This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides guidelines for inspectors to plan and deliver workshops for teachers. Discussion topics focus on the various inspector roles while delivering workshops, as well as the importance of getting feedback from teachers.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides two example workshops, a series of questions that compare and contrast the workshops, and an experimental learning cycle workshop template.  Discussion topics focus on identifying workshop objectives and incorporating the experimental learning cycle.

Appendix C of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes a 10- to 11- day sample unit focusing on objectives for one year of language study. Included are the general language skills covered and the stages and general steps of the lessons.

This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of general principles for instructed language acquisition. Discussion topics focus on the design and nature of these principles and their relevance to teachers in a variety of settings. 

This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides some of the major ‘common sense’ principles of vocabulary instruction and learning. Included are discussions on general language teaching and vocabulary principles.

This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, provides an overview of experimental learning. Background on experimental learning is included, along with how it is integrated into traditional educational programs. Discussion topics focus on using experimental learning to link education, work and personal development. 

This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, is part two of an overview of experimental learning. The focus is on integrating the technique into traditional educational programs and includes three models of the experimental learning process.

This resource, used in the Best Practices for Inspectors Online 1 course, focuses on the process of training trainers. Included are a series of pointers and considerations to be used in any training of trainers exercise. Discussion topics focus on planning, preparation, good techniques, attitude and facilitator behavior. 

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, describes how to adapt material and textbooks and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on the implementation of the ‘select, reject, supplement, and adapt materials’ (SARS) strategy to adapting textbooks for language learning.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides definitions and descriptions of teacher reflection, with practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporating teacher reflection into the classroom, as well as resources that can help teachers implement the technique.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides a rubric for assessing post-teaching reflection. Included are definitions and examples of the 'describe', 'analyze' and 'plan for action' stages of assessing post-teaching reflection.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides descriptions of observation reports and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporating observational reports into the classroom and related resources for teachers.

This resource is part three of a competency based assessment plan, focusing on giving workshops. It describes how to design, plan, deliver and critique a training workshop. The workshop focus is on informal testing. It is used on the third day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course. For more information, please see part 1, part 2, part 4, part 5, part 6, and part 7 of this resource.

Section VII of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) outlines the pedagogy and corresponding guiding principles for MS4 students. Included are descriptions of the guiding principles, the pedagogy needed to enact the principles and classroom examples.

Appendix sections A and B of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describe the sample themes and topics that span the seven years of the Algerian English curriculum.

This resource, used on the sixth day of the Best Practices for Supervisors course, presents a paradigm for receptive English language skills in a reading or listening lesson. This is described on a table, which is used to increase student interest in learning vocabulary related to the topic. The emphasis is on using cultural knowledge and integrating reading or listening text with a broader language framework.

This resource, used on the third day of the Best Practices for Supervisors course, is a worksheet that complements the sample English grammar lesson plan given to participants. Included are exercises for teaching rules related to "used to”.

This chart, part of the Inspector Manual, analyzes the use of different activity formats as assessment tools. Included are summaries of the pros and cons of various activity formats for reading and listening, writing, speaking and language use. Discussion topics focus on activity formats that range from short answer and multiple choice to dictation and oral presentation.

This resource is a handout focusing on understanding the characteristics of competency based assessment. Included are writing exercises and questions about the qualities of competency based assessment, as well as a rubric for assessing the writing exercises. It is used on the fourth day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.

This resource, used on the fourth day of the Best Practices for Supervisors course, is an article on language planning for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) teacher or teacher supervisor. It discusses the importance of language planning and looks at ways activities can be used to adapt and supplement course books.

Section VI of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the expanded curriculum for MS4 students. Included are descriptions of the overall entry and exit profiles of the learners, as well as a more detailed description of each of the competencies described in the exit profile.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, outlines specific inspector competencies. Included is a list of qualifications required of inspectors for teaching English, including English language teaching knowledge and skills, reflective skills, evaluation and feedback skills, training and development skills, and administrative skills. 

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides an analysis of the competency-based approach to teaching English. Included are descriptions of the approach and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on what is required for teaching the approach and resources to help teachers with implementation.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, provides a detailed analysis of the competency-based assessment of teachers. Included are descriptions and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporating assessment into the classroom and resources to help teachers implement the assessment.

Section VIII of the Guide to the Algerian English Curriculum for Middle School Year 4 (MS4) describes the assessment of MS4 students. Included are the purposes of assessment in language teaching and learning, and also the relationship between testing, assessment and evaluation.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, includes descriptions of competency-based rubrics and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporate competency-based rubrics into the classroom and resources for teachers.

This resource, part of the Inspector Manual, includes descriptions of competency-based projects and practical application for both teachers and inspectors. Discussion topics focus on guidelines to incorporate competency-based projects into the classroom and resources for teachers.

This resource is an example of a performance assessment. It includes an assignment to write a short article for the class newspaper and a competency-based assessment rubric for grading the assignment. It is used on the second day of the Best Practices for Inspectors 2 course.