TDSIG

Have you ever thought about joining our committee? Now’s the time!

We’re looking for 4 new committee members to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.

Applications are due in 2 days' time on Sunday 17th August!

Apply here: www.iatefl.org/current-call...

📅 #SaveTheDate - #TDLive #ELT #CPD live conversations are just around the corner 🌟
🔹 21 September 2pm UK – Vinnie Nobre
🔹 2 October 5pm UK – Divya Madhaven
🔹 9 November 2pm UK – Taylor Veigga
💬 Exclusive for #TDSIG Members!
✨ Explore #TeacherDevelopment ideas & connect with our global #ELTCommunity

#ThrowbackTuesday: Have you heard Developod ep 61 yet?

In this clip, Chiara Bruzzano talks about how ELT researchers & writers have to consider their work's accessibility – is it more complex than it needs to be? Ids it opaque?

Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

Have you ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it!
We’re looking for 4 new committee members to join us & use their skills to help us promote & practice #ELT #TeacherDevelopment.
Learn more about the role & apply before this coming Sun 17/8: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers

🤔💭 Ever wonder about TDSIG's behind the scenes work?
➡️📲 Here’s James' Call for Volunteers update!
🤩💬 We’re looking for 4 new committee members to help us promote & practice #TeacherDevelopment
✅🖥️ Application deadline Sun 17/8: www.iatefl.org/current-call...
👀🎧 Watch for future project updates!

Monday Motivation

You don’t have to be perfect, just present and passionate.

What’s one way you can bring your full presence into the classroom this week, even in small moments?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

Have you ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it!
We’re looking for 4 new committee members to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice #ELT #TeacherDevelopment.
Applications are due in 1 week’s time on Sun 17 Aug!
Apply: www.iatefl.org/current-call...

🤔💭 Ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s Helen with an update on Developod with Chiara Bruzzano
👀🎧 Keep your eyes & ears open for future podcast eps & updates on other projects!
If Developod resonates with/encourages you, email us tdsig.podcast@iatefl.org

Want to know more about #coaching & #ELT #TeacherDevelopment?
Teacher Development Academic Journal Vol 4 contains Pablo Molina Byers’ "The impact of coaching on educators' development: Documenting change and progress"
Available in SIG resources for all TDSIG members: www.iatefl.org/sig_resource...

🎥 Recording of our inspiring #TDLive with Michelle Worgan now available!
🌟 Foster independence, creativity & engagement in #YoungLearners via #InquiryBasedLearning
💬 Get tips & strategies to encourage curiosity in class
🔐 Available exclusively to TDSIG members!
✨ Log in to watch today!
#ELT #CPD

Developod – TDSIG’s podcast on teacher development Developod is TDSIG’s regular podcast on matters relating to teacher development – have a listen and subscribe!

Helen & Chiara Bruzzano talk about her #CPD journey & work in #TeacherEducation, writing, & research
She wants teachers to ask “big questions” because they have the power & are the experts
Want to talk to us about Developod like Chiara? Email tdsig.podcast@iatefl.org
📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

#Throwback: Heard Developod ep 61 yet?
Chiara says #ELT research can inform what teachers do, BUT they need to retain autonomy, responsibility, & agency in making critical decisions for their #pedagogy, classrooms, & contexts.

#CPD

In all the Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

Have you ever thought about joining our committee? Now’s the time!

We’re looking for 4 new committee members to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development.

To learn more about the role and apply before Sunday 17th August, visit: www.iatefl.org/current-call...

Monday Motivation

Teacher Development isn’t about adding more. It’s about growing deeper.

What area of your practice would benefit from depth over quantity this week?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

🎥 Next on #TDLive! ✨
🗓️ Mark your calendars for our upcoming TDLives exploring #TeacherDevelopment from different angles, with guests, real talk & ideas to put into practice
📌 Sept: Vinnie Nobre
📌 Oct: Divya Madhaven
📌 Nov: Taylor Veigga
🔐 Recordings exclusively in the #TDSIG Members Area
#CPD #ELT

✨ Highlights from #TDSIG #TDCarnival 2025!
2 days. Many voices. 1 shared passion: #TeacherDevelopment
Keynotes > panels, mentoring > AI, past > present
We looked back, forward, & celebrated 40 years of growing together
💬 Catch the energy, ideas & inspiration in this recap!
Stay tuned...

#ELT

Ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it!
We’re looking for 4 new committee members to join us & use their skills to help us promote & practice #TeacherDevelopment.
Learn more & apply before 17 August: www.iatefl.org/current-call...

@iatefl.bsky.social #IATEFL #ELT

🎥 “Teacher development for me is…” 💬 We asked
@iatefl.bsky.social
attendees, & their answers were powerful, personal, & inspiring
👀 From reflection to connection & growth to transformation, see what #TeacherDevelopment means to educators around the world
📝 What’s your answer?
#ELT #CPD #IATEFL

Today is UN #InternationalDayOfFriendship!
To celebrate, we’d like to know:
Have you made many friends through your English Language Teaching #ProfessionalDevelopment?
Share your story with us in the replies!
#WorldFriendshipDay #FriendshipDay #FriendshipMatters #ELT #FriendsStickTogether #ELTChat

Developod ep 61 came out yesterday!
Helen & Chiara Bruzzano talk about her #CPD journey, her work in teacher education, writing, & research.
She wants teachers to always ask “the big questions” because they/you have the power & are the experts.
In all Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

Monday Motivation

Reflective teachers are transformative teachers

What moment from last week is worth reflecting on to guide this week’s actions?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

Join us Sun 21 Sept 14:00 UK time for TDLive with Vinnie Nobre on fostering sustainable teacher development
An interactive chat on how institutions can foster meaningful TD, exploring strategies for leadership, support & reducing turnover
TDSIG MEMBERS watch your emails for a registration link!

Having sponsorship for our activities throughout the year helps us carry out events, publications, Developod, or offer scholarships to the annual conference, in alignment with our mission to promote #TeacherDevelopment.
Thank you NILE for sponsoring our #CPD activities
tdsig.org/sponsorship/

#ThrowbackThursday: Heard Developod ep 60 yet?

In this clip, Varinder Ünlü encourages all teachers: Believe in yourselves. You’re doing a good job, many in difficult circumstances. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Make change, don’t waiting for someone else to do it.

📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

Developod – TDSIG’s podcast on teacher development Developod is TDSIG’s regular podcast on matters relating to teacher development – have a listen and subscribe!

We reposted Developod ep 20 in tribute
Christian interviewed Phil for UK Mental Health Week, discussing his experiences, how ELT employers can help employees, & how teachers can manage wellbeing
An example of Phil selflessly supporting teachers around the world
tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast/

On July 17, Phil Longwell passed away. He was an extraordinary teacher & remarkable person who often attended TDSIG events, like our recent 40th Anniversary celebration. We'll miss him.
Hear him discuss Mental Health in ELT in all podcast places & on our website: tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast/

July's blog post is by our sponsors Bridge:

Linda D'Argenio share her ideas on Bringing 21st-Century Skills into ESL Classrooms & Training. tdsig.org/blog/

Bridge is a global leader providing comprehensive language training solutions and teacher education. bridge.edu

#ThankYou to our #TDCarnival speakers!

We hope you enjoyed facilitating your sessions at the “From Past to Present: Four Decades of Teacher Development" Web Carnival on June 28 & 29.

Any takeaways/reflections to share? Reply, we’d love to hear them!

tdsig.org/web-carnival/

#TDSIGWebCarnival

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge” - Albert Einstein

Whose joy in learning have you helped ignite, & what made that moment meaningful?

#MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

🌟 #TDLive is TOMORROW Sun July 20 2 PM BST
🎒 A thought-provoking session with Michelle Worgan on #YoungLearners & #InquiryBasedLearning -- how to foster independence, creativity, and engagement
💬 Bring your Qs & get ready to be inspired!
Thanks TDSIG MEMBERS for registering via email link!
#ELT