IEA Centre for Professional Development

In Mathematics, the Inductees had hands-on experience using mathematics manipulatives (concrete materials) to build a strong conceptual understanding of trading and regrouping. This emphasises the importance of students having opportunities to represent numbers in as many different ways as possible with concrete materials. This approach helps learners understand why and how numbers work before moving on to procedural understanding (algorithms). Our School Advisor, Ms. Caroline Moeder, ensured that all Inductees fully understood these important concepts (Learning with Understanding)

📚✨ TIPS Training in Action! ✨📚

Last week, the Inductees actively engaged in Phonemic Awareness Practice during the 2-Hour Literacy Block in English, guided by School Advisor, Ms Alice Naime.

Teacher Induction Programme 2026 is now underway!

The year began with a 2-Day Orientation held last week Thursday and Friday, setting the foundation for an exciting learning journey ahead.

This week, training officially kicked off with lots of team-building activities, giving our Inductees the opportunity to get to know each other better and build strong connections. We were also honoured to have an official welcome by the Director of Education, Dr. Cherie Litwiller, who shared encouraging words with the Inductees as they begin the programme.

Training sessions include:

-Introduction to the Diploma of International Education / Teacher Induction Programme
-Learning Environment
-New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL)
-IEA Core Curriculum and Key Outcomes, including:
-Foundations of the IEA Curriculum
-Structure of the IEA Curriculum: Key Outcomes, Level Outcomes,
Contributing Outcomes
-Inclusive Education

Towards the end of the week, sessions will conclude with:

-ICT Skills (Computer Maintenance & Email Etiquette)
-Reflection on Teaching
-Growth Mindset
-Professional Reading

We look forward to a year of learning, growth, and professional development with our TIPS 2026 Inductees. Welcome to the IEA!

Here are some highlights from this week’s sessions.

We are excited to celebrate the successful completion of the 2025 IEA Teacher Induction Program!
It has been an amazing journey of learning and discovery through both training and school placements across our schools in Port Moresby. Congratulations to all our Inductees for your tireless commitment and dedication throughout the program.
A heartfelt thank you to our Mentors for sharing your expertise and guiding your inductees during their placement. To our TIP Liaisons, thank you for ensuring schedules and lesson observations ran smoothly. To our Principals, we appreciate your continuous support in hosting and encouraging our inductees in your schools.
We also extend our sincere thanks to SHARP, our sponsor for the Special Recognition Awards, and to Theodist Ltd for your generous support toward this event.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!