Free British Council Online Course for English Teachers
The British Council invites English teachers to join the free online course TeachingEnglish: Focus on Professional Development, which focuses on teachers’ professional growth and the analysis of their own teaching practice.
The course will help participants identify their professional development goals, select suitable development tools, explore reflective practice and learn the principles of peer observation.
Course content
The programme consists of three main modules:
1. Understanding professional development
Participants will explore different professional development tools and create an individual development plan based on their short-term goals.
2. Engaging with reflective practice
This module focuses on analysing and evaluating what happens in the classroom. Teachers will learn how to use reflective tools to improve their practice and develop an action plan for further professional growth.
3. Engaging with peer observation
Participants will explore the benefits of peer observation, the skills it requires and the key stages involved in planning the observation of a colleague’s lesson.
Course format
- Course dates: 1 October–31 December 2026
- Format: fully online
- Duration: 9–12 hours
- Study mode: self-paced
- Course language: English
- Recommended English level: B1 or above
- Fee: free
Participants who successfully complete the course can receive a digital certificate. To qualify, they must complete all modules in full and view or download all the additional course materials.
To participate, create a free TeachingEnglish account or log in to an existing account and enrol on the course.
Further information and enrolment:
https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/training/courses/teachingenglish-focus-professional-development
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