1. A FRAMEWORK FOR SETTING UP A TDU
Beril AYMAN YÜCEL
Başkent University
Department of English

2. outline I. IMPORTANCE OF IN-SERVICE TEACHER TRAINING & EDUCATION
II. SETTING UP A TDU- A FRAMEWORK

3. continuous change in the profession
continuous professional growth
development of “on the job” skills

4. “Uh-oh, teacher burnout!”

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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)

9. COMMUNICATION Open up channels for communication
Establish and maintain clear and honest communication between unit members & teachers
Train the unit members on conflict resolution

10. Provide continuous and constructive feedback. Monitor closely
EVALUATION
Receive feedback from teachers (formally/informally)
Prepare an action plan
Take action

11. 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