CPD developments in China: insights from the 2022 New English Curriculum Standards

Abstract

The 2022 New English Curriculum Standards (NECS) in China represent a significant shift towards an integrated, holistic approach to developing core competencies and international understanding among students (MoE PRC, 2022). On 19 April 2024, a diverse panel of experts convened at the IATEFL Conference in Brighton to discuss the recent developments in CPD for English teachers in China under the NECS. The panel brought together insights from UK-China collaborative research and CPD projects supported by the British Council, exploring challenges, needs and future directions at this critical juncture in China’s educational development