A FRAMEWORK FOR SETTING UP A TDU Beril AYMAN YÜCEL Başkent University Department of English
outline I. 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!”
framework MISSION STATEMENT NEEDS Decide on the role of the unit by considering institutional needs MISSION STATEMENT Identify the needs of the teachers by considering their profiles with the help of needs analysis questionnaires, observations, feedback, appraisals NEEDS
IDENTIFICATION OF AIMS CONTEXT/ROLE OF UNIT MEMBERS Set clear, specific, achievable, meaningful and realistic goals (in parallel with the mission of the institution/TDU) IDENTIFICATION OF AIMS Set a positive atmosphere-mutual respect, collaboration, cooperation should be emphasised CONTEXT/ROLE OF UNIT MEMBERS Decide 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 PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION Decide on how you are going to introduce and implement these activities
IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME Induction & professional development programmes Classroom visits-Teacher Trainer observations Weekly meetings (Peer coaching system) Training sessions by expert speakers Peer observations Team teaching Video coaching IN-SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAMME Projects: Action research Special Interest group Mentoring In-house workshops, swapshops, discussion groups Teacher appraisals Courses (In-house / worldwide known)
COMMUNICATION Open up channels for communication Establish and maintain clear and honest communication between unit members & teachers Train the unit members on conflict resolution
Provide continuous and constructive feedback. Monitor closely EVALUATION Receive feedback from teachers (formally/informally) Prepare an action plan Take action
Make necessary changes/modifications to the programme IMPROVEMENT Think about some new ideas CHANGE Go back to the beginning & check the aims again. Implement Receive feedback Evaluate Improve new ideas
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