Professional Development

Teachers grow their craft through sharing sessions, seminars, and presentations.

Last updated 14 September 2026

National Sharing at SEAB

4 teachers, Mdm Shanthi Deena (HOD, English), Ms Felicia Ong (LH, English), Mdm Jennifer Lazar (Stellar Mentor) and Mrs Hema Ramasamy (Stellar Mentor), shared their insights on ‘Using Think-alouds to Assess Reading Comprehension’ at the SEAB Seminar on the 31 May 2023. The session highlighted the importance of employing think-alouds as a powerful strategy to evaluate students' comprehension skills. By verbalising their thought processes, students can deepen their understanding of the material, offering educators valuable insights into their cognitive processes. The collaborative effort of these educators underscores their dedication to professional development and knowledge-sharing within the educational community.

Slide titled Think-aloud strategy for assessing reading comprehension with three circular images labeled Connect to Self, Text, and World.

Cluster Sharing

3 teachers, Ms Felicia Ong (LH,English), Mdm May Quek and Mdm Shamsiah presented at the Cluster Seminar. The focus of their presentation was on 'Exploring Metacognition and Assessment as Learning in the English Classroom: Strategies, Insights, and Best Practices.' This insightful session delved into the significance of incorporating metacognitive strategies and assessment practices that facilitate learning in the English classroom. By sharing their expertise, these teachers contributed valuable strategies, insights and best practices to the educational community.

Webinar slide titled "Empowering Learners: Self-Assessment in Townsville" with a presenter visible on the left side.

Woman speaking in front of Townsville Primary School building beside a slide titled Assessment as Learning.

A woman on a video call beside a school building, with text about peer feedback and photos of students at desks.

A woman in a hijab on a video call beside a colorful slide titled "In a Writing Classroom" showing a learning framework table.

Subject Professional Development Time

A group of people sit at tables in a classroom, with two women writing on papers together in the foreground.

During the subject professional development time which is held weekly, all English teachers actively participate in a dynamic exchange of strategies, fostering a culture of shared best practices and collaborative learning. Through focused professional discourse, they engage in level-specific discussions aimed at refining their competencies and addressing concerns. The collaborative environment extends to cooperative learning activities, including innovative approaches such as 'Stand-up, Hand up, Pair up.' This interactive method facilitates knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning. Additionally, teachers delve into comprehension strategies, enhancing their instructional toolkit and further enriching their professional development experience.