take back control of your cpd
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TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR CPD
Hamdi NsirKorba Prep School
October, 2016
DefinitionCPD stands for: ‘…all natural learning experiences and those conscious and planned activities which are intended to be of direct or indirect benefit to the individual, group or school and which contribute through these to the quality of education in the classroom. It is the process by which, alone and with others, teachers … acquire and develop critically the knowledge, skills and emotional intelligence essential to good professional thinking, planning and practice.’ (Day, 1999: 4).
Continuing Professional Development.
What do English teachers need to know and be able to do? Paul Woods– British Council Uruguay 30 May , 2014 8th Panama Capacitaciones Conference
Why CPD?
Going forward: Continuing Professional Development for English Language Teachers in the UK © British Council 2012
Why CPD?
Why CPD?
Why CPD? Teachers keep their knowledge and skills up to date . Teachers build self-confidence and cope with positive
change. Teachers achieve progression and advancement. Higher positions and higher salaries. Upgrades, social, interpersonal and cross-cultural skills .
adapted from : https://www.cpdstandards.com
CPD may take many forms such as:
Conferences.
Groups.
Magazines.
Observation.
Pair Coaching.
Workshops.
Continuing Professional Development for English Language Teachers in the UK © British Council 2012
CPD Forms
CPD may take many forms such as:
CPD Forms guides and handbooks
webinars
Seminars (F2F and online)
News
Blogging
podcasts
publications and research papers
CPD may take many forms such as:
Other CPD Forms
CPD may take many forms such as:
About a 100 ways to improve your teaching and career prospects, most of them free.
http://www.tefl.net/elt/articles/career/the-big-list-of-cpd-for-elt/
CPD isn’t an easy task but,
“There’s no such thing as a career path. It’s crazy paving, and you have to lay it yourself.” Sir Dominic Cadbury
Wrap-upAccess and invest the various sources of information (blogs, video, podcasts, webinars, sites...)
Be the lifelong learner
Search for career opportunities
Ask the right questions: How can I get there? What skills and knowledge do I need? Who can help me?
Make a plan, involve others (PLNs), take action!
