TDSIG Blog
Review: Thus Spoke an English Teacher
Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash “Thus spoke an English Teacher: Professional Development Reflections for English Teachers” written and recently published by Bruno Albuquerque, is a collection of chapters that do exactly what the author sets out to do from...
Celebrating the UN’s International Mother Language Day
Photo by Kane Reinholdtsen on Unsplash Unesco’s International Mother Language Day has been celebrated since 2000. The purpose is to celebrate that each language brings to the multicultural world we live in. In its website it is stated: “UNESCO believes in the...
Five Ideas for Engaging in Professional Development in 2024
To all our TDSIG members, Happy New Year and happy holidays! As the new year gets underway, we wish for peace and joy around the world. May your 2024 be productive, collaborative, and meaningful! To start off the year, here are five ideas for engaging in professional...
A New Era of Assessment Evolution – Marcela C. Danowski
Assessment in education is the compass that guides both educators and students on their academic journey. It's a critical tool for gauging progress, identifying areas of improvement, and ensuring that learning objectives are met. But assessment is not just about...
Transformative Pathways: Nurturing Inclusive Teacher Development for Tomorrow – Ali Caszadeh Mataki
Introduction The realm of education is in perpetual motion, constantly seeking ways to elevate teaching practices and enrich the academic journeys of students. Conventional top-down approaches to professional development have often proven to be inadequate, struggling...
Empowering Educators: The Future of Teacher Development through Microlearning – Cesar Correa Larroca
Greetings, fellow educators, and lifelong learners! As we embark on this exciting journey into the realm of teacher development, I'm thrilled to dive into the concept of microlearning and its transformative potential in our classrooms and professional lives. Picture...
How Short Videos are Shaping the Future of Teacher Development in ELT – Rozitah Abu Samah
The ever-evolving landscape of teacher development in English Language Teaching (ELT) has shaped how we receive our professional development training as teachers. Navigating this dynamic landscape has never been more exciting as it shows how technology can shape the...
Post-CELTA Professional Development 14: 10 Ways of getting back into your teaching routine after time away from the classroom
We’ve all been there, and we know how hard it is: going back to teaching after an extended period away from the classroom can be quite a chore. That used to mean things like getting back after a long summer holiday, but in current times we’ve all had time away for...
Post-CELTA Professional Development 13: 8 Great Ways to Enhance Teenage Learner Motivation in the Language Classroom
Struggling to motivate your teenage EFL learners? Adam Simpson shares his tips and tricks in the latest post in our series for early career teachers