Continuous Professional Development Program for Teachers of English in Turkey
Ministry of National Education General Directorate of Teacher Training and Development and the British Council signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the aim to support professional and field development of 2400 English teachers from 422 schools in Ankara.
The Memorandum of Understanding, which outlines the collaboration between the Ministry of National Education General Directorate of Teacher Training and Development and the British Council for supporting the professional development of English teachers, has been signed on 18 September 2019. General Director of the Ministry of National Education Teacher Training and Development Doç. Dr. Adnan Boyacı, British Council Turkey Director Cherry Gough, British Council Turkey Education Director, Ayşen Güven, representatives from the ministry and English teachers participated the ceremony.
With the Memorandum of Understanding, it is aimed to organize mentor trainings in order to support the professional development of English teachers, conduct practical trainings in Edinburgh, Scotland and prepare training materials and contents as well as planning distance education.
Within the scope of the program, professional development of English teachers in Turkey will be shaped by the academic and expert support provided by teachers working under the Ministry of National Education as well.