Showing items for tag “CPD”

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  The Challenge of Adult Learning (Maximising your CPD)

  Published 25/06/18, by Andrea Taylor

  The challenges that come with adult learning are common and absolutely predictable.  The key to understanding the challenges of adult learning comes with an appreciation of the fact that adults arrive at the table with a significant body of existing knowledge and experience.  It is this prior learning that creates problems when we are leading teaching or training that challenges existing practice, or introduces new concepts.

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  Why You Should Encourage Your Teachers to Tweet

  Published 26/03/18, by Andrea Taylor

  While there is no reliable way to measure the number of teachers using twitter, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that this platform is fast becoming an essential resource for teachers of all phases and sectors around the world.  A quick search of ‘why teachers should tweet’ returns a number of different testimonials from teachers reporting that the use of twitter for professional purposes ‘changed practices’, ‘renewed enthusiasm’ and even ‘improved wellbeing.’  With so many teachers now using twitter regularly to engage in debate and discussion, to share resources and to access the latest news, events and developments from across the educational world, it would be difficult to deny its potential power.  Read our 3 reasons to engage with twitter below…

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  5 Ways you can (and should) engage with education research!

  Published 20/03/18, by Andrea Taylor

  Read this post for 5 simple ways that all classroom teachers and school leaders can become more evidence informed.

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  3 Steps to Effective CPD

  Published 23/05/17, by Admin

  Cost-effective and impactful CPD has never been more important as schools face ever tighter budgets in the face of a changing education landscape.  School leaders are having to make tough decisions, balancing the needs of their staff and students with depleting budgets.  Our 3 step approach to CPD planning will help you focus your thinking on how to get the best from your professional development provision.

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