{"id":46982,"date":"2026-08-10T13:41:46","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:41:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/tuan-le-dao-tao-va-phat-trien-nam-2026-san-sang-cho-mot-nam-hoc-chat-luong-va-phat-trien\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T14:34:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T07:34:46","slug":"professional-development-weeks-2026-ready-for-a-year-of-quality-and-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/professional-development-weeks-2026-ready-for-a-year-of-quality-and-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development Weeks 2026: Ready for a year of quality and growth"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Before the 2026\u20132027 academic year officially began, UTS teachers and staff came together for Professional Development Weeks 2026 \u2013 two weeks dedicated to learning, connecting, and preparing for the journey ahead. At UTS, a quality learning experience for students always begins with the continuous growth of the educators who support them.<\/em><\/p>\n

UTS educators come together around a shared educational vision\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Professional Development Weeks (PD Weeks) is an annual professional development programme at UTS, providing an opportunity for the entire team to reflect on achievements, update their knowledge, share experiences, and align on key priorities for the educational journey ahead.<\/p>\n

The programme began with a whole-school gathering that brought together the UTS community. During the event, educators who demonstrated dedication and made meaningful contributions throughout the 2025\u20132026 academic year were recognised for their efforts and impact in nurturing students\u2019 talents.<\/p>\n

Addressing all teachers and staff, Ms. Anita Spittle \u2013 Head of School at US Vietnam Talent International School \u2013 reaffirmed UTS\u2019s educational philosophy, vision, mission, and theme for the academic year, ensuring that every educator shares a common understanding and commitment to the School\u2019s goals.<\/p>\n

Continuously enhancing the quality of teaching and learning<\/span><\/h2>\n

A key focus throughout Professional Development Weeks was strengthening the team\u2019s professional capabilities and further enhancing the quality of educational practice.<\/p>\n

The training sessions explored practical questions that educators encounter every day in the classroom: How can we establish and maintain positive expectations? How can we design a classroom environment that encourages students to become independent learners? How can we identify students\u2019 different needs and provide the right support for each of them?<\/p>\n

Nurturing a growth mindset in every educator\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If students are encouraged to continuously explore, learn, and grow, the educators who accompany them on that journey must embrace the same mindset.<\/p>\n

Through sessions on \u201cGrowth Mindset\u201d and \u201cPeer Learning,\u201d the UTS team explored how to build a culture in which every member believes in their ability to keep learning, adapting, and developing.<\/p>\n

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The UTS team learns and shares through professional development sessions<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The programme also provided opportunities for teachers to learn directly from one another \u2013 asking questions, sharing effective practices, discussing real-world challenges, and exploring solutions based on their collective experience.<\/p>\n

The spirit of \u201cLifelong Learning,\u201d one of UTS\u2019s Core Values, is reflected in every educator\u2019s willingness to reflect on their own practice and continuously seek better ways to support students.<\/p>\n

\"Tinh<\/p>\n

\u201cLifelong Learning\u201d is one of UTS\u2019s core values<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Technology for future-focused education\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

As technology and artificial intelligence continue to rapidly transform the way the world learns and works, preparing education for the future was also an important focus of this year\u2019s Professional Development Weeks.<\/p>\n

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The UTS team explores how educational technology and AI can enhance teaching and learning experiences.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Through the session \u201cExploring EdTech: Ideas, AI and Impact,\u201d the UTS team explored new possibilities in educational technology and AI, while discussing how technology can create meaningful and practical impact on teaching and learning.<\/p>\n

At UTS, technology is not viewed as an end in itself. Its value lies in how it can support teachers in designing more effective learning experiences, expand opportunities for exploration, and help students progressively develop the competencies they need for the future.<\/p>\n

Creating an environment where every student is seen and empowered to grow<\/span><\/h2>\n

The quality of education is shaped not only by the curriculum or teaching methods, but also by how each student experiences their learning environment every day.<\/p>\n

Sessions focusing on inclusive education, classroom environments, identifying students\u2019 needs, and establishing positive expectations further reinforced UTS\u2019s student-centred approach to education.<\/p>\n

\"\u0110\u1ed9i<\/p>\n

UTS teachers work together to create a student-centred learning environment<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Every student enters the classroom with different strengths, needs, and pathways for development. Therefore, teachers need to understand not only what students are learning, but also what each student needs to learn, grow, and thrive.<\/p>\n

Conclusion\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Professional Development Weeks 2026 may have come to a close, but the journey of learning continues. With strengthened professional expertise, renewed energy, and a shared vision for the journey ahead, the UTS team is ready to begin the 2026\u20132027 academic year, creating quality, positive, and meaningful learning experiences for every student.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Before the 2026\u20132027 academic year officially began, UTS teachers and staff came together for Professional Development Weeks 2026 \u2013 two weeks dedicated to learning, connecting, and preparing for the journey ahead. At UTS, a quality learning experience for students always begins with the continuous growth of the educators who support them. UTS educators come together around a shared educational vision\u00a0 Professional Development Weeks (PD Weeks) is an annual professional development programme at UTS, providing an opportunity for the entire team to reflect on achievements, update their knowledge, share experiences, and align on key priorities for the educational journey ahead. The programme began with a whole-school gathering that brought together the UTS community. During the event, educators who demonstrated dedication and made meaningful contributions throughout the 2025\u20132026 academic year were recognised for their efforts and impact in nurturing students\u2019 talents. Addressing all teachers and staff, Ms. Anita Spittle \u2013 Head of School at US Vietnam Talent International School \u2013 reaffirmed UTS\u2019s educational philosophy, vision, mission, and theme for the academic year, ensuring that every educator shares a common understanding and commitment to the School\u2019s goals. Continuously enhancing the quality of teaching and learning A key focus throughout Professional Development Weeks was strengthening the team\u2019s professional capabilities and further enhancing the quality of educational practice. The training sessions explored practical questions that educators encounter every day in the classroom: How can we establish and maintain positive expectations? How can we design a classroom environment that encourages students to become independent learners? How can we identify students\u2019 different needs and provide the right support for each of them? Nurturing a growth mindset in every educator\u00a0 If students are encouraged to continuously explore, learn, and grow, the educators who accompany them on that journey must embrace the same mindset. Through sessions on \u201cGrowth Mindset\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":46989,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46982"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46982\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46992,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46982\/revisions\/46992"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/46989"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/utschool.edu.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}