Monthly Archives: May 2013

Managers as learning leaders: some practical activities for team meetings

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Curriculum managers and programme leaders in the FE sector are evolving into learning leaders and finding that they are expected to take a greater role in improving T&L in their areas. For many, it is a great challenge to find … Continue reading →

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Peer observation: a case study from a London college

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Joanne Miles met Deborah Eagle from Southgate College in 2010 when Deborah attended Joanne’s training day on using project management skills to deliver Supported Experiments action research projects. Since then, Joanne has been supporting Deborah with training and project planning … Continue reading →

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Coaching teachers after a “poor” lesson observation: challenges and tips

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

Mentoring or coaching colleagues after a lesson where they received a poor observation report can be a challenging process, due to the attitudes and opinions below. It is sensitive work and requires a wide-ranging skill set and thoughtful, careful approach … Continue reading →

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