DEVELOPOD - The IATEFL TDSIG Podcast

Hosts Helen & Sinem from the IATEFL Teacher Development Special Interest Group talk about issues within teacher development in various contexts.

DEVELOPOD - The IATEFL TDSIG Podcast is a education podcast hosted by IATEFL TDSIG, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

IATEFL TDSIG hosts DEVELOPOD - The IATEFL TDSIG Podcast, a education show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #73

  Episode 73: Developod Episode 73 - Building the profession we want with Rachael Roberts

  Jul 27, 202622 min

  In this episode, Sinem and Rachael Roberts, a seasoned ELT professional with over 30 years of experience, discussed her career evolution from classroom teaching to teacher training, academic management, and materials writing. Rachael highlighted the complexity of language education and the importance of understanding its relational and contextual nature. She shared her journey into business coaching from 2002 onwards, and her 2026 Small Business Mentor Award. She emphasized the need for teachers to recognize their value and build sustainable businesses. Rachael also reflected on her IATEFL 2026 plenary, where she advocated for a profession that values expertise and ethical practices, urging teachers to take themselves seriously. About Rachael: Rachael Roberts is a business mentor and strategist who helps language teachers, teacher trainers and other educators build sustainable freelance businesses. After more than 30 years as a teacher, teacher trainer, materials writer and educational manager, she now supports experienced professionals to develop clear positioning, compelling offers and strategic marketing that attracts the right clients. She is the founder of Designed to Flourish and a regular speaker at international ELT conferences. Links: Website: www.earnlearnthriveinelt.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachaelroberts-eltbusinesscoach/ Youtube: @earnlearnthrive LinkedIn & Instagram: @earnlearnthrive To find the complete archive of Developod episodes, go to tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast

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  Episode #72

  Episode 72: Developod Episode 72 - Experiencing IATEFL 2026 with first-time attendee & presenter YL SEN teacher Caroline Door

  Jun 29, 202635 min

  In this episode, Helen and Caroline Door talk about her journey from education marketing to teaching English. At the IATEFL 2026 conference in Brighton, she presented on managing young learners' sensory needs, drawing from personal experiences and research. Caroline highlights the importance of addressing sensory factors like light and temperature to improve learning environments. She emphasises the supportive atmosphere at IATEFL, which helped her overcome initial anxieties. Caroline also discusses the ethical use of AI in education and her interest in peace pedagogy. She encourages others to present at IATEFL and recommends the mentorship programme for first-time speakers. If anyone would like a copy of Caroline's presentation on 'Managing young learners' sensory needs to create inclusive learning environments', they can e-mail her at caroline.door@britishcouncil.org To find the complete archive of Developod episodes, go to tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast

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  Episode #71

  Episode 71: Developod Episode 71 - Musings/Reflections on IATEFL 2026 and professional development: key takeaways with Natalia Wright

  May 25, 202633 min

  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. Natalia completed her BA in 1990, later earning an MA from the University of Chichester and a doctorate from the University of Glasgow. She currently teaches at the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait. Natalia credits organisations like the British Council and the Norwich Institute for Language Education as shaping her development. She also reflects on the IATEFL 2026 conference, highlighting plenary talks by Patricia and Larissa that focused on language diversity and peace education. Although she was unable to attend in-person due to the war, she followed #IATEFL2026 via recordings and social media. She emphasizes the importance of ongoing professional development and staying connected to the global ELT community despite challenging circumstances. More about Natalia: Her researcher account: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8108-1241 She recently co-edited a book, to be published in July, that she positions in the context of de-globalisation, a topic resonant with some of the IATEFL plenary speakers' talks. Here: https://link.springer.com/book/9783032270405 To find the complete archive of Developod episodes, go to tdsig.org/developod-tdsigs-podcast

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  Episode #70

  Episode 70: Developod Episode 70 - Developing, supporting, and communicating in ELT with Anna Loseva

  Apr 27, 202633 min

  In this episode, Anna Loseva chats with Helen. She shares her ELT to EAP journey from tutoring at 19 to teaching in Moscow, Japan, and Vietnam. She highlights the impact of supportive and communicative management and workplace environments, the value of professional community (Twitter, ITDI), and her focus on academic skills in higher education. Proud of moving to Japan in 2015, she encourages listeners to take small steps toward big development goals. In this episode, Anna mentioned: - Six Things by Lindsay Clandfield - Sandy Millin's blog (in the unlikely case someone still doesn't know about it) - iTDi - her blog Follow her social media accounts on Facebook or LinkedIn .

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  Episode #69

  Episode 69: Developod Episode 69 - Discussing growth from Teacher to Trainer with Matthew Ellman

  Mar 30, 202631 min

  In this episode, Helen chats with Matthew Ellman, a teacher, trainer, and author, discussing his journey from music to accounting and then ELT. He highlights his work with Cambridge University Press, focusing on teacher development and training, and they discuss Matthew's dissertation on video-supported feedback, which won the British Council's MA Dissertation Award in 2018. They also consider the importance of context in teaching and the impact of social media and AI on ELT. Matthew advocates for critical reflection on AI's role in classrooms and the need for teachers to assert their expertise. He also discusses his approach to training trainers, emphasizing practical, professional, and personal aspects. He encourages teachers to be critical when considering how they are using AI in the classroom and ensure that the use actually benefits themselves and learners, to reflect on its use, and share what they’ve experienced with the ELT community so we can all learn together. Matthew’s dissertation: https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/matthew_ellman_university_of_birmingham_dissertation.pdf His book on Amazon: From Teacher to Trainer . Matthew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewellman/ Matthew on BlueSky: @mattellman.bsky.social

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