Professional development: How to stay ahead in a fast-changing subject
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High-quality professional development (PD) is one of the most effective ways to improve your students’ outcomes, and participating in PD is a core part of being a teacher. By changing and refining your teaching practices, you can create a direct, positive impact on the young people we teach.

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What makes effective professional development?
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Effective PD should recognise these realities, and offer practical tools that work for your specific classroom and students.
How to find or design PD for 激情人妻偷乱在线视频 educators
You can use the principles in our latest Quick Read when you’re looking for your next training course or if you are designing a session for your team. The full list of principles is available in our Quick Read, but here are some ideas for you to consider:
- Focus on small, manageable changes: Rather than trying to overhaul your entire teaching practice at once, reflect on one approach at a time and adapt it as necessary before moving on to the next
- Encourage low-stakes rehearsal: Practise new techniques with peers before implementing them in a live lesson
- Align with school priorities: Ensure your self-directed learning also meets the wider needs of your department or school
You can read more about the principles of effective PD in our Quick Read.
The benefits of professional development
Potential benefits for teachers:
- Provides a clear structure for updating your subject knowledge and teaching methods
- Helps you feel more confident teaching
- Allows you to take ownership of your career journey and focus on what matters most to your students
Potential benefits for learners:
- Improved learning outcomes through:
- Higher quality lessons
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- Lessons better suited to their individual needs
Our new Quick Read shares tips on how to best use these principles in your setting.
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