MmTESOL collaborated with the British Council Myanmar to support more than 1,500 English teachers and teacher educators from various regions in Myanmar, including those abroad.
This six-month project provided free MOOCs and webinars that focused on practical classroom skills such as pronunciation, communication, the four skills, and lesson planning. Teachers from all 15 regions participated, with 98% expressing satisfaction.
✅ 2 MOOCs:
- How to Teach Pronunciation
- Communication Skills
✅ 3 Webinar Series:
- Teaching the Four Skills
- Developing as Teachers
- Creating Lessons That Work
✅ Support:
- Peer-led reflection & sharing
- Data support for participants
- Zoom & WhatsApp groups for connection
💡 Why It Worked
- No cost to join
- Easy-to-access sessions (with tech help!)
- Peer-led follow-ups so teachers could teach each other
- Strong sense of community — local, national, and online
💬 What the Participant Teachers Expressed
“I’ve already shared what I learned with my whole school!”
“It made me confident again as a teacher.”
“The webinars were fun and so useful!”
This project demonstrated that with the appropriate support, Myanmar’s educators and teachers can foster their own growth and uplift one another.
🙌 We are incredibly grateful to the British Council, our dedicated volunteer facilitators, and all the exceptional teachers who made this remarkable event possible!