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Professional Development and Research Unit

Professional Development and Research Unit. Victoria Tuzlukova September 3, 2012. Objectives. Organize events and activities for teachers in the areas of PD and research Contribute to the improvement of instruction, curriculum, assessment and evaluation

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Professional Development and Research Unit

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  1. Professional Development and Research Unit Victoria Tuzlukova September 3, 2012

  2. Objectives • Organize events and activities for teachers in the areas of PD and research • Contribute to the improvement of instruction, curriculum, assessment and evaluation • Create an atmosphere conducive to research • Enhance the standing of the LC at SQU • Contribute to consistent implementation of induction and mentoring policies

  3. Structure • Unit Head (Dr. Victoria Tuzlukova, victoria@squ.edu.om) • Unit Member, Professional Development (also the Head of the LC Professional Development Committee) (Jamila Al-Seyabi, jamilas@squ.edu.om) • Unit Member, Research (also the Head of the LC Research Committee) (Dr. Faisal Al-Maamari, faisalf@squ.edu.om) • Unit Member, Induction and Mentoring Programs (Louise Greenwood, louiseg@squ.edu.om)

  4. Professional Development • PD activities and events (Wednesday, 2:00 to 4:00) • PD Day in May

  5. Professional Development • Database of relevant ESL/EFL conferences, symposia and training workshops on PDC webpage

  6. Professional Development • PDC webpage on the LC website, PDC section on Virtual Language Centre and other relevant resources

  7. Research • Research promotion at the LC • Advice, and support for the LC faculty engaged in research

  8. Research • Research policy documents • Research projects and grants • Support for approved research projects from within and outside the LC • Opportunities for the dissemination of research findings.

  9. Induction and Mentoring Programs • Consistent implementation of SQU staff induction and mentoring policies • Exploration of what the LC faculty can provide in terms of induction and mentoring programs for demonstrators and new teachers

  10. Induction and Mentoring Programs • Orientation for the new faculty • Consultations, observations, etc. for new teachers and demonstrators • Remedial assistance for teachers experiencing difficulties

  11. What is next? • Please contact us if you need help (victoria@squ.edu.om) • Don’t hesitate to ask questions • Participate in PD events and research activities • We need YOU • We want to keep talented and creative teachers in the Language Centre.

  12. Thank you Good luck!

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