Language teaching methodology

Why CPD for teachers is important?
“Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.”
-John Cotton Dana.

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  We cannot overstate the importance of CPD for teachers. Not only it involves building new sets of skills that aren’t covered during teacher training, but also their successful application in the classroom can result in an utterly stimulating and satisfying teaching experience.
  
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  As a result of the implementation of new methodologies, teachers can help students reach their full potential. Consequently, continuously improving practices ensures that teachers are constantly working to become more effective in addressing students’ learning needs.
  

Most importantly, students with special educational needs and learning disabilities can receive the specific support necessary to achieve the common academic goals that they share with their age peers.
Positive outcomes of CPD for teachers

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  Allows them to update their capabilities on a regular ongoing basis in order to keep pace with current standards and developments, such as the advent of digital tools;
  
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  Improves productivity and efficiency;
  
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  Makes them more aware of the changing approaches and directions in the profession;
  
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  Helps them stay engaged and remain proficient;
  
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  Encourages the exchange of good teaching practices among colleagues;
  
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  Promotes openness to new knowledge, new skill areas and new possibilities regarding innovative methodologies;
  
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  Improves communication with other schools;
  
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  It is an evidence of competence. It proves that the educator is able to perform their tasks with a required level of proficiency;
  
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  Puts teachers in a good position to apply for better career oportunities and stay competitive;
  
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  Enables them to take charge of their career development and goals by designing carefully their own cpd plan;
  
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  Aids to increase the ability to learn and improve.