Category Archives: Professional Learning Communities

Planning a CPD Strategy: Some Questions For Reflection or Discussion

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

  What is the purpose of a CPD strategy, for you? And for others? What is the benefit of devising a strategy for CPD? What will the strategy help you to do? What ethos and values do you want to … Continue reading →

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Unseen Observation: A Tool For Reflection And Professional Learning

Posted on May 6, 2020 by

A post from Professor Matt O’Leary highlighting the benefits and potential applications for unseen observation: https://t.co/hXJDRnWAVb?amp=1 Blog post from Oliver Caviglioli outlining how you can use unseen observation in a coaching context: https://teachinghow2s.com/blog/coaching-with-unseen-observations Blog post from Oliver Caviglioli on a … Continue reading →

Posted in CPD, CPD for Teachers, Culture for Learning, FE, Innovation and Creativity in T&L, Lesson observations, Peer observation, Peer sharing, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities, reflection, Staff Development, Teacher education, Teaching and learning, Ungraded lesson observations, Unseen observations | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Book Now! FE Showcase 2020 – University of Derby

Posted on March 10, 2020 by

I am very pleased to be leading a workshop on Supported Experiments and Learning Communities as vehicles for practitioner-led enquiry and collaborative developmental practice. The event takes place on May 1st 2020 at  Kirtley Hall, University of Derby. More information … Continue reading →

Posted in Action research, Advanced Practitioners, Cognitive Load, CPD, CPD for Teachers, Evidence-based teaching, FE, Innovation and Creativity in T&L, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities, Research, Sharing good practice, Staff Development, Supported Experiments, Teaching and learning | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Creating Space For Professional Learning Communities And Supported Experiments To Flourish

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

In the last decade many schools and colleges have introduced Professional Learning Communities and/or Supported Experiments cycles, as vehicles for teachers to reflect on research and practice, explore new approaches, experiment in their classrooms, collaborate and share what they learn … Continue reading →

Posted in Action research, Advanced Practitioners, Coaching, CPD for Teachers, Culture for Learning, FE, Geoff Petty, Innovation and Creativity in T&L, Leadership of learning, Professional Development, Professional Learning Communities, Research, Sharing good practice, Staff Development, Supported Experiments | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Coaching for Coherence: perceptions, experience and impact of a teaching and learning coaching initiative in a further education context by Deborah Eagle

Posted on January 19, 2020 by

This is a really interesting read for coaches, Advanced Practitioners and Quality/Staff Development leads in the FE sector. Many insightful points about the significance of culture, collaboration, mindset and values in supporting and developing teachers. Link to the dissertation below: … Continue reading →

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The Role of Leadership in Prioritising and Improving the Quality of Teaching and Learning in Further Education: Project Report for FETL by Matt O’Leary, Rob Smith, Vanessa Cui and Fadia Dakka

Posted on November 8, 2019 by

This report presents the findings and recommendations of an independent research project into the role of leadership in prioritising and improving the quality of teaching and learning in further education. The project captures the views and experiences of further education … Continue reading →

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Advanced Practitioner Research and Development Programme: Book now!

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

AP development programme As part of an exciting ETF project with research on and professional development for Advanced Practitioners, there are places available for a three-day development programme this term. Information and booking details below. Book now as this is … Continue reading →

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