Volkan İner
Metu Ülkem Private Mid. School
Türkiye
Volkan İner has been teaching English to 5th and 6th grade students for over 16 years. Throughout his career, he has worked at various private courses and schools, gaining extensive experience in the field of language education. He is currently teaching at Ülkem Private Middle School in Manisa, Turkey, operating under the consultancy of METU D.F.
For more than three years, Volkan has also been hosting the popular "Teacher Talks" sessions on Instagram, creating a platform for professional dialogue and exchange among educators.
He is the recipient of the Global Teacher Award 2021 and was honored with The Most Inspiring Teacher Award by INGED in the same year.
Teacher Talks as a CPD Model
25/07/2025 23:00 UTC
"Teacher Talks" is an innovative, educator-led CPD model connecting teachers globally through social media. Using Instagram and other platforms, it fosters professional dialogue, reflective practice, and global collaboration. Teachers learn from experts, share classroom insights, and build inclusive, supportive networks. This session explores how Teacher Talks transforms teacher development through accessible, peer-driven engagement.
Key takeaways:
Global Collaboration Enhances CPD: Teachers can expand their professional learning by engaging with peers and experts from around the world through social media platforms like Instagram.
Peer-Led, Accessible Development: Teacher Talks demonstrates how continuous professional development can be effective, flexible, and inclusive when led by teachers themselves in informal, supportive environments.
Reflective Practice Fuels Growth: Sharing classroom experiences and challenges encourages reflective practice, which is key to pedagogical innovation and ongoing teacher growth.