Blog

With new research and policy changes always in motion, CPD can be a fast-moving world. Read our collection of news and insights on professional development in education, as well as updates on Teacher Development Trust’s programmes, advocacy, and events.

Why we need ‘evidence champions’ to deal with schools’ performance management
The question is whether this ‘shape up or ship out’ approach ultimately leads to better outcomes for both pupils and teachers.
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a group of teachers
Can Lesson Study Work in the UK?
Lesson Study is a model of collaborative enquiry originating from Japan that is becoming increasingly popular
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How can schools use Appreciative Inquiry to improve their own practice?
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a teacher researching
Should we stop CPD about teaching techniques?
There is a huge amount of teacher professional development that is concerned with imparting 'effective techniques' for teachers.
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School Governing Boards and CPD
Most governing boards are less sure about the strategies schools employ for supporting their employees through continuous professional development
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a thoughtful teacher
“This Will Never Work!” – Exploration of Resistance to Change
Resistance from colleagues is a familiar experience to many school leaders. In many cases this resistance is not unfounded.
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