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.

The article offers five clear steps which could be taken to improve the initial training courses currently on offer, thus preparing trainees better for the young learner classes they will probably have to teach

Katarzyna Kępińska describes the stages of preparing for and completing this module. Her advice ranges from revision to language analysis, from coursebook reviews to assignment writing.