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    • Introduction

    • This Toolkit is for classroom teachers in secondary schools. Teachers, like all other professionals (doctors, nurses, lawyers, architects and many others), can develop their skills and expertise throughout their careers. This is essential in our fast-changing world. No one would like to be treated by doctors who relied only on what they learned during their initial training! The same is true of all professionals. Parents/guardians and local communities value teachers who show a commitment to improving their practice on a regular basis.


      There is now good evidence that the most effective forms of professional development for teachers take place in school. Teachers value the help they can receive from their immediate colleagues.

      School-based teacher development (SBTD) also benefits where possible from the help of external agencies. A visiting advisory teacher might provide this or it could be through an online programme.

      In many parts of the world, local advisory teachers and in-service training staff can also play a valuable role. There should be someone in the school coordinating the implementation of SBTD. This might be the principal or a senior experienced teacher. SBTD is about improving the practice of individual teachers, but it is also about teamwork and improving the school’s achievements as a whole.
      Good resources to assist with trying out new approaches are also important. We hope you will see this Toolkit as one such resource.

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    • Downloads

      Download the complete Blueprint and Toolkit materials from the links below.

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      SBTD Toolkit - Secondary (Desktop Version) File

      This is a zipped folder that contains all the course materials. Once the files are unzipped, click on the SBTD Toolit_Start file to view the resources on your browser. 

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      SBTD Toolkit (Mobile version) File

      Download and install the .apk file. This app is limited to Android devices only. Remember to check the option “Unknown sources“ under the settings section of your phone to successfully run the app.

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    • Instructions

       Kindly open and complete the activities in each question below. 

  • Question 1: Why Do Teachers Need to Engage in Professional Development?

  • Question 2: What Makes a Good Teacher?

  • Question 3: How Can We Make Learning More Active?

  • Question 4: Why Are the Questions Teachers Ask So Important?

  • Question 5: Why Are Explaining Skills So Important for Successful Teaching?

  • Question 6: How Can Teachers Improve Their School and Subject Knowledge?

  • Question 7: How Can the Teaching of Your Subject Be Improved?

  • Question 8: How Can Teachers Use the Local Environment?

  • Question 9: How Can Teachers Involve Parents/Guardians in their Children’s Learning?

  • Question 10: How Can Teachers Continue to Develop Professionally?