Leading Professional Development in Science Education
Summary
Effective leaders of professional development need to create a culture where teacher learning is valued and effective. Planning a programme for a department, school, college or cluster begins with effective needs analysis. It demands an understanding of the underpinning policies and practices and the skills required to deliver high-quality, relevant professional development. This course will help you to identify the principles, strategies and resources that can be used to develop a programme that is valued by colleagues and demonstrates impact in the science classroom. There will be opportunities for follow-on supported learning in school.
Outcomes
You will be able to:
- conduct appropriate needs analysis for all staff in the context of relevant frameworks eg Ofsted, local authorities
- plan a programme to meet these needs which draws on a range of professional development approaches and resources
- identify the particular needs of adult learners and know how to address these
- evaluate professional development and assure its impact
Notes
Impact Awards
Impact Award bursary from the Department for Education may be available toward the cost of this CPD for teachers or technicians. The value of the award is 60% of the activity fee. Applicants must be employed in a state funded secondary school or college, including maintained schools, academies and free schools. Find out more