Focused groups where members working in the same area share practice, run sessions and support each other.
Teaching English to primary and pre-primary children.
The Young Learners group looks at how children acquire English in large classes and low-resource settings: classroom routines, storytelling, songs and play-based practice, and assessment that suits the age group. The group meets online each month and runs a strand at the annual conference.
For trainers, mentors and heads of department.
A group for those who support other teachers — running INSET, observing lessons, mentoring newly qualified colleagues and building development programmes that survive a busy term. Sessions are practical and centred on the training work members are doing now.
Fair, useful assessment of English in the classroom.
From writing better test items to giving feedback that changes what learners do next, this group works on classroom assessment and its relationship with public examinations. Members share tasks, rubrics and moderation practice.
Digital tools that earn their place in a lesson.
This group takes a sceptical, practical look at classroom technology: what works with one shared device, what works with none, and how to use online platforms without losing the class. It also runs the association's webinar programme.
Support for teachers writing about their own practice.
For members who want to research their classrooms and publish what they find. The group runs writing circles, pairs first-time authors with reviewers, and feeds the association's newsletter and journal.
Special Interest Groups are open to all ITTAB members at no extra cost. Tell us which one interests you and we will put you in touch with the coordinator.
