Independent professional development listings and advice
Target the learning of specific pupils
- Professional development is most effective when you're aiming to improve the learning of a specific group of pupils.
- To maximise the benefit, decide on the specific pupils and a clear learning goal for them before you choose a course, event, expert or resource.
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Sustain the CPD for at least two terms
- A one-off training event rarely changes habits effectively, you need to actively pursue a new idea or skill for at least two terms, or more than 50 hours if you want to see a long-lasting change. Sustained experimentation and refinement is the best way of embedding a theoretical idea in everyday classroom practice.
- A single course could kick-start this process or act as a refresher during the learning process, but shouldn't be undertaken without a plan to continue the learning back at school or college.
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Work with colleagues to plan & observe
- You're much more likely to succeed in improving your teaching habits if you work with colleagues.
- You need to find time to identify ideas, share and discuss the progress of new ideas regularly including trying out new approaches, plan lessons/interventions together, observe each other, examine work samples and assessments and keep adapting and improving. To do this you must allocate time for the regular giving and receiving of constructive feedback.
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Consult an expert, course, or resource
- The most effective professional development requires an outside voice to support, challenge your beliefs and assumptions and guide the implementation of new ideas, as well as a mentor or coach to facilitate your learning.
- If you keep everything in-house you may be recycling ideas that are less effective, choosing sub-optimal strategies, making mistakes that others have already made, and you may stop investigating before you've fully an explored an idea.
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Evalute the effect on pupils' learning
- Throughout the learning process you should keep evaluating how the learning experience of your pupils has changed. Just because you've change your practice doesn't necessarily mean they're learning any more effectively.
- Use a variety of ways of evaluating learning: tests, homeworks, surveys, work-samples, observations or video, and of course simply asking pupils.
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- Find out about our work to improve the quality of training, and our campaign for teacher-led school improvement.
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Understanding Dyslexia and Co-occurrence in Adults (Online) 
Dyslexia Action This unit aims to give practitioners from a variety of settings (training and learning support staff in FE and HE as well as work-based training and The Prison Service) an understanding of recent research findings in relation to dyslexia, Specific Language Impairment (SLI), dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The severe impact that language... (read more) £275.00 (no VAT on this item) next course Sept/Oct 2013(Duration: 20 hours for 5 weeks) |
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Understanding & Supporting Adults with Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties
Dyslexia Action Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn during the holidays without having to compromise your travel plans. E-learning means you do not have to be in one place at any particular time. It means you can access the course via the internet at any time and in any place, even while on the beach! These courses are suitable for teachers and teaching assistants working in schools and colleges (continuing your professional development) £645.00 (no VAT on this item) bookings close midnight 19th June(Duration: 3rd July 2013- 16th September 2013) |
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Dyslexia Action Guild Conference 4th July 2013 University of Surrey
Dyslexia Action The Dyslexia Guild hold an Annual Summer Conference for those with professional interests in dyslexia. The conference covers a range of topics, features key speakers from within the industry and showcases a range of exhibitors. (Duration: 4th July 2013 - University of Surrey) |
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Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Programme Course (Online)
Dyslexia Action The Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma programmes (accredited by Middlesex University) in Dyslexia and Literacy are unique online qualifications designed for teachers and support teachers who wish to train as specialist teachers in Dyslexia and Literacy. The aim of the Postgraduate programme is to train teachers to be informed, skilled practitioners who understand the theory and practice of... (read more) £1,500.00 (no VAT on this item) per module cost, next course starts 9th September 2013(Duration: 15 - 20 hours per week) |
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Introduction to Dyslexia and Co-occurring Difficulties (Online)
Dyslexia Action This unit is designed to provide an introduction to some of the key elements in current dyslexia research and practice. The concept of 'specific learning difficulties' is appraised and the prevalence of co-occurring difficulties is examined. The analysis of performance is a crucial skill for all practitioners: this unit aims to provide both the background knowledge and the tools to take a fresh, analytical approach to performance in a range of settings. £275.00 (no VAT on this item) next course Sept/Oct 2013(Duration: 20 Hours over 5 weeks) |
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Literacy and Numeracy Skills and the Adult Learner with Dyslexia (Online)
Dyslexia Action http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/supporting-adults-programme £275.00 (no VAT on this item) next course Sept/Oct 2013(Duration: 30 hours with 5 weeks) |
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Adapting to the Needs of the Adult Learner with Dyslexia in Different Settings
Dyslexia Action For further programme details, a full course brochure and unit learning outcomes please visit http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/supporting-adults-programme £275.00 (no VAT on this item) next course Sept/Oct 2013(Duration: 30 hours over 5 weeks) |
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Structured, Cumulative Multisensory Tuition for Learners with Dyslexia (Online)
Dyslexia Action For full programme details including a brochure and unit learning outcomes please visit http://dyslexiaaction.org.uk/cpd-programme £275.00 (no VAT on this item) next course Sept/Oct 2013(Duration: 30 hours over 5 weeks) |
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Whole School Development of Collaborative Learning at KS1 and 2.
Collaborative Learning Project Many individual teachers use and tweak our free web resources. This workshop will kickstart whole school development of collaborative activities in every subject. £120.00 (no VAT on this item)£108.00 (no VAT on this item) for members of subject professional associations £200.00 (no VAT on this item) for two participants from same school (Duration: Whole day 24th June 2013) |
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Narrowing the Gap: Collaborative Learning for Early Years/Foundation Stage
Collaborative Learning Project Our free web resources are used extensively and enthusiastically by teachers. This workshop will provide guidance and advice for a team approach on planning to embed collaborative work and improve the quality of sustained shared thinking. £120.00 (no VAT on this item)£108.00 (no VAT on this item) members of professional subject association £200.00 (no VAT on this item) for two participants (Duration: 1 day) |
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