C O N S U L T A N C Yknowledgebeyond

C O N S U L T A N C Yknowledgebeyond bk

...A Centre for Proximal Professional Development

Introduction toBeyond Knowledge Consultancy

BK presents a team of professional consultants and subject specialists to keep you abreast with the latest research, share ideas you can put into practice instantly in class and provide opportunities for you to share, analyze and reflect on different pedagogical features of teaching.

The team present(s) professional development programmes including: developmental classroom observations, short courses, generic, subject and skill-specific training, and much more!

BK conveys the message, “We don’t need to change the world, to nudge a little bit of it along the way is enough.” As Wright (1998) states, “I certainly did not develop them - I can’t develop anyone. Only individualscan help themselves, I can sometimes help by opening a few doors.” BK opens doors to its clients finding meaning to their queries through the spirit of enquiry, experimentation, evaluation and self-actualization which can help them transform their existing knowledge to new ways of working, ensuring effective professional development.

MethodologyThe courses include: innovative ideas, interactive/collaborative tasks, role plays, energisers, video presentations, opportunities to review theories and approaches, learning about the latest research, homework articles, reflective journals, individual and group presentations, day books containing relevant articles and many other activities to facilitate the learning process.

BK offers professional development opportunities/courses for: school heads, academic managers,teachers, coordinators, teacher trainers, students, parents and anyone who is keen to embrace professional development.

Rediscover your passion for teaching and make a real difference in the classroom!

CertificationEvery individual who successfully completes

the training programme will be awarded a Certificateof Completion, issued by BKC. “If we want to become

better teachers, and if wewant our learners to do better, it’s extremely important for us to do

professional development.” Annamana Pinter

“Opportunities to teach may entail a work environment,

which is supportive and not restrictive of professional learning, continuous improvement,

and the opportunity to teach, and teach well,rather than merely survive.”

Wood (1992)

“Research shows that professional development is much more

likely to be effective when it is classroom-based and when it brings in expertise from outside the

school.”Dr. Catherine Walter, UniversityLecturer in Linguistics Department of

Education, University of Oxford

“I have not only enjoyed the session,but learnt about people’s attitude and behaviour towards

professional development. The shared experiences and variety ofinteractive tasks have helped me understand Continuous ProfessionalDevelopment and how teachers learn.” Wajiha Khurram, Director HR &

Development-Silver Oaks School & College, Pakistan

Tayyaba AquilKey Consultant

“The session was a superb exposition of the skills, knowledge and attitudes required

for successful teacher education. The new strategies and activities learnt at the session will be effectively applied

to our classroom situations.” Mrs. Zaidi, Principal EMS School, Pakistan

“We experienced a very practical and hands-on session providing a blend

of useful tips,techniques and rules of managing students and creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. It has clearly opened a

window to our world, understanding how to make learner-friendly classrooms.” Naheed Fatima, Head Mistress,

Beaconhouse School System,Pakistan

“ We experienced a very practical and hands-on session providing a blend of useful tips, techniques and rules for

managing students and creating a positive and relaxed learning environment. It has clearly opened a window to our world, understanding how to make

learner-friendly classrooms. “ Naheed Fatima, Head Mistress, Beaconhouse School System, Pakistan.

Tayyaba is a Trainer for Oxford Teachers’ Academy courses, approved and certified by Oxford University Press (OUP) and Oxford University Department for Continuing Education (OUDCE). She holds a Post Graduate Certificate at diploma level from the University of Exeter,U.K. with a merit and Certificate in Professional Studies in Education from the University of Bradford,U.K. She has been working in English Education for over twenty years. Her roles have included: Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Regional Curriculum Coordinator English, General Duty Trainer, Curriculum Developer, Deputy Head and Regional Academic Coordinator. She has extensive experience training teachers for a wide range of institutions across Pakistan, Beaconhouse School System, OUP and Society of Pakistan English Language Teaching (SPELT). This has given Tayyaba a solid understanding of the needs of students, teachers and requirementsof teaching English as a second language. Her areas of specialization include: Organizing and Managing Teachers’ Professional Development, Training of English Language Teaching, Designing and Implementation of Generic, Subject and Skill Specific Training.

C O N S U L T A N C Yknowledgebeyond

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