i. importance of in-service teacher training & education ii. setting up a tdu- a framework
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A FRAMEWORK FOR SETTING UP A TDU
Beril AYMAN YÜCELBaşkent University
Department of English
OUTLİNEI. IMPORTANCE OF IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING & EDUCATION
II. SETTING UP A TDU- A FRAMEWORK
•continuous change in the profession
•continuous professional growth
•development of “on the job” skills
“Uh-oh, teacher burnout!”
MISSION STATEMENT
Decide on the role of the unit by considering institutional needs
NEEDSIdentify the needs of the teachers by considering their profiles with the help of needs analysis questionnaires, observations, feedback, appraisals
FRAMEWORK
IDENTIFICATION OF AIMS
Set clear, specific, achievable, meaningful and realistic goals (in parallel with the mission of the institution/TDU)
CONTEXT/ROLE OF UNIT MEMBERS
Set a positive atmosphere-mutual respect, collaboration, cooperation should be emphasisedDecide who is going to run the unit (trainers) and what the roles and qualities of the members will be
PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
Decide on what path you are going to follow, what kind of activities you will include in the training/development programme
Decide on how you are going to introduce and implement these activities
IN-SERVICE TRAINING
PROGRAMME
Peer observations
Team teaching
Video coaching
Teacher appraisalsIn-house workshops, swapshops, discussion groups
Courses (In-house / worldwide known)
Induction & professional development programmes
Weekly meetings
(Peer coaching system)
Training sessions by expert speakers
Classroom visits-Teacher Trainer observations
Projects:
Action research
Special Interest groupMentoring
COMMUNICATION
Open up channels for communication
Establish and maintain clear and honest communication between unit members & teachersTrain the unit
members on conflict resolution
FEEDBACK/EVALUATION
Provide continuous and constructive feedback. Monitor closely
Receive feedback from teachers (formally/informally)
Prepare an action planTake action
IMPROVEMENT
Make necessary changes/modifications to the programme
Think about some new ideas
CHANGE
Go back to the beginning & check the aims again.ImplementReceive feedbackEvaluateImprove new ideas
