TDSIG
@iatefltdsig.bsky.social
IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group
Monday Motivation
Observation isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about gaining perspective.
When we allow others into our practice,
we start seeing things we couldn’t see on our own.
👉 What’s one thing you learned from being observed — or from observing someone else?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
Observation isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about gaining perspective.
When we allow others into our practice,
we start seeing things we couldn’t see on our own.
👉 What’s one thing you learned from being observed — or from observing someone else?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
December 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Monday Motivation
Observation isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about gaining perspective.
When we allow others into our practice,
we start seeing things we couldn’t see on our own.
👉 What’s one thing you learned from being observed — or from observing someone else?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
Observation isn’t about being perfect.
It’s about gaining perspective.
When we allow others into our practice,
we start seeing things we couldn’t see on our own.
👉 What’s one thing you learned from being observed — or from observing someone else?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
Our latest blog post is live!
This month, our blog is brought to you by Marcela Villan, who’s discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Marcela is an experienced teacher of English from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She specializes in Education for Sustainable Development.
This month, our blog is brought to you by Marcela Villan, who’s discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Marcela is an experienced teacher of English from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She specializes in Education for Sustainable Development.
December 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Our latest blog post is live!
This month, our blog is brought to you by Marcela Villan, who’s discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Marcela is an experienced teacher of English from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She specializes in Education for Sustainable Development.
This month, our blog is brought to you by Marcela Villan, who’s discussing the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Marcela is an experienced teacher of English from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She specializes in Education for Sustainable Development.
✨ A plan gives direction; spontaneity gives discovery.
The magic of teaching lives right in between.
The best lessons?
Those that know where they’re going…
but still leave room for the unexpected ✨📚
Lesson Planning vs. Spontaneity:
📝 careful planning or
💡 spontaneous moments?
The magic of teaching lives right in between.
The best lessons?
Those that know where they’re going…
but still leave room for the unexpected ✨📚
Lesson Planning vs. Spontaneity:
📝 careful planning or
💡 spontaneous moments?
December 12, 2025 at 9:30 AM
✨ A plan gives direction; spontaneity gives discovery.
The magic of teaching lives right in between.
The best lessons?
Those that know where they’re going…
but still leave room for the unexpected ✨📚
Lesson Planning vs. Spontaneity:
📝 careful planning or
💡 spontaneous moments?
The magic of teaching lives right in between.
The best lessons?
Those that know where they’re going…
but still leave room for the unexpected ✨📚
Lesson Planning vs. Spontaneity:
📝 careful planning or
💡 spontaneous moments?
✨ Save the Date! ✨
We’re closing the year with something special 🤩
Join us on 21 December at 1pm UK time for an end-of-year chat with all our 2025 speakers!
A space to revisit insights, share takeaways, and celebrate a year of teacher development together.
👉 Enrol now via the IATEFL website.
We’re closing the year with something special 🤩
Join us on 21 December at 1pm UK time for an end-of-year chat with all our 2025 speakers!
A space to revisit insights, share takeaways, and celebrate a year of teacher development together.
👉 Enrol now via the IATEFL website.
December 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
✨ Save the Date! ✨
We’re closing the year with something special 🤩
Join us on 21 December at 1pm UK time for an end-of-year chat with all our 2025 speakers!
A space to revisit insights, share takeaways, and celebrate a year of teacher development together.
👉 Enrol now via the IATEFL website.
We’re closing the year with something special 🤩
Join us on 21 December at 1pm UK time for an end-of-year chat with all our 2025 speakers!
A space to revisit insights, share takeaways, and celebrate a year of teacher development together.
👉 Enrol now via the IATEFL website.
✨ Reflection or action? ✨
Reflection turns experience into insight.
Action turns insight into improvement.
Real growth happens when we balance both.
This week, pause to notice.
Then choose one small step forward.
👉 Which do you need more right now — reflection or action?
Tell us below! ⬇️
#TDSIG
Reflection turns experience into insight.
Action turns insight into improvement.
Real growth happens when we balance both.
This week, pause to notice.
Then choose one small step forward.
👉 Which do you need more right now — reflection or action?
Tell us below! ⬇️
#TDSIG
December 8, 2025 at 10:12 PM
✨ Reflection or action? ✨
Reflection turns experience into insight.
Action turns insight into improvement.
Real growth happens when we balance both.
This week, pause to notice.
Then choose one small step forward.
👉 Which do you need more right now — reflection or action?
Tell us below! ⬇️
#TDSIG
Reflection turns experience into insight.
Action turns insight into improvement.
Real growth happens when we balance both.
This week, pause to notice.
Then choose one small step forward.
👉 Which do you need more right now — reflection or action?
Tell us below! ⬇️
#TDSIG
TD Live — Watch the recording
Taylor joined us for a powerful conversation on diversity and inclusivity, full of questions, ideas, and real DEI insights.
🎥 The recording is now available!
👉 Go to My Resources > SIG Resources to watch it.
Taylor joined us for a powerful conversation on diversity and inclusivity, full of questions, ideas, and real DEI insights.
🎥 The recording is now available!
👉 Go to My Resources > SIG Resources to watch it.
December 7, 2025 at 12:43 PM
TD Live — Watch the recording
Taylor joined us for a powerful conversation on diversity and inclusivity, full of questions, ideas, and real DEI insights.
🎥 The recording is now available!
👉 Go to My Resources > SIG Resources to watch it.
Taylor joined us for a powerful conversation on diversity and inclusivity, full of questions, ideas, and real DEI insights.
🎥 The recording is now available!
👉 Go to My Resources > SIG Resources to watch it.
A classroom where every voice is heard becomes a space where every learner matters.
🎙️ Voice in the Classroom: Who talks more in your lessons: you or your students?
#TeacherDevelopment #ELT #InclusiveTeaching #StudentVoice #TeachingTips #ClassroomPractice #TDSIG #IATEFL
🎙️ Voice in the Classroom: Who talks more in your lessons: you or your students?
#TeacherDevelopment #ELT #InclusiveTeaching #StudentVoice #TeachingTips #ClassroomPractice #TDSIG #IATEFL
December 5, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A classroom where every voice is heard becomes a space where every learner matters.
🎙️ Voice in the Classroom: Who talks more in your lessons: you or your students?
#TeacherDevelopment #ELT #InclusiveTeaching #StudentVoice #TeachingTips #ClassroomPractice #TDSIG #IATEFL
🎙️ Voice in the Classroom: Who talks more in your lessons: you or your students?
#TeacherDevelopment #ELT #InclusiveTeaching #StudentVoice #TeachingTips #ClassroomPractice #TDSIG #IATEFL
Change isn’t a threat — it’s an opening.
Comfort zones are great… but nothing grows there.
👉 What small change will you try this week?
Comment your answer! ✨
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD
Comfort zones are great… but nothing grows there.
👉 What small change will you try this week?
Comment your answer! ✨
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Change isn’t a threat — it’s an opening.
Comfort zones are great… but nothing grows there.
👉 What small change will you try this week?
Comment your answer! ✨
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD
Comfort zones are great… but nothing grows there.
👉 What small change will you try this week?
Comment your answer! ✨
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #CPD #PD #TD
Professional development isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s about finding what feeds your curiosity, your confidence, and your classroom.
Which format helps you learn best : live workshops or asynchronous resources?
👇 Answer in the comments — We’d love to know how you learn best.
#TeacherDevelopment
It’s about finding what feeds your curiosity, your confidence, and your classroom.
Which format helps you learn best : live workshops or asynchronous resources?
👇 Answer in the comments — We’d love to know how you learn best.
#TeacherDevelopment
November 29, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Professional development isn’t one-size-fits-all.
It’s about finding what feeds your curiosity, your confidence, and your classroom.
Which format helps you learn best : live workshops or asynchronous resources?
👇 Answer in the comments — We’d love to know how you learn best.
#TeacherDevelopment
It’s about finding what feeds your curiosity, your confidence, and your classroom.
Which format helps you learn best : live workshops or asynchronous resources?
👇 Answer in the comments — We’d love to know how you learn best.
#TeacherDevelopment
🤩🎧✨ COMING SOON – NEXT WEEK! 📆👀
➡️ November’s episode of Developod: Embracing colleagues & learners as a supportive Mentor/Communicator with Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah 👥
✅ Don’t miss out on Episode 65, available in all podcast as of Monday November 24 at 7:00 PM UK time. 📲
@helenteacheseng.bsky.social
➡️ November’s episode of Developod: Embracing colleagues & learners as a supportive Mentor/Communicator with Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah 👥
✅ Don’t miss out on Episode 65, available in all podcast as of Monday November 24 at 7:00 PM UK time. 📲
@helenteacheseng.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🤩🎧✨ COMING SOON – NEXT WEEK! 📆👀
➡️ November’s episode of Developod: Embracing colleagues & learners as a supportive Mentor/Communicator with Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah 👥
✅ Don’t miss out on Episode 65, available in all podcast as of Monday November 24 at 7:00 PM UK time. 📲
@helenteacheseng.bsky.social
➡️ November’s episode of Developod: Embracing colleagues & learners as a supportive Mentor/Communicator with Dr Harry Kuchah Kuchah 👥
✅ Don’t miss out on Episode 65, available in all podcast as of Monday November 24 at 7:00 PM UK time. 📲
@helenteacheseng.bsky.social
🤔💭 Do you ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha
👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha
👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
November 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
🤔💭 Do you ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes?
➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha
👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
➡️📲 Here’s @helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with Ana Paula Biazon Rocha
👀🎧 Keep your eyes and ears open for future podcast episodes & updates on other projects!
Teaching is a continuous journey of lifelong learning.
Each class offers a new insight, a new challenge, a new opportunity to grow.
The more we teach, the more we learn.
👉 What has your teaching taught you recently?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment
Each class offers a new insight, a new challenge, a new opportunity to grow.
The more we teach, the more we learn.
👉 What has your teaching taught you recently?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment
November 17, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Teaching is a continuous journey of lifelong learning.
Each class offers a new insight, a new challenge, a new opportunity to grow.
The more we teach, the more we learn.
👉 What has your teaching taught you recently?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment
Each class offers a new insight, a new challenge, a new opportunity to grow.
The more we teach, the more we learn.
👉 What has your teaching taught you recently?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation #TeacherDevelopment
The best observations feel like conversations, not evaluations. 💭
They’re moments to connect, not perform.
Observation days aren’t about perfection, they’re about reflection, growth, and shared learning. 🌱
What’s more nerve-wracking, being observed or observing someone else?
#ReflectivePractice
They’re moments to connect, not perform.
Observation days aren’t about perfection, they’re about reflection, growth, and shared learning. 🌱
What’s more nerve-wracking, being observed or observing someone else?
#ReflectivePractice
November 14, 2025 at 9:03 AM
The best observations feel like conversations, not evaluations. 💭
They’re moments to connect, not perform.
Observation days aren’t about perfection, they’re about reflection, growth, and shared learning. 🌱
What’s more nerve-wracking, being observed or observing someone else?
#ReflectivePractice
They’re moments to connect, not perform.
Observation days aren’t about perfection, they’re about reflection, growth, and shared learning. 🌱
What’s more nerve-wracking, being observed or observing someone else?
#ReflectivePractice
We’re great at offering feedback to our students, but how often do we pause to learn from the feedback we receive? 💭
Growth starts when we listen with curiosity.
Reflect. Adjust. Evolve.
👉 What’s the best feedback that’s helped you become a better teacher?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation
Growth starts when we listen with curiosity.
Reflect. Adjust. Evolve.
👉 What’s the best feedback that’s helped you become a better teacher?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation
November 10, 2025 at 12:32 PM
We’re great at offering feedback to our students, but how often do we pause to learn from the feedback we receive? 💭
Growth starts when we listen with curiosity.
Reflect. Adjust. Evolve.
👉 What’s the best feedback that’s helped you become a better teacher?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation
Growth starts when we listen with curiosity.
Reflect. Adjust. Evolve.
👉 What’s the best feedback that’s helped you become a better teacher?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton #MondayMotivation
How we give feedback matters just as much as how we receive it. 💭
Real growth happens in the space between the two, where listening meets intention, and reflection turns into action. 🌱
#ReflectivePractice #TeacherDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #TDSIG #fridaypoll #tdsigfridaypoll
Real growth happens in the space between the two, where listening meets intention, and reflection turns into action. 🌱
#ReflectivePractice #TeacherDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #TDSIG #fridaypoll #tdsigfridaypoll
November 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
How we give feedback matters just as much as how we receive it. 💭
Real growth happens in the space between the two, where listening meets intention, and reflection turns into action. 🌱
#ReflectivePractice #TeacherDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #TDSIG #fridaypoll #tdsigfridaypoll
Real growth happens in the space between the two, where listening meets intention, and reflection turns into action. 🌱
#ReflectivePractice #TeacherDevelopment #FeedbackCulture #ProfessionalGrowth #TDSIG #fridaypoll #tdsigfridaypoll
Happening this week!
Join us on Sunday, 9 November at 14:00 UK time for our next TDLive with Taylor Veigga.
Taylor will be joining us to talk about diversity and inclusivity, so bring your questions and ideas and join us for an insightful chat on all things DEI.
Join us on Sunday, 9 November at 14:00 UK time for our next TDLive with Taylor Veigga.
Taylor will be joining us to talk about diversity and inclusivity, so bring your questions and ideas and join us for an insightful chat on all things DEI.
November 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Happening this week!
Join us on Sunday, 9 November at 14:00 UK time for our next TDLive with Taylor Veigga.
Taylor will be joining us to talk about diversity and inclusivity, so bring your questions and ideas and join us for an insightful chat on all things DEI.
Join us on Sunday, 9 November at 14:00 UK time for our next TDLive with Taylor Veigga.
Taylor will be joining us to talk about diversity and inclusivity, so bring your questions and ideas and join us for an insightful chat on all things DEI.
💭 Teacher Reflection Moment 💭
We encourage our learners to reflect every day — yet how often do we stop to do the same?
Reflection isn’t extra time… it’s growth time. 🌿
👀 What insight did you gain from your teaching last week?
✏️ Drop it below or take 2 minutes today to jot it down.
#CPD #PD #TD
We encourage our learners to reflect every day — yet how often do we stop to do the same?
Reflection isn’t extra time… it’s growth time. 🌿
👀 What insight did you gain from your teaching last week?
✏️ Drop it below or take 2 minutes today to jot it down.
#CPD #PD #TD
November 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Heard Developod ep 63?
Justin says his #ELT foundation is a part of him & his work writing articles, essays, & books
He “harangues” the industry, Helen calls him Dr ‘Heckler’ Gerald, & JPB says ‘I told you so!’ to an industry that hasn’t changed
In all Podcast places: tdsig.org/developod-td...
Justin says his #ELT foundation is a part of him & his work writing articles, essays, & books
He “harangues” the industry, Helen calls him Dr ‘Heckler’ Gerald, & JPB says ‘I told you so!’ to an industry that hasn’t changed
In all Podcast places: tdsig.org/developod-td...
October 9, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Heard Developod ep 63?
Justin says his #ELT foundation is a part of him & his work writing articles, essays, & books
He “harangues” the industry, Helen calls him Dr ‘Heckler’ Gerald, & JPB says ‘I told you so!’ to an industry that hasn’t changed
In all Podcast places: tdsig.org/developod-td...
Justin says his #ELT foundation is a part of him & his work writing articles, essays, & books
He “harangues” the industry, Helen calls him Dr ‘Heckler’ Gerald, & JPB says ‘I told you so!’ to an industry that hasn’t changed
In all Podcast places: tdsig.org/developod-td...
... "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
October 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
... "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 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...
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...
October 8, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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...
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...
✨ #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!
🗓 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!
October 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM
✨ #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!
🗓 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!
Monday Motivation
Books are a wonderful window into knowledge.
What books are you reading this week?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
Books are a wonderful window into knowledge.
What books are you reading this week?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
October 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Monday Motivation
Books are a wonderful window into knowledge.
What books are you reading this week?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
Books are a wonderful window into knowledge.
What books are you reading this week?
#TDSIGMondayMotivaton
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
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
October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
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
✨ #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!
🗓 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!
October 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
✨ #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!
🗓 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!
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...
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...
September 30, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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...
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...