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[Quack Addict]

I used to work at an academy that sent me on all kinds of teacher training sessions every couple months or so. I kinda of liked it. I'm now at a private elementary school that doesn't do any of that. How can I keep improving my teaching (without spending my own money)?

[young_clinton]

Over the internet and on YouTube. Just do ESL searches.

[artyom]

You might like to consider keeping a teaching portfolio. That way you can think and reflect on your own practices.

Cambridge ESOL has a free online teaching portfolio to help you if you've never created one.

https://www.teacherportfolio.cambridgeesol.org/

Also, the British Council website has some information about teacher development.

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/teacher-development

And have you ever heard of KOTESOL? They hold an international conference every year. The next one is coming up in a couple of weeks around October 20th. It's a two day event in Seoul. It usually has some workshops. KOTESOL also hold monthly chapter meetings. I've never been to any so don't know what they are like, but might be worth a shot.

Obviously the KOTESOL route requires a bit of money. I paid 65,000 (as a non-member) to pre-register for this year's event. Not sure how much membership is.

Good luck with your continuing professional development.

[Whistleblower]

I always love attending CPD courses or workshops. As mentioned, the KOTESOL is a wonderful organisation aimed at CPD workshops, etc. Try to register as a member, hold some presentations, and attend some talks.

If you want to reflect on your teaching, I would highly recommend creating a blog and writing about your experiences. Have a look at mine for inspiration: www.eltexperiences.com

Other ideas could be watching some of the British Council Seminars available online. These will give you some other ideas about teaching.

Also, I would recommend joining an organisation such as IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language). There are annual conferences and sometimes local ones in particular countries including Korea. You could see about attending them.

If you are really keen on teacher training, why not organise a teacher training session at your private school. Get teachers from your local are involved and persuade your school that it would be a good opportunity for teachers to meet and share experiences. It could be a totally free event and would be beneficial for teachers as well as students.

[PatrickGHBusan]

[Quack Addict]

Thanks guys. Lots of great info here. Cheers.