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The Teacher as Designer: Self-Development through Smarter Planning

About the Session In an era of rapid educational change, a teacher’s greatest asset is no longer just their subject knowledge, but their ability to evolve. This session invites educators to view lesson planning not as a clerical chore, but as a primary vehicle for professional self-development. In this session, we will explore how high-impact planning reduces teacher burnout while sharpening instructional clarity. Participants will learn to adopt 21st-century educational practices that move beyond teacher-centred rote memorisation to student-centred active learning. Key Takeaways • The Planning Mindset: How to transition from being a classroom "instructor" to a learning "designer" and "facilitator". • The SMART Framework: Techniques for setting personal professional goals that mirror student objectives. • The Power of the Feedback Loop: Practical ways to utilise student misconceptions and real-time feedback to refine your own teaching practice. Learning Outcomes By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: • Draft a SMART-aligned lesson plan that incorporates clear success criteria. • Apply the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) framework to empower students and reduce teacher fatigue. • Adopt low-tech, high-impact engagement strategies that rebuild teacher confidence in any classroom environment. • Implement a structured "Teacher Reflection" routine to identify personal areas for growth after every session. About the Facilitator Angela Imhanguelo is a TEFL-certified educator, instructional designer and pedagogical researcher dedicated to breaking down complex educational theory for everyday classroom practice. She has a foundational background in English Language and Literature with a BA from the University of Benin and an MA (in view) from the University of Lagos. She also has extensive experience as an English Language and Literature teacher. She has successfully mentored over 60 students in preparation for high-stakes external examinations. Transitioning her expertise into EdTech, Angela currently serves as an Arts Subjects Instructor and Content Creator, where she designs and presents high-impact multimedia curriculum and instruction for Senior Secondary students. Beyond the classroom, Angela is an active researcher in Semiotics, Multimodality and Modern literacy. She has gained a large following on LinkedIn, where she publishes instructional strategies that help teachers move from teacher-centred rote memorisation to student-centred active learning. She is also an advocate for teacher self-development who focuses on helping educators rebuild their confidence in the digital age. She empowers teachers to move from being "sources of knowledge" to "facilitators of knowledge" through reflective practice, goal setting and the strategic use of low-tech, high-impact digital tools.