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IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group

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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
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 Tell us below ⬇️ #FridayPoll
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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 Tell us below ⬇️ #FridayPoll
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Clear learning expectations give learners the confidence to participate, make informed choices, and take greater ownership of their progress. But how we communicate those expectations matters. What communicates expectations best: 🧭 explicit guidance 💡 worked examples Tell us below ⬇️ #FridayPoll
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 74 yet? In this episode, @‌https://helenteacheseng.bsky.social talks to Rose Aylett, who reflects on her 20-year journey in ELT, from teaching and management to training and freelance work. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcasts! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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.
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
One clear purpose can transform a lesson. Start this week by choosing what matters most and letting that intention guide your teaching. 🎯 Tell us below ⬇️ What is one intention you’re bringing into your classroom this week? #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 73 yet? In this episode, Sinem and @‌earnlearnthrive.bsky.social, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
TDLinkUp – Issue 16 is OUT NOW 🎉 Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our TD community. Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨ Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🎙️ Join us for the next TD Live! We're delighted to welcome Vicky Saumell for another inspiring conversation with the TDSIG community. 📅 Sunday 26 July 🕑 14:00 UK time This event is exclusive to TDSIG members. We look forward to seeing you there! #IATEFL #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 72 yet? In this episode, @‌helenteacheseng.bsky.social and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧 #TDSIG #IATEFL #Developod #Podcast
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
“Growth is not linear — it’s layered.” Every experience adds a layer to your practice, even when progress feels uneven. Tell us below ⬇️ What layer of growth are you building right now? #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026 #TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Did you catch your blog post for May? Check out our committee member Elizabeth’s thoughts on falling back in love with ELT. #TDSIG #IATEFL #Blog #Teaching
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
There’s one week to go for you to send your application to join our committee! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development. Apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers #TDSIG  #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Are you interested in publishing on Teacher Development? If so, check out our call for papers for the next volume of our peer-reviewed Teacher Development Academic Journal. Visit tdsig.org/tdaj for details. Deadline: 28 June 2026 #TDSIG #IATEFL #TDAJ #journal #publication
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Did you catch your blog post for May? Check out our committee member Elizabeth’s thoughts on falling back in love with ELT. #TDSIG #IATEFL #Blog #Teaching
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027! To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
TDLinkUp – Issue 15 is OUT NOW 🎉 Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community. Let us know in the comments once you’ve read it 👇 TDLinkUp #TDSIG #TeacherDevelopment #IATEFL #ELTCommunity
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Share one idea with a colleague today. PD grows in connection. Sometimes one conversation can spark meaningful change. Tell us below ⬇️ What’s one idea you’ve shared recently? #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Cross-Cultural Teaching Teaching across cultures means teaching with curiosity, not assumptions. What develops intercultural awareness more — training or experience? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Have you ever considered joining our committee? Now’s the time to do it! We’re looking for a new committee member to join us and use your skills to help us promote and practice Teacher Development. To learn more about the role and apply before 30th June, visit: iatefl.org/current-calls-volunteers
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
Apply now for one of our two scholarships for the IATEFL Conference 2027! To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Developod Episode 71 is out! In this episode, Helen talks with Natalia Wright, an experienced ELT practitioner and academic with over 30 years in the field, outlining her professional journey and key influences. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Student Autonomy When students own their learning, teachers evolve too. What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Join our coordinator, James Taylor, for our annual Open Forum. He recaps the last year’s activities for TDSIG & describes what is coming next, inviting your views on how TDSIG can meet the needs of our members in this new & changing environment. Watch here: youtube.com/@tdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Did you know that TDSIG offers 2 scholarships for the IATEFL Conference each year? We have the Michael Berman Scholarship for experienced teachers and the Early Career Scholarship, for people who have been teaching for less than 3 years. To learn more about them go to: tdsig.org/scholarship
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Student Autonomy When students own their learning, teachers evolve too. What supports autonomy more — structure or freedom? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
All of the committee here at TDSIG want to say a massive thank you to Cecilia Lemos Harmer, our joint-coordinator, who stepped down from the role at the conference in April. Thank you Ceci ❤️
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 70 yet? In this episode, @Anna Loseva chats with @‌helenteacheseng.bsky.social. She shares her ELT to EAP journey from tutoring at 19 to teaching in Moscow, Japan, and Vietnam. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
PD is not only what you learn, but how well you sustain yourself. Growth isn’t just about new strategies—it’s about staying well enough to use them. Tell us below ⬇️ How do you sustain yourself as a teacher? #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Professional Reading Reading widely refreshes the mind — and our methods. What influences your practice more — academic research or classroom experience? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
“A tired teacher cannot innovate. Energy is a professional resource.” Your energy shapes your impact more than you think. Prioritising yourself isn’t a luxury—it’s part of your practice. Tell us below ⬇️ What helps you recharge? #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Teacher Resilience Resilience isn’t never falling — it’s learning how to rise better each time. What builds more resilience — support or self-awareness? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Teaching evolves when we dare to adapt, not when we repeat. ✨ Growth in education starts with courage—the courage to try, to shift, and to rethink what we do in the classroom. How have you adapted your teaching recently? Tell us below ⬇️ #mondayinspiration #tdsigmondayinspiration #iatefl
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
AI is changing everything… but connection is still human. ✨ As part of our TDSIG Showcase Day, join Margit Szesztay for: Turning to one another in the age of AI: developing social skills through ELT 💬 How do you foster real communication in your classroom? #IATEFL2026 #TDSIG #ShowcaseDay #ELT
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Creativity doesn’t just happen… it’s sparked. 💡 As teachers, the way we learn shapes the way we teach. The right CPD can open new perspectives, challenge routines, and inspire real change in our classrooms. So today, we’re celebrating the power of creative and innovative professional development ✨
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Monday Inspiration ✨ What would you try in class if fear wasn’t in the way? Maybe it is speaking up more. Maybe it is asking the question. Maybe it is trying a new strategy. Maybe it is simply letting yourself be seen. Growth starts where fear stops leading💡 Tell us below ⬇️ #mondayinspiration
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Friday Poll 💬 When facing a challenge, are you more likely to reflect first or act first? Difficult moments can teach us a lot, but how we respond says even more. Drop your answer below: 💭 Reflect first ⚡ Act first #fridaypoll #tdsigfridaypoll
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
📩 You’ve got mail! TDLinkUp – Issue 13 is OUT NOW 🎉 Check your inbox and dive into the latest ideas, insights and inspiration from our Teacher Development community. Didn’t receive it? Make sure we’re not in your spam folder and update your preferences via tdsig.org ✨ #TDLinkUp #TDSIG
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🤔💭 Do you ever wonder about the work TDSIG committee members do behind the scenes? ➡️📲 Here’s @‌helenteacheseng.bsky.social with an update on Developod with @‌mattellman.bsky.social Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/CuOzko87_34
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Developod – TDSIG’s podcast on teacher development
Developod is TDSIG’s regular podcast on matters relating to teacher development – have a listen and subscribe!
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Monday Inspiration ✨ What would you try in class if fear wasn’t in the way? Maybe it is speaking up more. Maybe it is asking the question. Maybe it is trying a new strategy. Maybe it is simply letting yourself be seen. Growth starts where fear stops leading💡 Tell us below ⬇️ #iatefltdsig
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Seven members of our committee will be speaking at this year’s IATEFL Conference. Find out more about their talks and our PCE and Showcase Day in our programme, now available. Download here: tdsig.org/pce
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Find out more about our PCE at this year’s IATEFL Conference in our conference programme. Now available to download here: tdsig.org/pce
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Pre-Conference Event
The TDSIG Pre-Conference Event in Brighton in April 2026 will focus on Teaching the Teachers: Innovation and Challenges in ESOL Pedagogy and Teacher Development!
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 69 yet? In this episode, @‌helenteacheseng.bsky.social chats with @‌mattellman.bsky.social, a teacher, trainer, and author, discussing his journey from music to accounting and then ELT. tdsig.org/developod-td... Watch on YouTube: youtu.be/CuOzko87_34
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
It’s Friday Poll time. 📣 Classroom culture is not created through one big moment. What is one small, consistent action that helps create a positive classroom culture in your teaching context? Share your thoughts in the comments. 👇 #FridayPoll #TeacherDevelopment #TDSIG #IATEFL
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Seven members of our committee will be speaking at this year’s IATEFL Conference. Find out more about their talks and our PCE and Showcase Day in our programme, now available. Download here: tdsig.org/pce
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
#Throwback: Have you listened to Developod ep 69 yet? In this episode, Helen chats with Matthew Ellman, a teacher, trainer, and author, discussing his journey from music to accounting and then ELT. tdsig.org/developod-td... Available in all the Podcast places! 📲🎧
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Find out more about our PCE at this year’s IATEFL Conference in our conference programme. Now available to download here: tdsig.org/pce
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TDSIG @iatefltdsig.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Monday reminder: growth starts where comfort ends. 🌱 Every small step beyond what feels familiar builds confidence, resilience, and new possibilities. This week, challenge yourself to try one thing that stretches you professionally. What’s one goal you’re stepping into this week? #iatefltdsig
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