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Effective planning leaves room to notice, adapt and respond.Sometimes learners tell us what they need. Sometimes a puzzl...
09/10/2026

Effective planning leaves room to notice, adapt and respond.
Sometimes learners tell us what they need. Sometimes a puzzled expression, an unexpected answer or a shift in participation prompts us to rethink the next step.
What should guide adaptation more – learner feedback or classroom observation? What helps you decide when to change direction?
Tell us below ⬇️

Every lesson, challenge and conversation helps shape the teacher you become. Your professional identity keeps growing th...
05/10/2026

Every lesson, challenge and conversation helps shape the teacher you become. Your professional identity keeps growing through experience and reflection. 🌱
Tell us below ⬇️
What experience has most shaped who you are as a teacher?

In this episode, Helen talks to Leandra Dias Meddings, who reflects on her 25-year ELT career from classroom teaching to...
04/10/2026

In this episode, Helen talks to Leandra Dias Meddings, who reflects on her 25-year ELT career from classroom teaching to teacher training, materials writing, and academic management, exploring her journey from rigid, anxiety-driven teaching to a flexible, learner-centred approach shaped by Delta Module 2 and supportive mentors. She discusses key changes in ELT, including greater recognition of non-native teachers and needs-based learning, and shares future ambitions to teach young learners, pursue a PhD in linguistics, and continue combining writing with teaching.
https://tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast/
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧

Psychological safety gives learners the confidence to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear of...
26/09/2026

Psychological safety gives learners the confidence to ask questions, test ideas, and learn from mistakes without fear of judgement. Both teachers and peers play an important role in creating it.
What builds psychological safety more:
🌱 teacher openness
🤝 peer support
Your experience might help another educator create a safer learning environment this week. Tell us below ⬇️

Sustainable routines bring stability to learning, while effective classrooms also need room to respond and adapt. Findin...
18/09/2026

Sustainable routines bring stability to learning, while effective classrooms also need room to respond and adapt. Finding the right balance can make everyday practice more manageable for everyone.
What makes a classroom routine effective:
🔁 consistency
🌿 flexibility
Your approach might inspire another educator to rethink a classroom routine this week. Tell us below ⬇️

: Have you listened to Developod ep 74 yet?In this episode, Helen talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year jou...
17/09/2026

: Have you listened to Developod ep 74 yet?
In this episode, Helen talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work. She shares how critical pedagogy, global citizenship, and critical literacy have shaped her practice, and explores the importance of connection, mentorship, and community in professional development. Above all, Rose champions lifelong learning, adventure, and using education to create meaningful change.
https://tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast/
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧

Congratulations to our TDSIG Scholarship Winners, Nderim Zuçaku and Nguyen Khuong Huynh! We can’t wait to see you at nex...
17/09/2026

Congratulations to our TDSIG Scholarship Winners, Nderim Zuçaku and Nguyen Khuong Huynh! We can’t wait to see you at next year’s IATEFL Conference in Birmingham.

In this episode, Helen talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to...
05/09/2026

In this episode, Helen talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work. She shares how critical pedagogy, global citizenship, and critical literacy have shaped her practice, and explores the importance of connection, mentorship, and community in professional development. Above all, Rose champions lifelong learning, adventure, and using education to create meaningful change.
https://tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast/
Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧

In this month’s blog post our committee member Jake Kimball shares his reflections on how self-awareness impacts self-de...
28/08/2026

In this month’s blog post our committee member Jake Kimball shares his reflections on how self-awareness impacts self-development and growth. Visit our blog page at tdsig.org/blog to read all about it.

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Choose one skill to refine in the next month. Depth over quantity.Small, focused improvements can lead to meaningful cha...
25/08/2026

Choose one skill to refine in the next month. Depth over quantity.
Small, focused improvements can lead to meaningful change.
Tell us below ⬇️
What skill are you focusing on next?

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