Webinar: Pedagogical support for apprenticeships: teachers and trainers The eighth EAfA webinar on 29 April 2020 discussed ‘Pedagogical support for apprenticeships: teachers and trainers’. © Matej Kastelic / Shutterstock.com The quality of teachers and trainers is the most significant factor in the performance of educational systems, and apprenticeships are no exception. It's important to understand how to prepare teachers and trainers for the future, particular during this time of uncertainty caused by COVID-19. Expert speaker Andrew McCoshan explained how investing in continuing professional development for teachers and trainers can boost their professional status. He also outlined ways that it can increase their pedagogical skills, and in particular why we need to develop in-company trainers. Guest speakers Norbert Schöbel and Ann Vanden-Bulcke from the European Commission presented the latest policy developments at European level. These developments focus on ensuring that teachers and trainers are ready to work with the tools for digital and distance learning, which are all the more necessary during the COVID-19 outbreak. This webinar proved popular, with almost 300 attendees registering in advance. If you missed out, you can listen to the recording and view the presentation slides here: Download the presentation from the webinar Watch a recording of the webinar