Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialised Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan State World Languages University Republican Scientific – Practical Centre of Developing Innovational Methods of Foregn Languages Authors

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 

Look at the following photos and name events. What is the  message in the photoes?

 

— What is professional development?

Write the synonyms to the words and phrases 

listed below.

Listen to the interview and fill in the gaps. 

1

2

1

Provide

E.g. Offer

2

Extend

3

career paths

4

goal setting

5

peer observation

6

co-planning

7

collaborative plans

8

mentoring

9

action research

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Life long learning

1.  21 century is the era of technology. Legislative,  

…….. and economic developments directly affect 

the environment .

2.  Professional development keeps changes,   ….  our 

skills and be more effective in our work.

3.  The purpose of this phase is to study instructional 

examples in order to develop …………. 

understanding of the research.

4.  Professional development can be part of meeting 

targets set by workforce performance management 

…… or an opportunity for individuals to change 

their career paths.

5.  Students might participate in activities such as 

school and classroom …….., peer observation.

6.  The fifth phase is ………  and sharing expertise.

7.  Activities in this phase might include ………   , 

mentoring or partnering with a colleague, and 

participating in a network.

8.  The final phase we learn for the whole of our life 

and it will give ……………. results of your hard 

working.

Statistics show that the first person to place a follow 

up call to a job posting has a 95% chance to get the 

job position and those who call the following day 

only have a 1% chance.

 

— What should you do to be professional in your field?  

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Scale up

Listen to the tape again and tick whether statements are true or false.

Work in pairs and discuss the following questions.

Look at the pictures and state the differences between them

Read the following sentences and match them with their endings.