Tag Archives: ESL teacher PD

5 Activities to Explore Cultural Diversity

Posted on 15 June 2022 by Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed
Naashia Mohamed

Culture is more than artefacts, rituals, and traditions. It is derived from the understanding we acquire through living together as a community and our connections to others within it. I have written previously about the importance of avoiding tokenism, celebrating … Continue reading →

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Scaffolding PD in Uzbekistan: Contextualizing Course Design

Posted on 8 March 2022 by Heidi Faust
Heidi Faust
Heidi Faust

This is the first post in a series that highlights TESOL’s participation in the English Speaking Nation Secondary Teacher Training Program, where we designed blended learning opportunities for secondary public school English language teachers from several regions of Uzbekistan (read … Continue reading →

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6 Questions to Ask When Designing Teacher PD

Posted on 22 November 2021 by Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher

Last month, I paid homage to a number of dead ideas in professional development (PD), and they offer a great guide in thinking about what not to do! But what should we be doing? In this blog, I suggest six … Continue reading →

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10 Dead Ideas in Professional Development

Posted on 23 October 2021 by Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher

Because October ushers in the Day of the Dead celebration, it seems fitting to take a moment to honor some of the cherished ancestors of modern-day professional development (PD).  We would not be where we are without them, but it … Continue reading →

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Why Use the Term “Professional Development” and not “Training”?

Posted on 28 May 2021 by Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher
Laura Baecher

Greetings readers! I am truly honored and excited about serving our global TESOL community as the new blogger on topics related to professional development! (Click here if you’d like to listen to this as a podcast!) Since this is my … Continue reading →

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30-Minute PD With Your ELT Team: Norming

Posted on 23 June 2020 by Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte

Are you looking for professional development (PD) to do with your English language teaching (ELT) team? I’m going to share with you a flexible PD activity that can be done in 30 minutes or over the course of a half … Continue reading →

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PD Opportunities for EL Teachers During Summer 2020

Posted on 20 June 2020 by Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes
Judie Haynes

There is an unprecedented amount of professional development (PD) for teachers of English learners (ELs) available virtually this summer. Much of it is available free and features well-known experts in the field of TESOL. There are full semester courses, Zoom … Continue reading →

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Google PD Courses and Certifications for EL Teachers

Posted on 26 May 2020 by Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte
Stephanie Marcotte

Consider taking advantage of Google training and certificate opportunities if you are looking to enhance your teaching and learning; are looking for ways to create clear, organized, and meaningful learning experiences for students while operating online; or are an avid … Continue reading →

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