Professional Development

In this article, Vera Nistor advocates a mentor programme simply because it evolves along with the needs and aspirations of the teachers involved. Avoiding a top-down approach, it encourages open conversations within a collegial setting.

How much do you help your learners with the planning and outlining of a writing task. This article explores a way of helping students improve their output of ideas and good writing at the same time, helping them to see the link between plan and final version and the need for self-editing.

What are the benefits of reflection? What are some straightforward ways to do it? Who will benefit? Look at this article and find ways you can use reflection in your own teaching and personal development.

As a teacher-trainer it can be useful to have metaphors to help explain various parts of the teachers’ role and the article offers a number of options.