On December 26, 2025, the Department of Philology and Language Teaching at ISFT Institute hosted a seminar-training titled “Embedding Reflective Practice and CPD into the PRESETT Curriculum” within the framework of the British Council AELLCA project. The event reflected ISFT’s ongoing commitment to strengthening quality teacher education and fostering sustainable professional growth among educators.

The seminar featured Nodira Isamukhamedova, Head of the MA TESOL Department, Founder of Mentor Hub and ELT UZ, Hornby Scholarship recipient, Associate Professor at the University of Westminster, and PhD holder, as the distinguished guest speaker. Faculty members actively engaged in the sessions, which combined theoretical perspectives with practical guidance on developing reflective competence in pre-service English language teachers and integrating Continuing Professional Development (CPD) into teacher education curricula.

At ISFT, reflective practice is viewed as a cornerstone of effective teaching and lifelong learning. The seminar emphasized innovative methodologies and reflective strategies that empower educators to critically evaluate their professional practice an

 d continuously enhance teaching quality. By equipping participants with actionable tools and contemporary approaches, the training contributed to building a resilient and forward-looking academic community.

This event reaffirmed ISFT’s dedication to advancing quality education and supporting professional development in line with global educational priorities, ensuring that future English language teachers are prepared to meet the evolving demands of the profession.