The Importance of Teacher Learning

Teacher learning is a critical element in any teacher’s professional development, as well as for the organisations where they work. In this session we will discuss the aims of teacher learning, what we are striving for, and the benefits in terms of classroom impact. We will also consider a four-step process to support teachers’ professional development and the organisations that they work for, and define three elements for successful teacher training input: personal, professional, practical (Ellman & Lucantoni, 2022).

Peter Lucantoni has had a long career in ELT, teacher training and management. He is the author and co-author of popular coursebooks for students, including Cambridge IGCSE ESL, and Introduction to ESL. He is also the co-author of From Teacher to Trainer. Peter is Professional Learning and Development Manager for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, and regularly speaks at ELT conferences and trains teachers internationally. His main interests are in teacher education and transitioning teachers into trainer roles.

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