activities to work through with colleagues.
[On screen: Getting started, Going further, Working with others]
Find the right pathway for your professional development needs with TeachingEnglish.
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How to use our learning pathways
Choosing your focus
Use our CPD framework to find out which teaching skill you want to improve. Think about your strengths in the eleven professional practices and what you need to work on.
Getting started
If you want to boost your skills in a particular area, this is the perfect place to get started. For each pathway we've given you eight to ten resources to deepen your knowledge and develop your skills. You will find short articles, videos, lesson plans and other practical resources.
Explore pathways
Going further
If you want to go further with your professional development, our theme workbooks will help you take your skills to the next level. They're designed to help you make learning a habit, show you how to use new ideas in the classroom, give you useful materials and activities, and guide reflection on your learning.
You can use the workbooks in the way that works best for you.
Explore theme workbooks
Working with others
If you want to work on your professional development with other people, our group study guides offer:
- teaching ideas and theories
- short case studies
- activities to do with other teachers
These booklets help you learn together and improve your skills.
Explore group study guides