Developing a Teacher for Excellence
| 1 - Becoming aware | |
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| CPD will include: |
| In-service (IS) |
| Conferences |
| Presentations |
| Improvement plans |
| Reading |
| CD-ROMs |
| Staffroom chat |
| Packs |
| 2 - Becoming interested | |
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| CPD will include: |
| Finding out more |
| Research |
| Talking to colleagues |
| Joining interest groups |
| Reflecting on practice |
| Making small changes |
| Applying new learning |
| Peer observation |
| Developing a reflective log |
| 3 - Integrating into practice | |
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| CPD will include: |
| Internalising new learning |
| Trying out new methodologies |
| Classroom-based research |
| Collaborative practice |
| Developing and leading small projects |
| Using standards to review practice |
| Evaluating impact on learning |
| 4 - Innovating and creating |
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| CPD will include: |
| Sharing and leading learning |
| Seeking new insights and making new connections |
| Online communities |
| Accredited learning |
| Linking and integrating learning |
| Gathering and taking account of evidence |
| Coaching and mentoring colleagues |
| Developing and leading teams |
Illustrative example of how it might work
| 1 - Becoming aware | |
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| In-school in-service led by local authority co-ordinator on ACfE |
Discussion in department group |
| 2 - Becoming interested | |
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| Attending sector-specific course |
| Working through ACfE toolkit with small group in school |
| Talking to school AifL co-ordinator about connections and good local practice |
Trying traffic lights and waiting time |
| 3 - Integrating into practice | |
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| Peer observation with colleague focusing on giving pupil feedback |
| Leading project in department/stage on positive feedback to pupils |
| Joining online community |
| Offering session to newly qualified teachers (NQTs) in authority |
| Recording progress in learning log and discussion at PRD |
Do course on 'Maintaining a Professional Portfolio' |
| 4 - Innovating and creating |
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| Undertake university module on coaching and mentoring |
| Lead whole-school session on ACfE, AifL and transformational change |
| Lead ACfE implementation group in school |
Develop and lead whole-school health promotion initiative, working with colleagues from other schools in cluster or neighbourhood |
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