People
鈥�
Dr James Calleja appointed to the CPD Council Advisory Board
Dr James Calleja, senior lecturer at the Faculty of Education, University of Malta, and Chairholder of the UNESCO Chair on Teacher Professional Development using Lesson Study, has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Board of the for the period October 2026 to October 2027.
The CPD Council is an independent professional initiative committed to advancing the quality, recognition, credibility and continuous improvement of continuing professional development (CPD). It works towards establishing credible approaches to professional training and development assessment, evaluation, verification and quality assurance.
In his advisory role, Dr Calleja will contribute his expertise and professional experience to support the Council’s strategic development and international recognition, particularly in relation to professional learning and development frameworks and practices.
Dr Calleja brings extensive experience in teacher professional development, educational leadership and collaborative approaches to professional learning. Through his work as UNESCO Chair, he advances research, reflection and collaboration in Lesson Study as a means of strengthening teacher professional development and transforming schools into learning communities.
This appointment provides an opportunity to contribute to international dialogue on the future and recognition of CPD and further strengthens the University of Malta’s engagement with initiatives that advance the quality of CPD.
