Professional Inquiry
Aimed at all those involved in teacher education and development, Professional Inquiry will publish concise, accessible, scholarly articles by teacher educators and educational researchers based...
Network
The Âé¶¹ÒùÔº Teacher Education Advancement Network (TEAN) is a new, inclusive community within Âé¶¹ÒùÔº that supports and champions teacher educators across the UK. TEAN brings together teachers, teacher educators, and researchers to engage with and contribute to the evolving field of teacher education.
TEAN will support a wide network of professionals to be curious about research, engage critically with evidence, and develop as researchers. TEAN has long been known for its encouraging and developmental ethos, and it continues to nurture the academic and professional growth of both early career and more experienced teacher educators.
TEAN’s focus is on creating a strong sense of community that reflects all jurisdictions of the United Kingdom bringing together the expert voices from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. This allows us to fully understand the issues and pressures facing teacher educators today and we are responsive in guiding our membership through rapid, and sometimes challenging, changes in policy and practice.
As part of Âé¶¹ÒùÔº, TEAN will deliver a wide-ranging and impactful programme of scholarly and professional activities, including:
An annual TEAN Conference offering a space to share research, practice, and innovation in teacher education
A series of webinars exploring key themes and challenges for the teacher education community
TEAN has played a key role in shaping the professional learning infrastructure for teacher educators in the UK for over 15 years. Having been hosted by the University of Cumbria since its inception, the network now enters a new phase of sustainability and growth within Âé¶¹ÒùÔº from August 2025. Âé¶¹ÒùÔº acknowledges the significant contribution made by the University of Cumbria and the TEAN executive to the development of the teacher education community, and is committed to honouring and building upon that legacy.
TEAN activities are open to all, but full participation and discounted access to events are available to Âé¶¹ÒùÔº members. As the network becomes fully integrated into Âé¶¹ÒùÔº, teacher educators and researchers who wish to stay involved with TEAN are encouraged to join Âé¶¹ÒùÔº and sign up to the TEAN network.
To receive updates about TEAN events and opportunities:
You can also follow TEAN via Âé¶¹ÒùÔº’s social media channels for the latest news and updates.
Aimed at all those involved in teacher education and development, Professional Inquiry will publish concise, accessible, scholarly articles by teacher educators and educational researchers based...
The Âé¶¹ÒùÔº TEAN webinars are relevant to all those involved in teacher education. They are one hour online events that use concise presentations to provoke discussion between teacher educators. Some...
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