The Evidence People
Here we are looking forwards to the glories of an English spring and an Easter break. It’s good to have a rhythm to steady us in the turmoil of so much headline change in the education system. I was reflecting on the scale of the changes at a conference at the weekend as we analysed challenges facing the system and the areas of policy that might be holding us all back. Mathew Taylor from RSA properly (and entertainingly) pointed us towards the challenges
This article looks at research evidence about the characteristics of effective professional learning, and the skills of professional learners. It also explains how to make the most of learning opportunities within the school. By developing your own understanding of professional learning and learners, you can become more confident about the choices you have to make with limited resources.
The full article can be accessed here.
To accompany the release of the New Standard for CPD, Philippa Cordingley has produced a special blog which can be found below. Read the the New Standard at www.gov.uk/government/publications/standard-for-teachers-professional-development
It’s a no brainer isn’t it? A pocket of
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November 2011
My session at the forthcoming SSAT conference aims to help school leaders, teachers and CPD facilitators use the new Standard for CPD to create a dynamic and coherent environment for continuing professional development and learning. We will be concentrating on Ofsted’s frequently repeated challenge to schools to evaluate the impact of CPD more effectively; and looking at ways of doing this that also enhance the quality of the process for teachers and for their pupils. Here’s a mini blog that I hope will tempt you to join us! |
