1. PROFESSIONALISM REFLECTION AND DEVELOPMENT TESOL 1 st National Colloquium Amideast, Tunisia Farida Ben Abdallah (JLIDI) ELT Inspector Gabes 12-10-2013 1

2. The Plan I- The teacher«Pleaser»;The «Professional » teacher II- « TEACHING » : more than a job ! III- The Professional Teacher IV- The Reflective Practitioner/Teacher V- Development and Training VI-Reflection and Development : My CPD Cycle VII- Recapitulation VIII- Let’s practice 2

3. 1- The “Good ” Teacher collected from students and parents  runs the class efficiently (discipline), stimulates students, monitors / controls their work  has influence on students’ intellectual / personal development  has a good relationship with students  can achieve educational objectives (stated by ministry)  able to adapt to educational situations using appropriate solutions  makes the class lively ( communication in class) 3 I- The Teacher « Pleaser » The « Professional » Teacher

4.  masters the subject of his speciality  accepts the idea of / is open to lifelong learning  improves her own knowledge  looks at what she does in a reflective way  is creative and open to criticism  is innovative  is able to use modern teaching aids  accepts and practises team work  knows the job ethics  prepares lessons well / avoids improvisation * 4 I- The Teacher « Pleaser » The « Professional » Teacher 2- The Professional Teacher

5. II- Teaching: More Than A Job ! 5 Profession Job

6. “ Teaching” is a profession because  It meets the standards mentioned in slide 5  It sets a high demand on the people who engage in the field.  It provides opportunities for teachers to develop in different aspects. 6 Thus,

7. III- The Professional Teacher strives for improvement in her practice continues to improve and learn more about effective teaching adheres in the reflective culture challenges and questions herself allocates time and space to think carefully about what she is doing 7 mainly a reflective practitioner

8. IV- The Reflective Teacher Finds…Develops…Improves…Makes… 8 1- What ?

9. “Maximum benefits from reflection occur when the process happens in community, in interaction with others; when participants value the personal and intellectual growth of themselves and others; and when participants have time to engage in slow, non- assumptive thinking.” (Rodgers, 2002). 9 collaboration; teamwork -self-evaluation; self-awareness This leads to gradual improvement IV- The Reflective Teacher -evaluating others’ practice and commenting on it; thinking critically 2- How? Space and time

10. IV- The Reflective Teacher - A teacher must not begin to reflect on her practice when she has a problem. - She must be a reflective practitioner permanently. developing his autonomy and responsibility leads to professionalism 3- When ?

11. 1- CPD CPD / a process: tracking skills, knowledge, experience gained formally and informally and recording and reflecting on learning and development 11 V- Development and Training

12. 2- What for ? CPD : necessity helps the teacher * manage her own development on an ongoing basis * raise standards of teaching and learning 12

13. 3- Comparison 13 TRAINING Formal; linear Learning how to do sth specific Related to skill and competence DEVELOPMENT Often informal Giving tools to do a range of things Related to capability and competency involves progression from basic know-how to more advanced and mature understanding For a teacher to reach professionalism, she must receive training and must engage in CPD

14. Self-evaluation/ reflection Analysis of (specific) needs CPD plan / activities Classroom practice/Action Creation of professional development record 14 VI- «Reflection» and «Development » My CPD Cycle

15. 15 E-learner Problem- solver Non-stop self-evaluator Aspiring Researcher Reflective practitioner Motivated Valuing expertise Responsible Persevering Cooperative Long-term planner Updated Networked Setting goals Engaged in formal informal learning VII-Recapitulation 1-Profile Of The Teacher Engaged In CPD

16. 2- Slides 3,4 ? 16 Your reputation as a professional not only important to you essential to all who surround you a key aspect of ensuring your continued excellent reputation as a professional practitioner Knowledge Expertise Skills Updating = VII- Recapitulation

17. VIII- LET’S PRACTICE ! 1- Reflection : Personal checklist 2- Corresponding CPD plan / Activities 17

18. References Teach English, a Training Course for Teachers; Adrian Doff 2004 “Finding Balance, then Staying Interested: The Importance of CPD”, Tessa Woodward, 2012 18

19. The End THANK YOU 19