VIETTESOL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2025

In an age where content is increasingly self-generated and learning is often self-directed, NEAS is reimagining its Professional Development (PD) strategy to better reflect how educators learn best—by taking the wheel themselves. The most effective PD is teacher-driven and this 50-minute session will introduce NEAS’s new three-tiered PD framework, designed to empower educators while maintaining quality, structure, and recognition. In our entry level tier, openly accessible PD content allows teachers to explore, create, and share on their own terms. Built from content provided by teachers themselves, Tier 1 invites broad participation and engagement with content targeting the issues of specific, localised teaching communities. This is the starting point for deeper engagement. In our second tier as teachers generate and engage with Tier 1 content, NEAS will respond by curating and developing structured learning pathways. These practitioner-focused modules are free or discounted for NEAS Associate members and support continuous engagement, ensuring content aligns with sector needs while retaining flexibility. For those seeking formal recognition, Tier 3 offers microcredentials such as the NEAS Master Practitioner. These are stackable, high-value credentials that can articulate into formal qualifications with university and other tertiary providers. This model creates a dynamic, scalable, and sustainable PD ecosystem. NEAS provides the infrastructure—platforms, incentives, recognition, and quality assurance—while educators lead the learning journey. This session will provide participants an understanding of the strategy, technology, and engagement model behind this forward-looking initiative