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British Council logo. TeachingEnglish. Teacher educator newsletter. February 2026


Welcome to our February newsletter

We hope that you find these events and resources for February useful 😀

  • February 2026 webinar
  • February 2026 webinar pre-webinar reading
  • February 2026 webinar pre-webinar task
  • January 2026 webinar recording
  • Teacher Educator Community (Facebook group)
  • Pilgrim’s TTJ Event: Using AI in the humanistic language classroom
  • Teacher educator learning resource pack
  • Explore our YouTube Playlist for teacher educators

Best wishes,
The TeachingEnglish Teacher Educator team

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February 2026 webinar

Join us on Tuesday, 10 February 2026 for a webinar titled 'The role of the teaching assistant' facilitated by Ahamefuna Eusebius Agbo to explore effective working with teaching assistants.

Register now
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Pre-webinar reading

Our suggested pre-webinar reading is 'The Role of Teaching Assistants.' The article explores how Teaching Assistants (TAs) are becoming increasingly essential in today’s diverse and complex classrooms across Nigeria and sub‑Saharan Africa.

Read now
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Pre-webinar task

As we prepare for our upcoming webinar on the role of teacher assistants (TAs), we invite you to take a moment to reflect on your own experiences. Your insights will help shape the discussion and ensure the session responds to real needs and contexts.
Share your thoughts
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January 2026 webinar recording

Watch a recording of our January webinar titled 'The art of mentoring – initial thoughts from our community of practice' facilitated by a group of teacher educators who are part of an online community of practice exploring the theme of mentoring.

Watch now
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Teacher Educator Community (Facebook group) 

Join our new dedicated, vibrant and inclusive online community that empowers teacher educators within ELT to collaborate and share knowledge. We support teacher educators build dialogue, share experience and offer a platform for reflection and learning. We encourage everyone to learn from each other in our community.

Find out more
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Pilgrim’s TTJ Event: Using AI in the humanistic language classroom 

Join the panel discussion on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at 15:00 CET to explore how AI can be used to promote humanistic approaches in English language teaching and teacher education. To join, please email info@pilgrims.co.uk, and you will be sent the Zoom link for the panel discussion.

Find out more
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Teacher educator learning resource pack

Our Teacher Educator Learning Resource Pack includes an essential framework for skills and knowledge, key research to inform your practice, and guiding principles for planning effective Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Download now
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Explore our YouTube Playlist

Explore our YouTube playlist of webinars and interviews for teacher educators. Gain expert insights, practical strategies, and fresh ideas to support your growth in ELT teacher training.

Watch now

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