Professional Development Centre
Our teachers are committed to ongoing professional development, providing students with an educational experience grounded in current best practices. We also offer training for educators and school leaders around the country, sharing knowledge to benefit other schools.
“Not only will we need highly professional instructors, but we must also be sure that our instructors are well-instructed… We seek not only to train the next generation of expert leaders, but also to develop a professional corps of world-class teachers.”
What We Offer
Our teachers are dedicated to developing themselves as well as our students. Educational instructors at the Professional Development Centre support them to deepen their expertise and put their training into practice. They also collaborate with colleagues across the Aga Khan Schools to share their experience.
We consult with teachers, school leaders and government education bodies to support national education priorities, and have developed outreach programmes for government, private and not-for-profit schools.
Training topics include:
- Teaching literacy
- Using activities in science lessons
- Encouraging participation in maths classes
- Using technology effectively
- Managing classes of students
- Advanced English language
- Providing leadership and management in education
- Sharing knowledge with other teachers
With post-course support for participants and a community feel throughout, we are creating a network of collaborative teachers and school leaders, ready to help each other raise the next generation.
“I am feeling more confident now after taking part in the session. With the training and technological resources, I will be able to guide my students effectively throughout their early years in the English language.”
Educators and facilitators gathered for an outreach session organised by the Professional Development Centre at AKA Dhaka.
Faculty members celebrate collaboration and creativity through a cultural performance during a professional development programme.
The Professional Development Centre team visited government primary schools to observe their activities and strengthen collaboration.
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Our PDC has provided 1,000 children in government schools with English language training
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We have worked with 60 government officials and primary school teachers to provide English language training
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Our Teacher Preparation Programme has trained 10 educators so far to become IB-certified teachers
Spotlights
The Academy celebrated the graduation of its first Teacher Preparation Programme (TPP) fellows, marking a milestone in advancing quality education in Bangladesh.
Spotlights
Learning, collaboration and growth: Recent PDC highlights at the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka
The PDC hosted impactful workshops for Academy and government school teachers, advancing professional growth and innovative teaching.
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First cohort of TPP fellows graduate from programme
The Academy celebrated the graduation of its first Teacher Preparation Programme (TPP) fellows, marking a milestone in advancing quality education in Bangladesh.
AKA Dhaka welcomes back government school teachers for PD session
The PDC hosted a mid-term training for government primary school teachers under the KIX project, focusing on phonological awareness using the Learning Toolkit+’s ABRACADABRA and READS software.
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