CPD Sessions - TETRA
Education Background
TETRA Logo

Continuous Professional Development

Enhance your teaching skills with our ELT Council-approved CPD sessions

ELT Council Approved CPD Sessions

TETRA delivers a comprehensive series of ELT Council-approved CPD sessions designed to enhance your teaching practice. All sessions count towards your ELT permit requirements and feature expert facilitators with extensive experience in English language teaching.

Artificial Intelligence: Path to Teacher Redundancy or Efficiency?

Artificial Intelligence: Path to Teacher Redundancy or Efficiency?

2 hours
Interactive Talk + Workshop

Course Overview

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, there are growing concerns about its impact on the English language teaching profession, particularly in terms of the potential for teacher redundancy. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of AI and its potential applications in the English language classroom, and will explore the ways in which AI could impact the role of English language teachers in the future.

Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for EFL Educators

Brain-Based Teaching Strategies for EFL Educators

4 hours
Interactive Talk + Workshop

Course Overview

The field of neuroscience has provided significant insights into the - way - the brain learns languages. This 4-hour Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session aims to equip English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers with brain-based teaching strategies to enhance the learning experience for their students.

Collaborating with AI: Co-Teaching in the Digital Classroom

Collaborating with AI: Co-Teaching in the Digital Classroom

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened transformative possibilities in education, enabling teachers to reimagine traditional roles and embrace innovative pedagogical strategies. This session is designed to address the growing need for educators to move beyond the introductory use of AI and explore its collaborative potential.

ELT through STEM - Can robots help us learn English?

ELT through STEM - Can robots help us learn English?

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

STEM is a curriculum based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines, science, technology, engineering and mathematics, in an interdisciplinary and applied approach. STEM develops a set of thinking, reasoning, teamwork, investigative, and creative skills that students can use in all areas of their lives.

Teaching English with 6 bricks!

Teaching English with 6 bricks!

2 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

Through fun and short activities with sets of LEGO® DUPLO® bricks in six bright colours, children can practice their memory, movement, creativity and more. When children are engaged and challenged in playful ways, children practice skills for learning including language, problem solving, and collaboration.

Activinspire: A basic introduction to Interactive Panel Software

Activinspire: A basic introduction to Interactive Panel Software

2 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

The main aim of the session is to provide teachers with practical ideas on how to create and deliver content through Promethean's basic Interactive White Board Software, namely Activinspire. This session is aimed at teachers who have never or at least, hardly every used an interactive panel or interactive whiteboard before.

Classflow: An introduction to the next generation of Interactive Panel Software

Classflow: An introduction to the next generation of Interactive Panel Software

2 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

The main aim of the session is to provide teachers with practical ideas on how to create and deliver content through the latest web-based Interactive White Board Software, namely Classflow. Classflow takes BYOD to the next level by linking all the devices in the class to provide a customised and personalised approach.

The organised Teacher, tips and tricks for planning student centred online classes

The organised Teacher, tips and tricks for planning student centred online classes

2 hours
Interactive Talk (Online)

Course Overview

As teachers are working hard to adapt to the new reality of online teaching, many find themselves overwhelmed in having to come to grips with technology, new tools and a different way of organising materials and lessons. This session will foster understanding of how to plan out and prepare for meaningful and engaging lessons choosing resources and tools thoughtfully.

It's all fun and games  learning language through play

It's all fun and games learning language through play

2 hours
Online Workshop

Course Overview

In today's information and activity intense world, engagement is one of a teacher's biggest challenges. We take a look at the importance of the fun factor in class through a series of hands-on activities and games. We will reflect on what we have experienced and see what the dangers are, if any, of having too much fun in class.

TEFL Skills Toolkit

TEFL Skills Toolkit

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

A large segment of the foreign student population in Malta comes to class with a solid foundation of passive knowledge related to grammar and vocabulary but not much when it comes to actual communicative skills practice. This 4-hour session will cover a collection of engaging and hands-on activities that promote interaction and target the 4 skills and their subskills with efficiency and effectiveness.

The online teacher's toolkit

The online teacher's toolkit

2 hours
Online Webinar

Course Overview

Now that we are all used to the different platforms available, teachers need their tools. Without access to physical handouts, cuisinaire rods, IWBS or whiteboard markers teachers now need to be equipped with new tools to take on the virtual classroom. During this session we take a look at a selection of tools that are freely available online.

The 21st Century Teacher

The 21st Century Teacher

2 hours
Interactive Talk (Online)

Course Overview

Teachers love being in a classroom and spending time with their students fostering a face to face supportive learning environment, yet an increasing number of teachers are now discovering the flexibility and adaptability of the virtual classroom. The 21st century requires educators to keep up to pace with continuous social and cultural changes which swiftly affect the teaching practice.

Digital Tools for Collaboration and Communication in the English Language Classroom

Digital Tools for Collaboration and Communication in the English Language Classroom

2 hours
Interactive Talk + Workshop

Course Overview

In today's digital age, there are a wide range of tools and technologies available for facilitating collaboration and communication in the English language classroom. This workshop will provide participants with an overview of the latest digital tools and technologies and focus on strategies for using these tools to support student learning and engagement.

Green ELT: Sustainable Practices in the EFL Classroom

Green ELT: Sustainable Practices in the EFL Classroom

4 hours
Workshop (Online or Face-to-Face)

Course Overview

The transition to digital formats in education is a critical step for ELT schools to stay relevant and effective in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. This course is designed to guide the digitalization process in ELT schools, focusing on practical and strategic aspects.

Engagement and Motivation During an Engagement Crisis

Engagement and Motivation During an Engagement Crisis

4 hours
Interactive Talk + Workshop

Course Overview

Many English language teachers face challenges when it comes to engaging and motivating their students, particularly in today's digital age when students are constantly bombarded with information and entertainment. This workshop will provide participants with a set of tools and strategies for maintaining student engagement and motivation in the face of these distractions.

Game-Based Teaching: Engaging EFL Learners Through Play

Game-Based Teaching: Engaging EFL Learners Through Play

4 hours
Interactive Talk + Workshop

Course Overview

Game-based teaching has emerged as an effective and engaging approach to learning, particularly in the context of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instruction. This 4-hour CPD session aims to provide EFL teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully integrate game-based teaching strategies into their lessons.

Gamifying Wellbeing: Using Digital Games to Teach Emotional Intelligence

Gamifying Wellbeing: Using Digital Games to Teach Emotional Intelligence

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

The ability to navigate emotions, build empathy, and develop interpersonal skills is critical for both students and teachers in the ELT context. This session is designed to equip educators with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to integrate gamified activities into their teaching practices.

Harnessing AI for ELT: An Exploration of Advanced Tools and Techniques

Harnessing AI for ELT: An Exploration of Advanced Tools and Techniques

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

In the digital age, English language instruction finds itself amidst a transformative shift, driven by the advent of AI. This course responds to an identified need within schools for understanding and harnessing the potential of AI in classroom practice.

Managing ELT Teams in the Digital Age: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for Effective Team Management

Managing ELT Teams in the Digital Age: Harnessing AI and Digital Tools for Effective Team Management

4 hours
Workshop

Course Overview

As the ELT landscape continues to evolve, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) alongside traditional digital tools has become essential for effective team management. This course is designed to equip ELT managers with the skills to integrate AI tools alongside traditional platforms like Trello and MS Teams.

Tech-Enhanced ELT: Integrating AI and Digital Tools in English Teaching

Tech-Enhanced ELT: Integrating AI and Digital Tools in English Teaching

12 hours
Workshop (Online)

Course Overview

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping education, the need for EFL teachers to embrace and integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology in their teaching methodologies is increasingly paramount. This 12-hour training program is specifically tailored to address this need, spanning three 4-hour online sessions.

Why Choose Our CPD Sessions?

ELT Council Approved

All our sessions are approved by the ELT council and count towards your permit requirements

Expert Facilitators

Learn from experienced professionals with extensive teaching and training backgrounds

Practical Focus

Gain hands-on experience and ready-to-use resources for your classroom

Interactive Sessions

Engage in discussions, group work, and practical exercises with fellow teachers

How to Register

1

Choose Your Session

Browse our comprehensive CPD sessions and select those that match your professional development needs.

2

Get in Touch

Ready to enhance your teaching skills? Contact us to learn more about our CPD sessions.

3

Get Scheduled

We'll contact you with available dates and session details.

4

Attend & Learn

Join the session and enhance your teaching skills with expert guidance.