Why Evidence-Based Teacher Development?
Because every teacher deserves to know what works — and every student in Bangladesh deserves the impact of great teaching.
Why evidence matters in education
Teachers make hundreds of decisions each day — about explanation, questioning, grouping, and feedback. When those decisions are guided by reliable research, the effect on learning can be transformative.
Evidence-based teacher development means using the best available research, tested methods, and professional judgement to improve learning outcomes. It moves training away from guesswork and towards proven practice that makes classrooms more effective, inclusive, and sustainable.
The challenge in Bangladesh
Professional development in Bangladesh is often short-term, generic, and disconnected from classroom realities. Coaching and follow-up support are rare, which means new skills fade before they can take root. Schools struggle to align training with curriculum reforms or evaluation systems.
As a result, teachers are overworked, leaders are stretched, and improvement efforts lose momentum. That’s the gap EBTD exists to close.
What the research says
- High-quality professional development improves student outcomes (Darling-Hammond et al., 2017).
- Sustained, collaborative learning changes classroom practice more effectively than one-off workshops (EEF Guidance Report, 2021).
- Evidence-based leadership frameworks such as the NPQs help embed lasting improvement across schools.
Together, these findings show that improvement isn’t a mystery — it’s a discipline built on evidence, reflection, and shared responsibility.
How EBTD puts evidence into action
- Modular training: Six integrated themes — AI in Teaching, Metacognition, Assessment, Behaviour, Feedback, and Curriculum Design.
- Blended learning: Face-to-face workshops combined with 20–30 hours of structured online learning per module.
- Implementation support: Frameworks and evaluation tools to embed improvement plans and sustain change.
- Inclusive practice: Resources designed for large classes, bilingual settings, and diverse learners across Bangladesh.
Our goal is simple: to make evidence usable — tomorrow, not someday.
Real-world impact
Imagine a science teacher in Rajshahi cutting marking time in half through smarter feedback, or a headteacher in Dhaka building a culture of coaching that lifts results across the school. This is the kind of change EBTD exists to create — practical, measurable, and lasting.
Questions and answers
More about evidence, research, and why this approach matters for Bangladesh (BD).
What does “evidence-based teacher development” actually mean?
It means making professional learning decisions based on reliable research about what improves student outcomes. In practice, this involves testing ideas, using implementation guidance, and focusing on what changes classroom behaviour — not just what sounds good in theory.
Why is evidence-based training so important in Bangladesh?
Because teachers here face unique challenges — large classes, exam pressure, limited resources — and deserve support that is proven to work in similar contexts. Evidence brings clarity and focus, helping schools spend less time guessing and more time improving learning.
How does EBTD choose which evidence to use?
We draw primarily from trusted sources such as the EEF, UK NPQs, UNESCO, UNICEF, and peer-reviewed studies. Each concept is then localised through Bangladeshi case studies, teacher interviews, and pilot programmes to ensure it fits real classrooms.
What kinds of change does evidence-based development achieve?
Teachers report greater confidence, improved questioning and feedback, and higher student engagement. Leaders see stronger collaboration, clearer priorities, and better use of data. Most importantly, students gain deeper understanding — not just exam survival.
How can schools or teachers get started?
Begin with the Teacher Training in Bangladesh (BD) page to explore upcoming modules, or contact us for tailored programmes under our School Partnerships initiative.
Want to know how EBTD began and why this mission matters so deeply? Meet the founder and hear our story.
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