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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22h

... "One of her great gifts to teachers was the book she co-authored with Pauline Taylor 'Readings in Teacher Development' which is still the best collection I know of “How to…” practical, colourful and experiential activities for teacher development. Thank you Katie." - Adrian Underhill

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22h

..."Katie was involved in organising these practical workshops, writing for the SIG newsletter, & working on the ideas with her colleagues in her workplace at Eurocentres in Cambridge." ...

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22h

..."Katie was naturally suited to this kind of work being open, easy to relate to, funny, smart, supportive & dedicated to practices leading to human growth & learning. In those days SIG activities were usually experiential & person centred, often taking place with a facilitator over a weekend..."

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22h

TDSIG would like to pay tribute to 2-time Coordinator Katie Head
Adrian Underhill remembers “I first met Katie in the mid 80’s. She was particularly interested in all our teacher development activities and made significant contributions to establishing the TDSIG throughout its early years...

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 2d

✨ #TDLive Rescheduled with Divya Madhavan 🎙️
🗓 New date 9/10 ⏰ 14:00 UK time 🌍 Online for #TDSIG members 👉 check your 📧 for the link
Has attention has lost its charisma in #ELT? Reflect on what it means for how we teach, learn, engage & design impactful #CPD
💡 Make your #TeacherDevelopment stick!

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 2d

Monday Motivation

Books are a wonderful window into knowledge.

What books are you reading this week?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 3d

Today is UN World Teacher's Day!

To celebrate, we’d like to know:

Why did you become a teacher?

Share your story with us in the comments/replies!

#WorldTeachersDay #TeachersDay #TeachersMatter #ThankATeacher

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 7d

✨ #TDLive with Divya Madhavan! 🎙️
🗓 2 Oct ⏰ 17:00 UK time 🌍 Online for #TDSIG members 👉 Check your inbox for the link
Has attention has lost its charisma in education? Reflect on what it means for how we teach, learn, engage & design relevant & impactful #CPD
💡 Make your #TeacherDevelopment stick!

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 9d

Developod ep 63 is out!
Helen & JPB Gerald discuss his writing work focusing on language, race, neurodivergence, & critiquing the #ELT industry. Justin self-identifies as a "heckler" & points out nothing will change if we don’t jump in & speak out.
In all podcast places 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 10d

Monday Motivation

"I touch the future. I teach." — Christa McAuliffe

How are you preparing yourself and students for the future this week?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 10d

✨ #TDLive with Divya Madhavan! 🎙️
🗓 2 Oct ⏰ 17:00 UK time 🌍 Online for #TDSIG members 👉 Check your inbox for the link
Has attention has lost its charisma in education? Reflect on what it means for how we teach, learn, engage & design relevant & impactful #CPD
💡 Make your #TeacherDevelopment stick!

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 12d

🤔💭 Ever wonder what TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s Helen with a sneak peek of Developod ep 63 with JPB Gerald, coming next week! tdsig.org/developod-td...
👀🎧 Keep your eyes & ears open for future #podcast episodes & other project updates!
✅📧 email [email protected]

Developod – TDSIG’s podcast on teacher development

Developod is TDSIG’s regular podcast on matters relating to teacher development – have a listen and subscribe!

tdsig.org

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 13d

#ThrowbackThursday: Did you catch our September blog post?

Brought to you by our Web Carnival speaker, Seda Yaman. Seda shares her essential tech tools for the modern #ELT classroom.

tdsig.org/blog/

#EdTech #ELTChat #ESL #EFL #TESL #TESOL #TEFL #TeachingEnglish #EnglishTeaching

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 17d

Monday Motivation

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you." - B. B. King

How will you learn this week?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 19d

🤔💭 Ever wonder about what TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s Joint Coordinator Ceci with an update on our @iatefl.bsky.social Scholarship winners: Natalia Wright & Lawrence Macharia
👀🎧 Don’t miss future updates on our scholarships & their winners, plus other project updates!

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20d

#ThrowbackThursday: Developod ep 62
Laura suggests teachers embrace the “mess” of non-linear "squiggly" career paths, if that path is right for you, because there isn’t one perfect way to develop.
Is your #CPD journey “squiggly” or “messy”?
In all the Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 21d

Nataliia Krynska, Olena Rozdolyanska, & Yaroslava Litvovchenko share their reflections on Teaching in a conflict zone in 'Teaching English During the War: Changing & Documenting the Changes' in TDAJ volume 4.
It's in the member resources area of the IATEFL website: www.iatefl.org/sig_resource...

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22d

#ThrowbackTuesday: Did you catch our August blog post?
Martyn Clarke, NILE’s MA programme leader, shares his experience of working on professional development in Uzbekistan in the post CPD portfolios: Keeping it simple.
tdsig.org/blog/
Learn more about NILE: www.nile-elt.com

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 23d

Monday Motivation

Why not guide your development by what puzzles you - not by what you need to fix?

What puzzles you? And where can it lead your development?

#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 24d

📣 #TDLive's back 🗓 21/9 14:00 UK time 💬 TDSIG members chat with Vinnie Nobre ✨
🌍 We’ll dive into Vinnie’s experiences in #TeacherDevelopment, leadership, & his #ELT journey 📚
🔥 A great opportunity to connect & share your questions!
👉 #TDSIG members, check your inbox for the link.

#IATEFL

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 25d

🤔💭 Ever wonder what TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s Elizabeth with a TDSIG Blog update tdsig.org/blog/
👀🎧 Don’t miss past, present, & future blog posts!
✅💻 If you have a #TeacherDevelopment idea/something in your #ELT #CPD journey to share, email: [email protected]

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 26d

This month, our blog post is brought to you by our Web Carnival speaker, Seda Yaman. Seda shares her essential tech tools for the modern #ELT classroom.

tdsig.org/blog/

#EdTech #TeachingEnglish

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 28d

#ThrowbackThursday
Heard Developod 62?
In this clip, Helen & Laura talk about how technology's changed #ELT & Laura says, after initial waves of skepticism, people embrace new ways to connect, learn, & develop.
How do YOU connect, learn, & develop?
In all Podcast places! 📲🎧 tdsig.org/developod-td...

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 29d

Today’s the day for @iatefl.bsky.social members to submit #IATEFL2026 proposals by 16.00 UK time!
Develop professionally while sharing your research, experiences, ideas, & products with the global #ELT community
www.iateflconference.org/about.../spe...
#IATEFL #TEFL #ESL #TESOL #EFL #TeachingEnglish

TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · Sep 9

Curious about how to serve others via classroom practice?
Want to know more about the impact of #mentoring in remote locations?
Read Patricia Ibiapina’s 'Reimagining #Mentorship: Navigating Teaching Realities in Remote Areas' in TDAJ Vol 4
IATEFL Members > Resources: www.iatefl.org/sig_resource...