Facilitating effective professional development: technicians FD105
This is the third and final stage of Professional Development Leader stage 1 training and is designed for science technicians
Summary
This course is for teachers and other educational consultants who are undertaking Stage 1 of the Professional Development Leader Development Programme and who wish to become accredited with CPD Quality Mark
You should have completed FD101 and FD102 before completing this course.
This course looks at what can help make science CPD as effective as possible, with some practical guidance for technicians. It starts by exploring what the evidence suggests and then looks at how this can be put into practice. The whole process of running a course is considered: starting at the planning phase as outcomes are written; examining the sort of activities (including assessment) that could be part of the CPD itself; and finishing with techniques to support participants post-course.
This course also examines both why and how we should be involving science practical work in our science CPD, and what we can do to improve engagement from all staff. It is designed to help technicians based in schools or FE institutions who are working towards becoming effective Professional Development Leaders of science CPD, with a particular focus on how and when to help develop experimental knowledge and skills.
Outcomes
- Use evidence-based research when planning and facilitating science CPD sessions
- Plan meaningful assessment opportunities
- Select practical activities that will have a positive impact on the quality of teaching
- Identify and focus on any key skills or knowledge required by teachers/support staff for teaching with practical work
- Be aware of the health and safety responsibilities during any practical-based CPD session