Professional development for teachers
Here you’ll find a wide range of free, self-access training and resources designed to help you build the skills and knowledge you need as an English teacher.
All TeachingEnglish professional development resources are aligned with the British Council Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework for teachers, to help you plan your learning and develop the areas most relevant to your professional growth.
You can explore resources in a way that suits your goals:
- by professional practices – to focus on specific areas of teaching where you want to deepen your skills and expertise
- by professional development levels – to find resources matched to your training and experience and see how they can help you progress within each area.
Each resource includes a timer icon to show how much time you’ll need, helping you plan your learning effectively.
Distance learning and English Language Learners
Read the latest post from Larry Ferlazzo looking at distance learning for English language learners (ELLs).
Teacher wellbeing: Five lessons from the experts
Read the latest blog post from Katherine Bilsborough, looking at teacher wellbeing
Education Exchange: Schools reopening - support for children with SEND
Watch a recording of this British Council webinar from 16 December looking at supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Teacher Activity Groups: an effective model for professional development?
Watch a recording of this webinar, recorded on 1st December 2020, about the effectiveness of Teacher Activity Groups.
Teacher professional development through WhatsApp-based Communities of Practice in challenging contexts
Watch a recording of this ELTRA webinar looking at using WhatsApp for professional development in challenging contexts.
Education exchange: Schools reopening - community action
Watch a recording of the latest Education exchange webinar, recorded on 18 November 2020.
What do teachers want to know about assessment?
Watch a recording of this webinar with Susan Sheehan presenting materials from an online toolkit on assessment.
Evidence-based reflection and teacher development
Watch a recording of this one-hour webinar with Steve Walsh from Newcastle University, looking at evidence-based reflection and teacher development.
Education exchange: Schools reopening - parental engagement
Watch a recording of this webinar looking at parental engagement as schools reopen.
Three webinars from British Council Spain
Watch recordings of three webinars from British Council Spain looking at different aspects of plurilingual education.