Philip Haines is originally from the UK but has lived over half his life in Mexico, where he works as a Global Professional Development Consultant for Oxford University Press. He has trained teachers face-to-face in 15 counties and carried out online training session with many more. Philip is also a materials writer and has written ELT books published for young learners, teens, and adult students.
Ponencia: Self-directed professional development in practice
Professional development (PD) refers to continuing education and training to help develop new skills, stay up to date on current trends, and widen career opportunities. Self-directed professional development allows English language educators to improve their own learner agency and can lead to increased motivation and job satisfaction. In this session we will explore a framework that teachers can use for self-directed professional development, suggest tips for best practice and how to avoid potential pitfalls along the way.