Trust, Teaching & Professional Capital

Trust, Teaching & Professional Capital

“Strong cultures of collaborative professionalism are like strong teams. They thrive on diversity and disagreement, promote good variation of style, strengths, and overall approach, and increase individual as well as collective talent.” Fullan, M. & Hargreaves, A....
Is Twitter CPD?

Is Twitter CPD?

This recent article outlines the many benefits of teachers engaging with other teachers through Twitter or social media. As it rightly outlines, Twitter is an excellent resource for finding ideas, hearing about new research, being informed and potentially challenging...
Can Lesson Study Work in the UK?

Can Lesson Study Work in the UK?

Lesson Study is a model of collaborative enquiry originating from Japan that is becoming increasingly popular around the world as a way to enhance classroom practice. When carried out effectively, Lesson Study has the potential to transform teacher practice and...
Guest Post: Simon Knight on Vulnerable Learners

Guest Post: Simon Knight on Vulnerable Learners

Guest Post: Simon Knight on Vulnerable Learners Read an exclusive extract from the National Education Trust’s upcoming book ‘Learning without Labels’. This blog is an edited chapter from NET’s upcoming book ‘Learning without Labels’ due...