UK: DfE Standard for teachers’ professional development
Posted: Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:07 pm
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Standard for teachers’ professional development
Implementation guidance for school leaders, teachers, and organisations that offer professional development for teachers
July 2016
Contents
Introduction 3
Using this guidance 4
Definitions 4
What does ‘professional development’ mean? 5
Programmes versus activities 5
The standard 6
Part 1 – Professional development should have a clear focus on improving and evaluating pupil outcomes 7
Part 2 – Professional development should be underpinned by robust evidence and expertise 8
Part 3 – Professional development should include collaboration and expert challenge 9
Part 4 – Professional development programmes should be sustained over time 10
Part 5 – Professional development must be prioritised by school leadership 11
Bibliography 12