We are pleased to announce the launch of the open call for teachers to train as facilitators of Teacher Activity Groups (TAG). Registration is open until 18.00 on 3 July 2025.
In the SWITLO project, we aim to create opportunities for English language teachers in Ukraine to create and lead professional communities in their schools. We call such communities ‘Teacher Activity Groups’ and their leaders ‘Facilitators’. During the course, you learn how to organise a successful TAG, how to support and facilitate effective discussions, promote co-operation and professional development of the participants of such a community.
The facilitator helps to create an environment where teachers can exchange ideas, share resources and collectively improve their teaching practice. The idea of such a community is to work closely together and learn from one another, creating a lifelong learning experience. If you feel ready to create your TAG and become its facilitator in your school or community, join the project and apply for training.
To successfully organise the work of your group, hold regular meetings and effectively discuss achievements and challenges. Each facilitator will receive a package of support materials for practical meetings and mentoring support from the British Council during the training.
Hundreds of TAGs are successfully functioning in all regions of Ukraine – join one of them or become a TAG facilitator and set up yours.
Calendar
Launch of the Skills and Well-being in Teacher Learning Opportunities (SWITLO) project | November 2023 |
TAG facilitator training (piloting) for 128 teachers | January 2024 |
110 Teacher Activity Groups created and operate in 23 regions of Ukraine | February – June 2024 |
Roundtable for key stakeholder: the Ministry of Education and Science, In-Service Teacher Training Institutes (INSETTs), Ukrainian Institute of Education Development (UIED) and representatives of Centres for Professional Development | 29–30 April 2024 |
Train the trainer course for 24 new trainers within the SWITLO project | July 2024 |
TAG facilitator training for 246 teachers of English | August 2024 |
New TAGs created and operate now | from September 2024 |
New TAG facilitators trained | November 2024 – May 2025 |
You can view photos from the SWITLO project events via the link.