Reflections on Advancement, Barriers, and Change
Serhii Petrenko
Summary
What does meaningful professional development really look like in practice, and how can we grow when circumstances are too complex? In this session, I will reflect on my experience exploring ways to grow professionally, developing my 21st-century and teaching skills through continuing professional development, networking at various events and international conferences, and leading and facilitating projects related to EAP, ESP, EMI, and professional development. I will share practical examples of how teachers identify development needs, plan and implement change, and reflect on their evolving roles. Rather than offering a fixed model, this session invites participants to rethink what CPD means.
Biodata
Serhii Petrenko, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine), TESOL-Ukraine International Coordinator, teacher trainer, and mentor. He holds Delta, has presented at international conferences, workshops and webinars (e.g. TESOL, IATEFL, TESOL-Ukraine, etc.), facilitated multiple projects (British Council, TESOL-Ukraine). His hobbies are long-distance running and chess.
Presentation Details
Type of presentation: Talk
The presentation is for: General audience
The presentation focuses on: Various
The session is: Theoretical introduction / overview of the subject
Category: Teacher Training and Development, including Teacher’s Self-Care and Resilience
Presentation is commercial: No
Speaking on behalf of a publisher, examination board, or commercial organisation? No
Scheduled for
Date: Friday, 2025-09-19, 18:30 - 19:00
Place: E5