Teacher Education and Professional Development: quizzes, mind maps and notes

Most of this page is mind maps. They take in the day-to-day role of the teacher, how teachers keep developing, and how they think about their own practice. Some are short outlines, others are detailed breakdowns of a single idea.

Where to start

Begin with Roles and responsibilities of a teacher. It looks at the teacher as a representative of society, a judge of marks and progress, and sometimes a parent too. Next, read The nature of teacher education, which separates teacher training, with its short-term and immediate goals, from teacher development.

Roles and responsibilities of a teacher
The nature of teacher education
Classroom observation
Reflective Teaching

Reflection, observation and collaboration

The Classroom observation map explains how watching a class closely gives teachers feedback to adjust their lessons. Two maps on reflective teaching cover its background, its value for pre-service and in-service teachers, and its role in examining attitudes, beliefs and practice. LESSON STUDY shows how teachers plan, teach, observe and revise together. If you want a different angle, try Teacher as a controller, which sets out the advantages and disadvantages of one classroom role.

Standards and language teaching

Some maps focus on language teaching. Ecuadorian in-service English Teacher Standards lists what teachers should know about language acquisition, and Foreign language acquisition and learning covers a practical course component. These suit candidates working in English language education.

Using maps and quizzes together

Read a map first, then try the Work Expectations quiz and see what you recall. The flashcard decks, such as 8. Professional Learning, are handy for key terms. Notes and flowcharts, including the one on teacher reflection, give you another way in.

Where this fits

This unit sits in the Teacher Development and Educational Research strand of Education and pedagogy. Pick a map that matches your course, then try making your own flashcards from it.

Frequently asked questions

Which resource should I open first?

Start with the mind map Roles and responsibilities of a teacher. It gives a broad picture of what teachers are expected to do, from upholding society's values to assessing progress. After that, move on to The nature of teacher education, then Classroom observation and the reflective teaching maps.

What do the reflective teaching maps cover?

They cover what reflective teaching is, its historical background and why it matters. They describe it as a way to examine attitudes, beliefs and practices, and as useful for both pre-service and in-service teachers. Other maps compare single, double and triple loop reflection, and look at critically reflective practice.

Are the resources free to use?

Yes. Every resource listed here is free to open, study and take, with no account needed. They were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr itself. A free account also saves your quiz scores and lets you make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.

Who are these resources for?

They suit university students and professional candidates, who make up most of the page, and teachers who want ready-made material. You can use them to revise topics such as teacher standards, professionalism, lesson study and reflection, or to prepare for discussions about your own teaching philosophy.

How many quizzes and flashcards are there?

There are 10 quizzes and 14 flashcards in total, alongside over 1,100 mind maps. The page is mainly mind maps, so quizzes such as Work Expectations work best after you have read a few maps. Flashcard decks like Principles 1 help with key terms.

What if I can't find my topic?

Try nearby topics first. Maps on professionalism, lifelong learning, teachers' standards and learning environments overlap with many courses. If something is still missing, you can build your own mind map, flashcards or notes and use them for your revision.