My epic padlet by Ashok Chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp Made with a wish on a star en-us 2017-05-10 10:08:55 UTC 2026-03-07 22:11:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Teacher is like a ROAD ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170965507 That leads to the goal
takes us to another villages,towns and new cities
joins people from different part of the world
helps us to meet our favorite relatives and friends
takes us in the world of known to unknown
always in a company of stars and the sun and the moon
listens to the music of birds every time
sings with rivers ,waterfalls and nightingales
Road that has no end of joy and fun ......like a teacher...for a child

--------Ashok Chavan


]]> 2017-05-10 10:13:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170965507 CPD ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170968392 Cpd is lifelong process. it is useful for my development. It's useful for learners .It is also useful for the improvement of our organisation. It enhances knowledge and skills. It keeps me up to date .

I also learnt from (Becoming a better teacher) that CPD needs patience. It is ongoing process. We always learn new things from our colleagues while observing them. We learn new things or new ideas by doing research. I should always keep learning.This is an ability to change.Changing the ways what I do ,What I think and changing the ways of practice. It can be only happened due to CPD.]]> 2017-05-10 10:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170968392 Reflective practice ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170968794                   While doing this topic I watched a video on Kolb's cycle . Do...Think ...Conclude and adapt     This is the kolb's famous cycle on reflection. After doing ,thinking ,concluding and adapting process ,teacher can do it again,think it again, conclude it again and adapt it again what he conducted before in the class.It is an experimental way of reflecting and teaching.I love this way of reflection. We can easily identify where we are in kolb's cycle while we do the lessons. It is very useful for teachers who like teaching and learning.                            If one can want to reflect on the lessons that he/she teaches in the class according to the Kolb's cycle ,he must know the following questions:                         
  1. What did I do ? (Concrete experience)       2.How did it go ?  (reflective observation)
3.How can I do it differently ? (Abstract conceptualisation)     
4.What new plan should I  implement ?(Active experimentation)
Very useful and productive way of reflecting practice....]]> 2017-05-10 10:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/170968794 Gibbs' reflective cycle ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171223303
]]> 2017-05-11 12:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171223303 Gibbs' cycle ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171223753 It was published first in Graham Gibbs' "Learning by doing" book in 1988. It is very useful for the people who learn from their experiences]]> 2017-05-11 12:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171223753 Peer observation ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171459871 Generally senior teachers or headmasters observe newly appointed teachers or regular teachers in order to monitor their performance. After being observed the observer gives feedback.He discusses on positive things and also shows observee's drawbacks. Actually to improve teaching of teachers senior teachers or our colleagues or friends observe us.
Peer observation is a very powerful way of CPD.]]> 2017-05-12 11:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/171459871 Learning a lifelong journey ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175340973 Learning is a lifelong journey.And we all are lifelong learners as we learn new things daily. I read something new from books ,newspapers or from communities of practice. I try to put my learning in my class or in my daily life. I watch,observe,listen ,speak to many persons or with my colleagues or students,spend many hours with my son and daughter talking on cartoons or stories,share lots of ideas,pictures,comments on social media,everything is cpd everything is learning .And it's a lifelong process.Simply never ending journey.

]]> 2017-06-06 08:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175340973 Learn forever ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175342370 When i completed a diploma in education ,I thought I knew everything. No need to be trained again. But Knowledge is power and to recharge it I need to educate myself again and again. When I read something ,I feel young. When I join any course or attend any training program ,I feel younger. When I completed ELIPS(English Language Initiative for Primary School) I thought ,there is much to learn.
Thanks to British Council for availing innovative opportunities in Maharashtra through ELIPS,ELISS and TEJAS programme .
Learning is ongoing ,continuing process of development.No one is omniscient in the world. We need food ,water,air to survive. but Knowledge,skills and attitude are also more important to survive in this modern world.]]> 2017-06-06 08:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175342370 CPD ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175606123
CPD is a planned, continuous and lifelong process whereby teachers try to develop their personal and professional qualities, and to improve their knowledge, skills and practice, leading to their empowerment, the improvement of their agency and the development of their organisation and their pupils.


(Padwad, Amol; Dixit, Krishna (2011) Continuing Professional Development: An Annotated Bibliography. British Council)


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The definition above describes a process where you, the teacher, take charge of professional learning. Throughout this course, we have explored various aspects of this and heard from other teachers about their experiences. In order to plan ahead, spend some time thinking about where you are now and where you would like to be. Use the following questions to help:

  • What are my strengths (things I do well)?
  • What are my areas of development (things I could do better)?
  • What are my aspirations (things I want to do)?
  • What are my interests (things I really enjoy)?
  • What do I need to do to achieve my aspirations?




Planning professional learning requires going through various stages. Look at the table below. Use it to guide your own professional learning plan.

Pathway to learningQuestion to askAction to take1. Identification | What are my strengths and areas of development | Get feedback from learners and colleagues, do a self-assessment
2. Defining goals | What do I need to do to improve? When do I need to do this by? | Set goals and timelines
3. Finding and accessing learning resources | Where can I find the help I need? | Join a community of practice, create a study group, expand my professional learning network
4. Applying and assessing | What did I try? How did it go? | Try out an activity or approach in your classroom Reflect on it using reflective tools
5. Recording your learning | How can I ensure I don’t forget my learning? | Keep a reflective log / professional portfolio
6. Identification | Go back to step 1! | Be a lifelong learner





]]> 2017-06-07 17:38:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175606478 My P ashok30chavan https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175608575 I can speak English very well. Manage the class very well. Engage my learners and teachers better. I can use digital tools while teaching effectively. I can develop an ability of critical thinking in my learners. I can use resources and adapt them as per the need.
I could do better in assesment area.To improve myself  I must join many communities of practice. Learning is continuous process and I will learn new techniques and methodologies forever through using social media and with the help of digital literacy.
 i will keep my learning records in my reflective journal. i will also reflect in my blog about what I am learning and doing . I will scan and focuss on the observational practice.
Of course my aim is being a lifelong learner. This is the strongest way of Continuing Professional Practice.]]> 2017-06-07 17:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ashok30chavan/aqjq1n4ttubp/wish/175608575