http://www.teachingtimes.com/zone/professional-learning.htm en-GB Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:30:59 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/professional-development-schools-future.htm Graham Handscomb indicates that preparing for future transformation may involve radical change now. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:50:47 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/improving-teaching-learning.htm Graham Handscomb shows how professional development is fundamentally about learning - improving the learning of children and learning alongside them. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:51:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/cross_curriculum_book_sale.htm Imaginative Minds are offering education professionals a range of discounted cross-curriculum titles from our online catalogue in our Autumn BOOK SALE. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:41:45 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/howtoimproveastrugglingtraineeteachersperformance.htm Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges in teacher training is addressing unsatisfactory performance. Loic Menzies gives us a case study which demonstrates how the training team worked with a struggling trainee to ensure he made progress. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:14:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/.htm Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/.htm Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/.htm Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/.htm Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt_how-to_lead-support.htm What is innovative professional development and how can it be promoted? Vivienne Porritt sets the scene and shows that innovation lies as much in how we think about and approach professional development as in the opportunities experienced. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:53:43 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-creative-professional-development.htm Kirsten Gibbs and Jan Kof-Tsekpo are keen to promote the educational role of museums and archives. They describe the learning activities and partnerships with schools being developed by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:55:09 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-pushing-boundaries.htm Graham Handscomb examines the Government White Paper, “The Importance of Teaching” and refects on whether there is suffcient commitment to continuing professional development and innovation. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:58:33 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-how-to_deepen-professional-learning.htm Carol Taylor, Donna Barratt and Marlene Clark discover how their programme of professional learning and development brought about gains fro teachers and pupils in a North London Primary school. The key learning points they draw from their experiences will be valuable for all schools. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-museums-education.htm Pam Meecham gives a response to the previous article: “Creative Professional Development” and argues for a more searching debate about the educational role of museums. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:01:04 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-effective-practices-professional-development.htm In this article, based on the case studies of the Effective Practices in Continuing Professional Development project, Vivienne Porritt and Peter Earley refect on the nature of effective CPD with particular reference to impact evaluation. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:02:11 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-how-to_innovative-strategic-connections.htm Karen Spence-Thomas describes the innovative work of three schools to forge links between professional development, performance management and pupil outcomes. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:03:34 GMT http://www.teachingtimes.com/articles/pdt-professional-development-thoughts.htm Krishan Sood gives a personal refection on the professional development scene and the challenges to be faced. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:05:33 GMT