About TDSIG
Who we are
IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group provides a forum for us to develop our potential as teachers, to cultivate our abilities to navigate the challenges and successes of being a teacher, and to invigorate satisfaction in our ongoing work.
Anyone interested in such developmental issues can share their experiences and learn from the experiences of others. Through such a network, our community seeks to encourage individuals and groups of teachers to undertake activities that focus on personal and professional development.
TDSIG was formed by Adrian Underhill in 1985, and was the first distinct IATEFL SIG.
Our aims:
- To enable and encourage all categories of teacher to take more responsibility for professional and personal evolution throughout their careers.
- To promote individual and institutional awareness of the importance of teacher development.
- To encourage the provision of facilities for teacher development which do not already exist.
TDSIG member benefits
As a TDSIG member you will get:
- to be part of an active and committed community of like-minded teaching professionals in over 50 countries
- bi-monthly member-only online meet-ups with experts in TDLive
- discounted entry to our events, including our annual Web Carnival conference and events in collaboration with other IATEFL Special Interest Groups and other Teaching Associations
- opportunities to apply for scholarship(s) to attend IATEFL conference in the UK each year
- our annual academic journal, TDAJ
- to listen and contribute to Developod, our monthly podcast
What are you waiting for?
For further information about IATEFL and how to join the Teacher Development SIG, contact IATEFL. If you are interested contributing to the TDSIG community with your own TD-related content, contact us.
Meet the committee
Joint-coordinators
Cecília Lemos Harmer
James Taylor
Committee members and projects
Helen Slee
- Developod
- Social Media
- Website
Helen Slee is a nonbinary British-Canadian English language teacher, writer, editor, and content creator who has been teaching English since 2015 to learners of all ages and levels. They have taught online and in multiple countries, including five years in Spain, and have spoken and written about ELT since 2020, and will not stop anytime soon. They are currently completing their DipTESOL, teaching privately, working on several creative projects, and always looking for professional development opportunities.
Elizabeth Coleman
- Publications
- Events
Elizabeth Coleman is a British ELT educator currently residing in Türkiye where she works at a private university delivering academic English lessons and overseeing departmental PD. She began her career in South Korea and has since taught students from many different countries in a variety of contexts. She is a frequent conference speaker and teacher trainer and writes on issues of inclusion and diversity. Her passion lies in promoting social and educational equity.
Jake Kimball
- TDAJ
- Blog
Jake Kimball holds an MSc in educational management in TESOL from Aston University, and his interests include program evaluation and classroom dynamics. In particular, he is interested in classroom management factors impacting Willingness to Communicate (WTC) and demotivation. Taking part in teacher development activities has been a long-time interest. He is an assistant professor of English in the Liberal Arts Department of Semyung University in South Korea.
Kirti Chandra
- Publications
- TDLinkUp
Kirti Chandra is a postgraduate student of English Literature at the University of Sussex. She is passionate for language. She is an avid reader. She also has an extensive range of content writing and publishing experience. Currently, she is also interested in computational linguistics. She is always zealous to innovate.
Maria Eugenia laniro
- Events
- Social Media
María Eugenia Ianiro is an EFL educator with a degree as Licenciada en Lengua Inglesa and an MA in Professional Development for Language Education from Chichester University. Specialising in phonology and methodology, she brings extensive expertise to her role in EFL teacher education programs. María Eugenia is also a dedicated member of the ELT community, actively participating in and presenting at various professional events.
Kristina Novik
- Developod
- Social Media
Kristina Novik, a Ukrainian educational technology coordinator currently residing in the USA, is internationally known for her innovative scientific contributions to teacher education, particularly in the EdTech industry. As the founder of the TeachEd platform, she has pioneered new ways to empower educators with AI-driven tools for professional development. Her dedication to advancing educational technologies is recognized globally, evidenced by her roles as a judge in international EdTech competitions and her esteemed positions in prominent organizations such as IEEE and IAHD.Kristina is particularly interested in the integration and use of advanced technologies to enhance the professional development of teachers.
Didar Moldazhanov
- Scholarships
- Developod
Didar Moldazhanov is an enthusiastic Central Asian educator from Kazakhstan. He’s received his undergraduate degree in foreign language education and now is pursuing his MA in education policy and management. He’s particularly passionate about teacher agency, continuing professional development, and pre-service teacher training. Currently, he’s also serving as a Fundraising Manager at KazAELT. In Didar’s career, he aspires to bring inclusion and democracy in the classroom through comprehensive teacher training.
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