About this webinar
This webinar will begin by exploring the themes and opportunities available in the English Connects offer for April 2025 to March 2026. I will show you how to align your professional development goals with the upcoming content plan, including the themes listed below:
- Knowing the subject (understanding English language systems and how to teach them)
- Understanding and developing your learners
- Assessing learning
- Planning lessons and courses
- Managing the lesson
- Using multilingual approaches
- Using inclusive practices
- Using transferable skills /21st-century skills for learning and life
- Using digital technologies
You will learn how to integrate these themes into your teaching practice to inspire positive changes in your classroom and community. The next stage of the webinar will focus on practical strategies for making the most of the available resources, such as webinars, activities, and tools designed to support your growth.
Finally, we will discuss how you can take part in the program by presenting your own webinar, offering a platform to share your expertise and inspire fellow teachers.
This session will give you actionable ideas and opportunities to advance your teaching skills while supporting the development of your colleagues.
About the speaker
Steve Diop is the Open Learning Manager for the English Connects programme in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a passion for education and extensive experience in digital marketing, programme design and delivery, Steve is dedicated to supporting teachers in the region to enhance their professional development through innovative learning approaches.
Date
Saturday 25 January 2025
Time
16:00 GMT See what time this is in your location
Duration
60 minutes
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How to watch the webinar
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