What is Professional Development all about MATEFL Seminar

What is Professional Development all about? MATEFL Seminar, November, 2013

Before we start. . . • How helpful are INSET sessions? • What are the benefits of developing yourself?

Continuing Professional development is about bettering: • Your skills • Your students’ experience • Your prospects and employability • Your interest in your job • Your environment • Your relationship with your colleagues • Your longevity and stamina in the job

CPD is. . .

Circles of influence

Your Influence Taken from The Developing Teacher/ Duncan Foord/ Delta Pub

Make something related to Malta

Make a Lego structure • Reflection: How successful was the team work? What would you have done differently on your own? What did you achieve with the others in your group which you wouldn’t have on your own? What was your relationship with the rest of the group? What conclusions can you draw from this activity about yourself?

Leader or manager? Change Stability Subordinates Followers Vision Objectives Sets direction Plans detail Formal authority Personal charisma Re-active Pro-active Passion Control Breaks rules Makes rules Takes blame Blames others Minimises risk Takes risks New roads Existing roads

Leader or manager?

Finding the time

Your first steps Yourself – reflection You and your students – feedback You and your colleagues – empathy You and your school – communication You and the industry – taking chances

Thank you! • twitter: @jean_theuma • email: jeantheuma@hotmail. com • web: jeantheuma. weebly. com